Technology: it’s not just about computers! Come and learn about the most ancient forms of technology--tools that helped past people survive and thrive. These tools are made of materials found in nature. Stone that could be shaped into arrowheads, spear points or knives. Sticks rubbed together to make fire. Clay from a riverbank that could […]

On Saturday, October 21st, 2017, at 10 AM, there will be a Family Halloween Run Fundraiser for the North Country Children's Museum. The distance is 1.5 miles. The fun run will begin at the museum's home, the Red Barn at 10 Raymond Street in Potsdam, and cover a portion of the Munter Trails. Participants are […]

Come and learn about the culture of Bangladesh a country located in Southeast Asia. Children will be introduced to instruments, the context of Indian music, participate in Bangladeshi dance, and taste traditional food. They will listen to songs and watch videos on the culture. Children will also learn about saris, a traditional garment worn by […]

Kids will explore the geology of the Adirondacks learning about the common rocks, how they were formed, and how to identify them. Dr. Will Rivers will lead the exploration of the geology of the area. Dr. Ron Tavernier will examine the different ways that animals have evolved to survive Adirondack winters. Kids will explore hibernation, […]

Bring your little ones to our fall workshop and celebrate "Harvest Time". Come and build an apple tree, dig potatoes, and make Indian corn shakers. Other activities include books about harvest time, educational puzzles, and little farm animals to play with. Children may also make turkey crafts to take home for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. […]

What are our senses? Why are they important? What parts of our brain 'make sense' of sensory information? Come learn the answers to these and other questions with fun and interactive activities with St. Lawrence University Neuroscientist Ana Estevez.

Ask a poet, any poet! We wager our words, veer our verbs, and tackle turmoil! In this program, kids work with local poet and musician, St.Pierre, and learn the basics of stanzas and wordplay through a North Country lens. We’re tapping into our noggins here, folks! Pulling inspiration from our homes, families, and the great […]

Holiday Shopping and Sampling at Maple Run Emporium in Potsdam on Friday, December 1st from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Come celebrate the holiday season and support the museum! Admission is $15 per person with all proceeds donated to NCCM. Enjoy live music with Crane faculty Marsha Baxter, watch artist-in-residence, wood-turner Jan Close at work, […]

Learn how to be a radio personality! In this hands-on workshop in NCPR's studios, children will learn how to interview each other with microphones and recorders, and will help edit their work into a radio story. Workshop led by the NCPR news and production team. Taught by David Sommerstein.

A working electronic piano made out of bananas? A functioning drum set created with Play-Doh? Turning your body into a guitar? In this hands-on workshop, children will learn how to design and play electronic musical instruments with everyday devices. Taught by Jerod Sommerfeldt & Emmett J O'Leary from the Crane School of Music.