Kaleideum is holding a MESStival: a messy festival combining art, science, and the music of Big Bang Boom.
Starting at Noon on Saturday, May 21, at Kaleideum North, families will immerse themselves in goo, gunk, and grit to create art and explore science. The best part is parents and caregivers don’t have to clean up. Kids can do all the fun things that they are not allowed to do at home!
From mud painting and oobleck pools to confetti cannons and foot painting, there will be plenty of ooey, gooey, slimy messes to dive into. Local artists will also be on hand to help guests create collaborative works of art using various media and techniques.
Bring a towel! Kaleideum will provide hoses to clean up outside. The day will finish up with music. At 3 pm, Big Bang Boom — a high energy kindie rock band that plays everything from covers with a twist to funky original rock music — will put on a concert in the Outdoor Science Park amphitheater. Check out their video below.
Don't miss the MESS. Save $3 per person on tickets when you buy ahead of time online! MESStival is free when you buy a membership.
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SPRING THNGS! AN EXCEPTIONAL NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM |
FRIDAY, MAY 27
5-8 PM
Exceptional Night at the Museum is a series of exclusive events during which children and adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities — along with their families and caregivers — can enjoy the wonders of Kaleideum. Exceptional Night events offer inclusive and adaptive programming in a less crowded museum environment.
Our inaugural Exceptional Night event — Spring Things! — will celebrate all things spring. Guests can dig into spring-themed sensory bins, create flower and bee crafts, learn to code with Bee Bots, experience an animal encounter with stick bugs, and roll and stroll through our environmental park — until the sun sets, of course.
Members free; non-members $5; $3 Museums for All pricing is available at the Welcome Desk the evening of the event.
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Pink Floyd Is This Weekend's Featured Artist!
Come on over to the dark side of the moon with us this weekend and experience our Featured Artist Laser Special: Pink Floyd! $2 for members; $3 for non-members. Laser Specials happen on Saturdays at Noon and 4 pm, and Sundays at 4 pm.
The Laser Special schedule for May is:
- May 7 and 8: Pink Floyd
- May 21 and 22: The Beatles
- May 28 and 29: Beyonce
CLICK HERE for more information. Parental discretion is advised when choosing to attend a Laser Special.
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SIGN YOUR PRESCHOOLER UP FOR
LITTLE INNOVATORS!
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Little learners get a head full of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) with interdisciplinary and hands-on learning. Designed for curious preschoolers, these playful activities focus on themed materials and then expand outward with storytelling, project-based learning, science, discovery, artifact viewing and classroom exploration.
Little Innovators occurs every second Saturday. $5 per member; $8 per non-member. (Ticket includes one adult with one pre-K innovator; adult must attend with child.) Museum admission is not included.
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There's Only a Few Spots Left! |
Don't miss out on the fun ...
Kaleideum is offering a wide range of camps this summer at both Kaleideum Downtown and Kaleideum North.
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GET READY FOR SUMMER WITH A
KALEIDEUM MEMBERSHIP!
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There are exciting things happening at Kaleideum as we prepare for our move to brand-new building in the fall of 2023. Buy your membership today to be a part of our community and experience all the wonder, curiosity, and lifelong learning that comes along with your Kaleideum membership. Don't forget that your membership provides you with free regular admission and discounts on events, birthday parties, summer camp, and day camps throughout the year. In addition, a Family Membership gives you free and discounted membership to science centers and children's museums worldwide!
It's easy to renew your membership one of these three ways:
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Complete the online membership form.
- Call Kaleideum North at (336) 767-6730, ext. 1000, and by a membership over the phone.
- Buy a membership with any of our Welcome Desk employees during your next museum visit.
If you have any questions, contact Teresa Dean at (336) 767-6730, ext 100, or tdean@kaleideum.org.
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Tuesday, May 10, is the last Homeschool/Small Group Program of the year!
Kaleideum’s Homeschool/Small Group Programs are planned programs that occur monthly for homeschoolers and small groups of 10 or fewer students during the school year. Pre-registration is required.
What is the Cost of a Home School Program?
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Each program is $5.50 per student in addition to the museum admission cost.
What Is the Home School Museum Admission Cost?
- $4 per child for school-age children (grades K-12) living within Forsyth County
- $6 per child for school-age children (grades K-12) living outside Forsyth County.
- One parent is free; second parent is $6.
What is the total cost if I want to sign my child up for a Home School Program?
- A Forsyth County school-age child who does a program would have a total cost of $9.50.
- An out-of-county school age child who does a program would have a total cost of $11.50.
PLEASE NOTE:
- The home school admission prices are in effect on any day that Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools are in session.
- Proper home school identification is required.
- On Saturdays, summer months, school holidays, snow days, and teacher work days, regular admission rates apply.
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GUEST ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS |
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Kaleideum educators are out on the floor interacting with guests throughout the week. These programs are free with paid admission/membership.
Curiosity Cart
Wednesdays and Fridays at Kaleideum North
10:30 am
Learn a new craft, see something cool from our collection, hear a story, and more. You never know what exciting adventure will accompany the Curiosity Cart.
Animal Encounter
Wednesdays and Fridays at Kaleideum North
11:30 am
Meet one of Kaleideum North's resident animals up close. Learn more about its behavior, adaptations, care, and handling from our animal care staff.
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Prism Experience
Tuesdays and Thursdays at Kaleideum North
11:30 am
Explore a hands-on innovation activity that focuses on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) in creative ways. Prism is an engineering and innovation initiative sponsored by the L. David Mounts Foundation.
Science Live!
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at Kaleideum North
1-3 pm
Explore science concepts with our Science Live programs! Our staff and volunteers will engage in demonstrations and hands-on programming that will make even the most complex topics accessible. Visitors will learn about meteorology, physics, astronomy, and more!
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