Come place small dots of paint on a piece of paper. Use a flat surface (squeegee) to scrape the paint in one direction. Do this repeatedly until you like your abstract creation! We will think about color placement and color theory! Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00. No need to preregister. Program included with membership […]

To help the goal of Invasive Species Awareness Week, we’ll be tracking down these critters and plants that are hurting the locals, and use what we find in a board game that you’ll help design and test! Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00. No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

String together foraged and collected dandelions.  Watch and observe them transform.  What changes do you notice? Color? Shape? Program runs at 11:00 and 2:0 No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

June gets more sunlight than any other month of the year, so let’s put all that energy to use and make some Solar Ovens! We’ll learn about solar-thermal energy, why your home’s paint color matters, and walk away with some delicious no-fire S’mores! No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

Let's upcycle all our leftover crayons. Use pieces of crayons to create a composition on your paper. Use a hairdryer to melt your crayon chunks onto the paper to make a swirling design. Will you create something abstract? Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00. No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

To highlight World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, we’re learning what they mean, what the US Dust Bowl was, and experimenting with potted plants, dry soil, and powerful, hot winds! Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00. No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.  

Dinner, Live Music, Cash bar, and Ballroom Dancing with instruction- for those interested (and plenty to do if you're not.) Presentation on the expansion by the project architect. Silent Auction. Cocktail attire. $100 per person and all proceeds support the second floor expansion project. Event held at Eben Holden Hall on the St. Lawrence University […]

Use cereal boxes to create an extravagant crown for the king of your castle! Happy Father's Day! Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00. No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

Celebrate the end of the school year with NCCM!  This free community event will be held in Garner Park (along the river near the museum).  Get off the bus on the last day of school and come party with us!  

Aquatic insects are an amazingly diverse group of animals and are helpful indicators of an ecosystems health. Come and see live insects and learn all about them. No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.  

Let's paint outdoors on a large clear canvas. We will string up a shower curtain and paint it with brushes. We will use both sides and even clean it off for extra painting opportunities. Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00. No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

Did you know that 98% of American bee species live alone, without a hive? To help protect them, we’ll explore the process of pollination by bumbling through some kid-sized flowers, planting some of our own, and making some natural AirBee&Bees to attract and house pollinators at home! Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00. No need […]