For Children and Families

Many programs are free with membership or museum admission. Some programs require pre-registration and a fee is charged. Need-based scholarships are available.

Science Story Time

Meet a museum educator for a shared Science story, and then a related hands-on activity.
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Science story time held outside in the Montshire Pavilion

Family Nature Walk

Walk together on gentle trails to connect with nature and bask in the benefits of the Healing Forest.
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Visitors walk with a Montshire educator outside on a trail

Playgroup

Connect with other families with young children at indoor or outdoor locations to have some fun and build our community.
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A baby pushes up on a wooden table covered in wooden blocks and manipulatives, while an adult reclines in the background on a couch

Spooky Science

A (not so scary) Halloween event especially for families with children through age 12. Enjoy a night at the Montshire with tricked-out exhibits, hands-on spooky stations, all in costume!
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Cardboard Costumes

Come create your own cardboard costume for Halloween, cosplay, or our very own Spooky Science during this two-day extravaganza.
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Sensory Friendly Hours

Sensory Friendly Hours are a time for a quieter and less-crowded visit to the Montshire.
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Funtastic Family Event Series

Montshire experiences that extend science engagement through interactive, exploratory, and investigative experiences especially designed for families and friends to discover together.
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A child in a snail costume at Spooky Science turns a handle on a ball machine

Montshire at Home – Online Resources

Explore a collection of science activities, how-to videos, and projects you can try at home.
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Montshire eductator pointing at a specimen while seated at a desk with a Montshire logo behind.