MESStival Is a Little Over a Week Away! 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 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. BUY TICKETS

SPRING THINGS! 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. REGISTER!

Britney Spears Is This Weekend's Featured Artist! Oops, we did it again ... Brney Spears is this weekend's Featured Artist Laser Special! $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 the rest of May is:  May 14 and 15: Britney Spears 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.

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!

Lunar Eclipse Observation Sunday Night On Sunday evening, the sun, Earth and moon will begin to align to create a total lunar eclipse. This weekend's event will be the first total lunar eclipse visible from the entire contiguous U.S. since January 21, 2019. You can see it at Kaleideum North! Visit the Kaleideum North parking lot the evening of Sunday, May 15, for a free Lunar Eclipse Observation.

Camp Kaleideum Is ALMOST SOLD OUT! Camp Kaleideum is close to being sold out. 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.

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KALEIDEUM INTRODUCES A LASER EXTRAVAGANZA SERIES FOR SUMMER!

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GET READY FOR 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: 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. BUY A MEMBERSHIP

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!