Throwback to the '90s!
Lasers and Libations: July 9, 6-9:30 pm
Light up the night with Kaleideum's second Adult Laser Extravaganza! Play Laser Tag in the museum, have a 90s=themed snack, taste libations from Broad Branch Distillery, and check out some the 90s favorite entertainers with two hour-long laser shows!

  • 7 pm: Brittney Spears and Christina Aguilera
  • 8:30 pm: Backstreet Boys and 'NSYNC


Tickets give you access to the museum, laser shows and the snack buffet. Broad Branch Distillery will have a cash bar at the event. Tickets to play a 20-minute Laser Tag by Sabertooth Taggers are sold separately. Each session costs an additional $12 and holds up to 10 people. A link will be sent to you after you register to sign up for a session.
 
Advanced registration preferred. Tickets will be available at the door.
 
Adult members $8; Adult non-members $13
Adult members with Laser Tag $20; Adult non-member with Laser Tag $25 
 
Laser Tag Sessions will be sent in separate email. There will be a limit of 10 people per session:
 
  • Session 1: 6:30 to 6:50 pm
  • Session 2: 7 to 7:20 pm
  • Session 3: 7:30 to 7:50 pm
  • Session 4: 8 to 8:20pm
  • Session 5: 8:30 to 8:50pm
  • Session 6: 9 to 9:20 pm 

Let's Grow! Terrarium Workshop Is THIS SATURDAY
Get your hands dirty this Saturday designing your own moss terrarium with miniatures and a succulent. You’ll have everything you need in this all-inclusive workshop — from the plants to the jars to the decor that makes your terrarium shine.

Join us from Noon to 2 pm at Kaleideum North. $10 per member; $15 per non-member.

Museums admission is not included.
LITTLE INNOVATORS: METAL MAKERS
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.

July's theme is: Metal Makers!

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.
Backstreet Boys Is This Weekend's Featured Artist

Check out the Featured Artists for June Laser Specials. $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 June is:
  • June 25 and 26: Backstreet Boys

CLICK HERE for more information. Parental discretion is advised when choosing to attend a Laser Special.
Summer Hours at Kaleideum
Both Kaleideum North and Kaleideum Downtown will be open seven days a week this summer! Summer hours start Monday, June 6, at both locations.

Summer hours are:

Monday-Friday: 10 am-5 pm
Saturday: 10 am-5 pm
Sunday: 1-5 pm

At Kaleideum Downtown, summer hours end on Friday, August 19. Kaleideum Downtown will then be closed from Saturday, August 20, through Friday, September 2. Kaleideum Downtown will reopen for weekends on Saturday, September 3.

At Kaleideum North, summer hours end on Labor Day, Monday, September 5.
VISIT FOR FREE THIS SUMMER WITH A
KALEIDEUM MEMBERSHIP!
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:

  1. Complete the online membership form. 
  2. Call Kaleideum North at (336) 767-6730, ext. 1000, and by a membership over the phone.
  3. 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 1000, or tdean@kaleideum.org.
Do You Need a Spot at Camp Kaleideum?
Camp Kaleideum has begun at both Kaleideum North and Kaleideum Downtown. If you are interested in a particular camp week, please check the website to make sure there are still spots available.

Please Note: Only camps with availability will be visible on the website.Please email scheduling@kaleideum.org to be placed on the waiting list.

Questions? Email scheduling@kaleideum.org.
GUEST ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS
Kaleideum educators are out on the floor interacting with guests throughout the week. These programs are free with paid admission/membership.

Storytime

Tuesdays at Kaleideum North
11:00 am

Our littlest learners are invited to gather in the Theatre for a special book of the day.

Curiosity Cart

Wednesdays and Fridays at Kaleideum North and Kaleideum Downtown
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

Thursdays at Kaleideum North
10:30 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!