Children’s Museum hosts educational family fun, open STEAMlab hours
Fun and learning come standard at the Children’s Museum of Bozeman, and the winter event calendar is bursting with activities for area youth. Here’s a look at some of the upcoming happenings.
First up is another FREE Friday Night on February 8th from 5–8pm. The public is invited to enjoy the museum’s exhibits free of charge during this monthly event. Pizza will be available for $1 per slice, courtesy of Tarantino’s Pizzeria. Bring the whole family down for some educational fun! This event is held the second Friday of every month.
Celebrate International Women in Science Day on Saturday, February 9th with the next Women in STEM event from 11am–noon. Join local women scientists and engineers as they share experiments, activities and more to teach all about their respective fields of study. This event is included with museum membership or admission.
The museum’s newest program, Preschool Performers, opens the following week on February 11th from 10:30–11:30am. On the second Monday of each month, this event welcomes a local performing artist or musical group to CMB to share their talents, skills, and the science behind their music or art. These events are included with museum membership or admission.
Stop by for the next Family Science Day: Simple Machines on Monday, February 18th from 10am–noon. Build, make and experiment using pulleys, levers, wedges and more as you explore simple machines and concepts of physics. These regular events are included with museum membership or admission.
Also at the Children’s Museum… Open STEAMlab Hours with events recurring weekly. Connect with Bozeman’s community of youth makers. All available tools will be at your disposal with Arduinos, Raspberry Pis, 3D printers, and more – plus, a resident expert on-hand to help out. Open lab hours take place Mondays from 3–5pm, Tuesdays from 4–7pm, and Fridays from 10am–noon.
The innovative STEAMlab program offers personally relevant project-based learning opportunities to kids with the aim of bolstering interest and expertise in 21st century skills. Come enjoy the STEAMlab as part of your museum experience. Included with membership or admission.
Located at 202 S Willson Ave., the Children’s Museum offers hands-on exhibits, science camps, after-school activities, and educational programs throughout the year. Because children make profound meaning from direct experience, CMB programs facilitate pathways for hands-on exploratory play. Visit www.cmbozeman.org for further details, membership information, and registration for upcoming events. Be sure to follow the Children’s Museum on Facebook and Instagram for the most up-to-date info. •
