Invention Convention Is TOMORROW! Join us for Kaleideum Invention Convention, the regional competition that allows students to successfully engage in problem-solving and design thinking. On Saturday, April 30, from 10:30 am-2:30 pm, students will display and present their inventions to judges and their peers. CLICK HERE for more information about the Kaleideum Invention Convention.

NSYNC Is This Weekend's Featured Artist! It's gonna be May, and in honor of the Justin Timberlake meme, we're bringing out NSYNC for our Featured Artist Laser Special this weekend! Laser Specials are $2 for members and $3 for non-members. You can come at Noon and/or 4 pm on Saturday and 4 pm on Sunday. The Laser Special schedule for May is:  April 30 and May 1: ‘NSYNC 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.

Kids Love Making a MESS! 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. 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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SIGN YOUR PRESCHOOLER UP FOR LITTLE INNOVATORS! 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. REGISTER!

Summer Camps are selling fast ... Don't miss out on your favorite camp! Kaleideum is offering a wide range of camps this summer at both Kaleideum Downtown and Kaleideum North. Register for Spring and Summer Camp Kaleideum by clicking the button below or download the Camp Kaleideum Summer 2022 guide and registration form. Questions? Email scheduling@kaleideum.org.

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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? 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

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.

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!