Discover the beauty and science of rainbows! We will create our own rainbows through experiments with sunshine and art projects. Imagine with all the colors and come find your rainbow connection.
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Warm weather is here and that means it’s time to go explore outside! Discovering the amazing things happening in nature is as easy as walking out your back door. Imagine yourself as a junior naturalist during this Nature Play and we will help guide you in taking a closer look at the great outdoors. Create your Backyard Naturalist Badge and stay inspired by the outdoors all summer!
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We are starting our NaturePlay season off with a bloom! Join The Iowa Children’s Museum to discover more about our pollinating pals, why they are important, and how we can help them. Explore the ways that bees communicate and create a safe place for pollinators to land. Learn what all the Buzz is about at NaturePlay!
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Reptiles have been around for millions of years and studying them is like taking a trip back in time. Whether scaly, shelled, four feet or no feet, reptiles have many differences but are always fascinating. Come to this Nature Play – 300 million years in the making!
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RESCHEDULED TO SEPTEMBER 29 – Nature Play: All About Birds
Our feathered friends are going to head south for the winter soon, and there is no better time to learn all about them! Fly through the sky, see what they eat, and make yourself sound like one as you join us for an afternoon of feather-filled fun!
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Brownie Pottery Party: January 13, 2018 9:00-11:00 am
$14 per Brownie
Brownies will dig into some clay while learning basic techniques, making a pot and designing some jewelry. Please Note: Troops will need to return to the museum later to pick up finished projects.
Junior Musician in the Making: January 27, 2018 9:00-11:00 am
$12 per Junior
Come discover the musician inside of you. Earn your music badge while you explore different instruments, create your own instrument and use your imagination to write (and perform) a song!