Kids and Family Programs

There are so many new things to do at the Washington Pavilion this month! Join us for a variety of fun activities and demonstrations throughout our museums. The daily programs offer guests an opportunity to further engage and interact with art and science in a variety of new and different ways.

Things to do in April

Theme: Celebrate the Earth

April 4 | Free First Friday
April 5 | Tinker, Build, Create | Earth’s Surface: Changes in Landscape
April 6 | Crafternoon Sundays | Nature Mosaics
April 12 | Tinker, Build, Create | Earth’s Weather: Make a Rain Gauge
April 13 | Crafternoon Sundays | Earth’s Landscape Drawings
April 19 | Tinker, Build, Create | Earth’s Place in the Universe: Pocket Solar System
April 26 | Tinker, Build, Create | Caring for the Earth: What Can You Build From Recycled Materials?
April 27 | Crafternoon Sundays | Imagined Plants

Seasonal Workshops

Join us for fun open house format workshops in which families can purchase a seasonally themed activity box to enjoy together while exploring our museums!

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Visual Arts Center Gallery Activities

Symphōnía | Jerstad Gallery | Tessellation Puzzles

Heartland Horizons | Bates Trimble Gallery | Conversation Starter

Digital Daydreams | Egger Gallery | Conversation Starter

Just Having Pie: A Retrospective by John Henry Peters | Everist Gallery | Conversation Starter

A Storied Life: Artwork By Phyllis Jorgenson | University Gallery

Daily Activities

Science on Wheels

These traveling carts allow you to experience science up-close, in a hands-on setting and led by our trained staff. Look for Science on Wheels throughout the museum during your visit.

Tech Tuesday

Come explore what happens when creativity and technology collide! A different activity is available often, facilitated by our Education staff. Select Tuesdays from 2:30-4 p.m. in the Jack’s Imagination Lab.

Crafternoon

Sunday afternoons are a great time to get crafty and try something new! A different, self-guided craft project is available each week. Share your completed project on social media with the hashtag #wpcrafternoon. Sundays from 12-5 p.m. in the Children’s Studio.

Tinker Build Create

A little bit of art, a little bit of engineering and a whole lot of fun! A different, self-guided project is available every Saturday. Share your completed project on social media with the hashtag #wptbc. Saturdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Jacks Imagination Lab

Members Enjoy Free, Year-round Museum Access

If you aren’t yet a member of the Washington Pavilion, now is the perfect time to join! Enjoy free, year-round museum access along with other amazing benefits. Visit our membership page to learn more and join today!