The SUNY Potsdam Theater Department will be leading children in an interactive experience in conjunction with their upcoming children's theater performance "You and me and the space between". The play uses creative storytelling, original music, digital projections, and live drawing to tell an important story about environmental issues. "The island is sinking. The adults are […]

Clarkson University Department of Physical Therapy students will be running a health activity station at the Children’s Museum the weekends of March 25 & 26 (10am-1pm) and April 1 (1pm-4pm) & April 2 between 10am-1pm. Come by the Kids’ Co-op Exhibit for healthy eating games in March and smoothie making in April!

Clarkson University Department of Physical Therapy students will be running a health activity station at the Children’s Museum the weekends of March 25 & 26 (10am-1pm) and April 1 (1pm-4pm) & April 2 between 10am-1pm. Come by the Kids’ Co-op Exhibit for healthy eating games in March and smoothie making in April!

Shave colored chalks into a bucket of water. swirl the colored powders around and watch them dance on the water's surface. Place a piece of paper overtop of your marbled chalk powder to create a gorgeous chalk print from the water's surface! No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

Does your heart melt when you see cute animals? In honor of National Zoo Lover’s Day, we’re going to make a backup heart for when your heart bursts from joy! Come learn how your heart works, and see how your body changes when you see cute animals! Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00. No need […]

Immerse your senses in our STEAM Art, Music and Machines camp. Tinker with musical Rube Goldberg machines, use power tools to create works of art, create a painting using everyday machines (e.g. bicycle), invent new ways to utilize simple machines in artistic expression and learn about contemporary artists who are discovering new and exciting ways […]

Immerse your senses in our STEAM Art, Music and Machines camp. Tinker with musical Rube Goldberg machines, use power tools to create works of art, create a painting using everyday machines (e.g. bicycle), invent new ways to utilize simple machines in artistic expression and learn about contemporary artists who are discovering new and exciting ways […]

Immerse your senses in our STEAM Art, Music and Machines camp. Tinker with musical Rube Goldberg machines, use power tools to create works of art, create a painting using everyday machines (e.g. bicycle), invent new ways to utilize simple machines in artistic expression and learn about contemporary artists who are discovering new and exciting ways […]

Immerse your senses in our STEAM Art, Music and Machines camp. Tinker with musical Rube Goldberg machines, use power tools to create works of art, create a painting using everyday machines (e.g. bicycle), invent new ways to utilize simple machines in artistic expression and learn about contemporary artists who are discovering new and exciting ways […]

Immerse your senses in our STEAM Art, Music and Machines camp. Tinker with musical Rube Goldberg machines, use power tools to create works of art, create a painting using everyday machines (e.g. bicycle), invent new ways to utilize simple machines in artistic expression and learn about contemporary artists who are discovering new and exciting ways […]

How do ships float, and how do they sink? In honor of National Titanic Remembrance Day, we’ll explore the science of buoyancy and displacement, and you’ll test your own ships to see what sinks or swims! Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00. No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

Come make your own balloon using recycled foil table clothes, plastics and clear tape. We will explore the use of patterns and turning 2D shapes into 3D shapes. You can use a pattern or design your own. Also on view are select SUNY Potsdam student inflatable sculptures. No need to preregister. Program included with membership […]

In honor of Earth Day, we’ll watch the effects of burning fuel in real time, and learn about carbon footprints by making our own! Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00. No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

Create your own tiny fairy house using natural objects. Collect some nature on your way to the museum to incorporate into your unique fairy home. Celebrate spring and place your fairy house outside for a fairy to live in. Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00. No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission. […]

What kinds of solar systems exist in the universe? Gas giants, balls of lava, water worlds, ringed moons, diamond asteroids - if you can imagine it, let’s make it! No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

I scream, you scream for ice cream colored paintings! Mix up some DIY Puffy Paint, add your color (flavor) and use cardboard for your cone! These will dry and remain puffy. They look like real ice cream, but don't lick it! Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00 No need to preregister. Program included with membership […]