Family Science, sudsy adult STEAM night & more at Children’s Museum
The Children’s Museum of Bozeman (CMB) will host Family Science Day: Crazy for Catapults! on Monday, January 22nd from 10am–noon. School’s out and there’s plenty of fun to be had with STEM activities! Join in for a hands-on morning of STEM science. Great for all ages, free with admission. Plus, extended open STEAMlab hours from 10am–noon and 3–5pm.
An adults-only STEAM & Suds follows Thursday, January 25th from 7–9pm. Ever wanted to design on a 3D printer? How about putting a robot to use? Now’s your chance! Join CMB’s resident tech expert to create and play in the lab. This event is $10 and only for those 21+. Registration required.
Looking ahead, the next FREE Friday Night is set for February 9th 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 a slice, courtesy of Tarantino’s Pizzeria. Bring the whole family down to warm up with some educational fun! This event is held the second Friday of every month.
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. Drop off kids grades 6–12 on Mondays from 3–5pm, Tuesdays from 4–7pm, and Fridays from 10am–noon through the school year.
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.
The Children’s Museum of Bozeman is a lean organization, and more than 85% of money earned or raised is used to directly fund its programs, exhibits and services. The Museum is committed to reaching as many children as possible with high-quality educational enrichment activities — and your support is vital to that mission. Join the CMB family! Call (406) 522-9087 or visit www.cmbozeman.org for further information. You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram for the most up-to-date info.
Located at 202 S Willson Ave., the Children’s Museum offers hands-on exhibits, summer science camps, after-school activities, and educational programs throughout the year. Because children make profound meaning from direct experience, Children’s Museum programs facilitate pathways for hands-on exploratory play. •
