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Meet the Paleontologist
 Dinosphere
Daily, 10 a.m.–noon
Learn about dinosaur fossils from one of our resident paleontologists.
Boat Building
ScienceWorks
Daily, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Explore principles of flotation.
Create a boat using common items.
Finger Plays
Playscape
Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Favorite finger play stories and songs
come to life with the use of finger puppets.
Story in a Can
Playscape
Daily, 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Listen to a special story in our story room.
Sketch the Unknown
Dragons Unearthed
Daily, 11 a.m.
Big Dino Fun!
Dinosphere®
See gallery for times
Join us in the Late Cretaceous Period as we become part of a duckbill herd, go on a fossil hunt or have a conversation with an extinct T. rex!
Biotechnology Learning Center
ScienceWorks
See gallery for times and topics
Learn about biotechnology in special lab sessions designed for family groups and children ages 10 and up.
Anne, Ruby and Ryan's Stories
The Power of Children
See gallery for times
Experience the stories of Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, and Ryan White through live theatrical performances.
Due to the serious subject matter, all Power of Children performances are recommended for children ages 8 and up.
Rhyme Time
Playscape
Wednesdays; 11:30 a.m.
Join a special character for favorite preschool rhymes.
ScienceWorks
Daily, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., 2–4 p.m.
Become a CSI—Curious Scientific Investigator. Family teams use interactive technology to investigate and solve mysteries about dinosaurs, biotech, health, and mysterious stains. SciencePort activities and programs range in design for ages 5 and up. Check the gallery sign for details and
program times. Visit childrensmuseum.org/scienceport or
SciencePort headquarters in ScienceWorks.
Play-A-Part: Sebou
Take Me There: Egypt
Tuesday–Friday 2 p.m.
 Saturday noon, 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Experience the sebou, an Egyptian celebration for welcoming a newborn baby. Free tickets are required and are available in the gallery.
Rock Climbing
ScienceWorks
Saturdays, Sundays
Free tickets (required to climb) are available in ScienceWorks on a first-come, first-served basis. Morning climb tickets are available at 10 a.m.; afternoon climb tickets are available at 12:30 p.m. For children ages 6 to 12, with one parent or guardian to handle the ropes for every two children. |
Modern Rock Saturday
Sept. 4, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Celebrate the music of today with a live concert with Jennie DeVoe. Enjoy hands on activities, interactive programs, and performances.
International Talk Like
A Pirate Day
Saturday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Arrrr! Learn to speak like a pirate and enjoy special activities highlighting swashbucklin' pirates o' old.
Polar Bears to Penguins
Opening Day
Saturday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Travel from one end of the earth to the other investigating polar geography, wildlife, and exploration techniques with hands-on activities and science presentations.
Chemistry Day
Saturday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Find out what makes chemistry so cool with demonstrations, hands-on activities, and displays.
Yule Slide
Nov. 26, 2010–Jan. 9, 2011,
10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
You must be in line by 4:45 p.m. to rise down the Yule Slide!
Santa's Big Arrival
Nov. 26, 8:30–10 a.m.
 30% in Museum Store from 8:30–10 a.m.
Jolly Days and activities open early.
Enjoy face painting and magician performances.
The rest of the museum and its galleries
open at 10 a.m.
Skeletown
Oct. 16–31
Don't miss The Children's Museum Guild's
47th annual Haunted House! |
IPL's Lights-On Hours
Recommended for younger children
who scare easily. |
Tuesdays–Saturdays:
Tuesdays:
Sundays (except 10/31):
Halloween Sunday 10/31: |
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
3:30–9 p.m.
11 a.m.–5 p.m.
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
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Frightening Hours
Recommended for older children
who dare to be scared. |
Wednesdays, Thursdays:
Fridays:
Saturdays:
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3:30–9 p.m.
3:30–9:30 p.m.
3:30–9:30 p.m. |
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Photos with Santa!
Special Exhibit 2
Nov. 26–28, 30;
Dec. 1–5, 7–12, 14–23, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Dec. 24, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Come see Santa and get your picture taken to preserve your holiday season memory.
Photo packages start at $10
Countdown to Noon
Friday, Dec. 31, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Celebrate the final day of 2010 with activities, music, and a Water Clock countdown to noon that will allow families to experience the excitement of a countdown at a reasonable hour for the youngsters!
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Worldwide Day of Play
Saturday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Get up off your couch and come play with us!
Indoor Fitness
Saturday, Nov. 13,
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Join us for an indoor fitness extravaganza! Celebrate healthy choices and active play with special performances and activities. |
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Free admission for all from 4 to 8 p.m.
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Star Wars Thursday, Sept. 2
Fall Festival Thursday, Oct. 7
Making a Difference Thursday, Nov. 4
Polar Bears to Penguins Thursday, Dec. 2 |
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