Eggcellent Adventure with 4-H Purdue Extension
Join us for an Eggcellent Adventure as we learn about the different parts of an egg, observe the developmental stages of an embryo, and learn how to care for baby chicks after they hatch!! This 4 week educational program begins on Tuesday, March 11 from 11am- 1pm. Each week will include a lesson and activities provided by a 4-H Youth Extension Educator as well as time to explore the museum exhibits. This program is included with museum admission or free for Muncie Children’s Museum Members. Registration is required to participate and limited spots are available. Scan the QR Code or click HERE to register.
Spring Break @ Muncie Children’s Museum
Are you looking for something fun to do with your family this Spring Break? Join us for an exciting week of activities as we explore our creative side! Children will have the opportunity to assist in the making of a hanging art piece to be displayed at the Muncie Children’s Museum, enjoy a hands-on (and tasty) activity as they learn about color theory, and participate in a mural scavenger hunt!
Spring Break activities will be offered in two sessions:
March 26-28 and April 2-4
Wednesday (March 26 or April 2):
Stop in anytime during regular hours to shape modeling clay and leave it to dry overnight. You will be given a voucher to return on Thursday for free if you are not a MCM member.
Thursday (March 27 or April 3):
Return anytime during regular hours to paint your clay shape. You can also come on Sunday if you are not available on Thursday.
Friday (March 28 or April 4):
Color Theory– Join us at 11am, 1pm or 3pm as we learn about the practice of mixing primary colors to create secondary and tertiary colors using frosting and graham cracker.
Mural Scavenger Hunt– Participate in a scavenger hunt offered every hour as we recognize the new MCM mural, “A Beautiful Community” painted by local artist, Carol L. Daugherty, with over 30 “hidden images” within that reference items found throughout the museum.
March 12: Easter Egg Hunt
Hop on over to the Muncie Children’s Museum for an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12th from 6-8pm! Join us for an evening of fun-filled activities including an indoor egg hunt, a chance to meet the Easter Bunny, crafts, snacks and prizes. Child admission is $10 each for members, $15 each for non-members, and $5 each for Access for All. Accompanying adults are free. Registration is required and space is limited. Scan the QR code or click HERE to register today.
April 19: Museum Fun for Everyone
Join us for Museum Fun for Everyone! Admission to the Muncie Children’s Museum is FREE to all guests on Saturday, April 19, from 10am to 5pm thanks to our free day sponsor, Behavior Associates of Indiana, in honor of Autism Awareness Month! Come explore the museum exhibits for a fun, family-friendly day at MCM
Become a Sponsor!
Interested in how you or your company can sponsor a Free Community Event to allow everyone to visit the Muncie Children’s Museum? Please contact Kira Childers, Interim Director of Development at 765-286-1660, ext. 13 or kchilders@munciemuseum.com
