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A space to see, share and make art together. The Community Gallery is a space where you can see and learn more about art.

We’re a National Medal Winner!

May 9, 2019

The Museum is a winner of the 2019 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation's highest honor given to museums and libraries.

Read + Create: Growing Together Garden

February 15, 2022

Read "The Day You Begin" by Jacqueline Woodson and illustrated by Rafael López, and create your own flower garden inspired by the story!

Read + Create: Collage Adventure Story

May 3, 2022

Read "Milo Imagines the World" by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson, and create a collage of an adventure with your little one.

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Guest Post: Reflecting on Mass Creativity Workshops

June 20, 2016

*** The children didn't know when the workshop began that we would soon become one of their fondest memories.  I can still see their wide eyes filled with curiosity as we began to unload the truck.  Questions like, "What are you building?" or "How can I help?" were starting to be asked.  Even after the activities ended and we wrapped up...

DIY: Homemade Ice Cream In a Bag

July 13, 2020

Grab a sandwich bag and create some ice cream! Make your own delicious homemade ice cream using ice, salt, vanilla and sugar in this DIY guide!

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Toddler Time at Home: Coffee Filter Butterflies

September 10, 2020

For this week's Toddler Time at Home, we're learning how to make butterflies out of coffee filters and clothespins with our little ones!

Toddler Time at Home: Summer Splash Sensory Bins

July 15, 2021

Engage your little ones in a sensory bin activity inspired by summer in this week's Toddler Time at Home!

Bean Sprouts Opening Soon!

April 25, 2017

The New Children’s Museum is excited to be welcoming Bean Sprouts café to serve up nutritious and delicious meals to our Museum visitors. Bean Sprouts is a nationally recognized café concept that offers a playful…