Hands on House Children's Museum

Enjoy extra fun and learning during our drop-in programs! Enjoy art, nature, active play, and having fun. All activities are held outdoors in our backyard. All programs are designed for adults and children to experience together. Drop in anytime during the scheduled time. No pre-registration is required. Please note: these outdoor programs may be cancelled due to weather.

Ages: 2-10 years with adult
Cost: Free with regular admission to Hands-on House

Shimmer & Shine Spread your wings and fly on over to explore our garden that is aflutter with butterfly art.
Thursday, June 18: 2pm-4pm Monday, July 6: 2pm-4m Saturday, July 11: 2pm-4pm Tuesday, July 21: 2pm-4pm Wednesday, July 22: 2pm-4pm Friday, August 7: 2pm-4pm Saturday, August 8: 2pm-4pm Monday, August 10: 2pm-4pm Friday, August 28: 5pm-7pm Saturday, August 29: 2pm-4pm
Giant-Land Fe, Fi, Fo, Fun is what you'll have in Giant-Land where HOH magic beans set the stage for art that grows on you.
Wednesday, June 10: 2pm-4pm Thursday, June 11: 2pm-4pm Friday, June 12: 5pm-7pm Wednesday, July 15: 2pm-4pm Thursday, July 16: 2pm-4pm Saturday, July 25: 2pm-4pm Sunday, July 26: 2pm-4pm Monday, July 27: 2pm-4pm Monday, August 17:2pm-4pm Tuesday, August 18: 2pm-4pm
Eight is Great Become a web watcher and get caught up in eight-legged fun as you discover the scoop on spiders.
Tuesday, June 2: 22pm-4pm Wednesday, June 3: 2pm-4pm Sunday, June 21: 2pm-4pm Monday, June 22: 2pm-4pm Friday, June 26: 5pm-7pm Friday, July 17: 2pm-4pm Tuesday, August 11: 2pm-4pm Sunday, August 23: 2pm-4pm
Backyard Safari Go on an insect safari to examine some of the creatures that call our meadow home.
Sunday, June 14: 2pm-4pm Thursday, July 2: 2pm-4pm Tuesday, July 14: 2pm-4pm Friday, July 24: 5pm-7pm Friday, July 31: 5pm-7pm Saturday, August 1: 2pm-4pm Wednesday, August 5: 2pm-4pm Wednesday, August 19: 2pm-4pm Thursday, August 20: 2pm-4pm Monday, August 24: 2pm-4pm Tuesday, August 25: 2pm-4pm
Get Up & Go You're just a hop, skip, and a jump away from a game that will give you a reason to get up and go!
Monday, June 1: 2pm-4pm Wednesday, June 17: 2pm-4pm Sunday, June 28: 2pm-4pm Friday, July 3: 5pm-7pm Tuesday, July 7: 2pm-4pm Wednesday, July 8: 2pm-4pm Saturday, July 18: 2pm-4pm Sunday, August 2: 2pm-4pm Monday, August 3: 2pm-4pm Thursday, August 27: 2pm-4pm
Blast Off All systems are go for an out of this world active adventure that's good for you.
Tuesday, June 23: 2pm-4pm Wednesday, June 24: 2pm-4pm Thursday, June 25: 2pm-4pm Sunday, July 12: 2pm-4pm Monday, July 13: 2pm-4pm Thursday, July 30: 2pm-4pm Friday, August 14: 5pm-7pm Saturday, August 22: 2pm-4pm
Sorting It Out Meet Mr. Dig and Dr. Dino as you uncover secrets from the past that have been hidden for thousands or millions of years.
Friday, June 5: 5pm-7pm Friday, June 19: 5pm-7pm Saturday, June 20: 2pm-4pm Monday, June 29: 2pm-4pm Tuesday, June 30: 2pm-4pm Thursday, August 6: 2pm-4pm Wednesday, August 12: 2pm-4pm Sunday, August 16: 2pm-4pm Friday, August 21: 2pm-4pm
Ships Ahoy Experiment with boatyard basics as you build and launch a ship.
Saturday, June 6: 2pm-4pm Monday, June 8: 2pm-4pm Thursday, July 9: 2pm-4pm Friday, July 10: 5pm-7pm Monday, July 20: 2pm-4pm Tuesday, July 28: 2pm-4pm Wednesday, July 29: 2pm-4pm Thursday, August 13: 2pm-4pm