Events Calendar (Copy)

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Everyone is welcome at Storytime Fridays, a recurring program designed to spark joy and curiosity in little ones! 

Each week, we explore early literacy skills through movement, imaginative play, and a creative craft that brings the story to life. Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers.

Cost: Free with Admission

Create your own unique “friend” each week using your very own handprint! Perfect for children ages 2 and up, this fun and creative series lets little artists bring home a new handmade friend every Friday.

Cost: Free with admission

Everyone is welcome at Storytime Fridays, a recurring program designed to spark joy and curiosity in little ones! 

Each week, we explore early literacy skills through movement, imaginative play, and a creative craft that brings the story to life. Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers.

Cost: Free with Admission

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

School Age Workshops ★

Explore a new theme each week through creative projects, cultural discoveries, and hands-on learning! Designed for school-age children, these workshops encourage curiosity, imagination, and exploration while connecting art, history, traditions, and ideas from around the world.

July themes include:

• 🇺🇸 America 250: Freedom to Celebrate
• ☀️ Summer Camp Sneak Peek Week
• 🦒 Origami & Animals Around the World
• 🎉 Celebrations Around the World
• 🦈 Ocean Life & Shark Week

Each day features a different project inspired by the week's theme, so children are welcome to attend both Tuesday and Wednesday sessions.

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm
Tween Studio (ages 9–12): 3:00pm

Cost: Free with admission

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Join us for a lively, intergenerational, interactive music session ideal for children ages 1–5. This program inspires creativity, joyful play, and social connection through the power of group rhythm-making. We’ll sing, dance, play instruments, and move to the beat together!

Cost: Free with Admission

Get creative with hands-on art designed just for preschoolers! Little artists will explore simple projects that encourage imagination, fine motor skills, and self-expression. Perfect for small hands and big ideas, this program invites children to create, play, and take home their own special masterpiece.

Ages: 2–5 years
Cost: Free with admission

School Age Art ★

Explore creativity through themed art projects inspired by cultures, celebrations, animals, and traditions from around the world! Designed for school-age children, this weekly program encourages imagination and artistic expression through hands-on art experiences.

July themes include:

• 🇺🇸 America 250: Freedom to Celebrate
• ☀️ Summer Camp Sneak Peek Week
• 🦒 Origami & Animals Around the World
• 🎉 Celebrations Around the World
• 🦈 Ocean Life & Shark Week

Each week features a different art project inspired by the theme.

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm
Tween Studio (ages 9–12): 3:00pm

Cost: Free with admission

Explore creativity through themed art projects inspired by cultures, celebrations, animals, and traditions from around the world! Designed for school-age children, this weekly program encourages imagination and artistic expression through hands-on art experiences.

July themes include:

• 🇺🇸 America 250: Freedom to Celebrate
• ☀️ Summer Camp Sneak Peek Week
• 🦒 Origami & Animals Around the World
• 🎉 Celebrations Around the World
• 🦈 Ocean Life & Shark Week

Each week features a different art project inspired by the theme.

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm
Tween Studio (ages 9–12): 3:00pm

Cost: Free with admission

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Create your own unique “friend” each week using your very own handprint! Perfect for children ages 2 and up, this fun and creative series lets little artists bring home a new handmade friend every Friday.

Cost: Free with admission

Everyone is welcome at Storytime Fridays, a recurring program designed to spark joy and curiosity in little ones! 

Each week, we explore early literacy skills through movement, imaginative play, and a creative craft that brings the story to life. Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers.

Cost: Free with Admission

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Stories Through Time Series $ ✓

Travel through history and discover how people around the world recorded stories, shared ideas, and preserved knowledge long before computers, printers, and books as we know them today!

In this hands-on workshop series, participants will explore ancient forms of communication and create projects inspired by real historical traditions. Children may experiment with cave paintings, clay tablets, papyrus, scrolls, handmade books, and even paper-making while learning how cultures across the world passed stories from one generation to the next.

Each class explores a different chapter in the history of communication. Attend a single workshop or continue the journey through the entire series!

Mondays: July 6–August 10

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm

Tween Studio (ages 8–12): 3:00pm

Cost: $5 per class

Reserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit https://events.ticketleap.com/events/wacm-1

IMPORTANT: Registration is required for each session. Families are welcome to attend individual workshops or participate in the full series.

Stories Through Time Series $ ✓

Travel through history and discover how people around the world recorded stories, shared ideas, and preserved knowledge long before computers, printers, and books as we know them today!

In this hands-on workshop series, participants will explore ancient forms of communication and create projects inspired by real historical traditions. Children may experiment with cave paintings, clay tablets, papyrus, scrolls, handmade books, and even paper-making while learning how cultures across the world passed stories from one generation to the next.

Each class explores a different chapter in the history of communication. Attend a single workshop or continue the journey through the entire series!

Mondays: July 6–August 10

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm

Tween Studio (ages 8–12): 3:00pm

Cost: $5 per class

Reserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit https://events.ticketleap.com/events/wacm-1

IMPORTANT: Registration is required for each session. Families are welcome to attend individual workshops or participate in the full series.

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Pre-K Explorers ★

Perfect for our youngest museum adventurers! Each week, children will explore a new theme through stories, simple crafts, sensory activities, and hands-on discovery designed especially for preschool-aged learners.

Throughout July, young explorers will celebrate freedom, discover animals from around the world, learn about cultural traditions, and dive into ocean-themed adventures through playful, age-appropriate activities.

Details:
Ages: 3–5 years
Cost: Free with admission

School Age Workshops ★

Explore a new theme each week through creative projects, cultural discoveries, and hands-on learning! Designed for school-age children, these workshops encourage curiosity, imagination, and exploration while connecting art, history, traditions, and ideas from around the world.

July themes include:

• 🇺🇸 America 250: Freedom to Celebrate
• ☀️ Summer Camp Sneak Peek Week
• 🦒 Origami & Animals Around the World
• 🎉 Celebrations Around the World
• 🦈 Ocean Life & Shark Week

Each workshop offers a unique experience inspired by the week's theme.

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm
Tween Studio (ages 9–12): 3:00pm

Cost: Free with admission

School Age Workshops ★

Explore a new theme each week through creative projects, cultural discoveries, and hands-on learning! Designed for school-age children, these workshops encourage curiosity, imagination, and exploration while connecting art, history, traditions, and ideas from around the world.

July themes include:

• 🇺🇸 America 250: Freedom to Celebrate
• ☀️ Summer Camp Sneak Peek Week
• 🦒 Origami & Animals Around the World
• 🎉 Celebrations Around the World
• 🦈 Ocean Life & Shark Week

Each workshop offers a unique experience inspired by the week's theme.

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm
Tween Studio (ages 9–12): 3:00pm

Cost: Free with admission

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Become part of the Museum's newest exhibit!

Children ages 8–12 are invited to participate in WACM's Global Art Exchange, a special three-part workshop series inspired by Freedom to Celebrate: Children Sharing Stories Through Art, featuring artwork created by children in Kenya.

Throughout the series, participants will explore artwork from Kenya, learn about freedom, celebration, and cultural identity through art, and create their own original artwork to be displayed in the Museum before being shared with children in Kenya as part of an international youth art exchange.

Participants will:

• Explore artwork created by children in Kenya
• Learn about Kenya and the story behind the art exchange
• Discover how artists use symbols, colors, and imagery to tell stories
• Create original artwork inspired by freedom, celebration, and cultural identity
• Write a short artist statement to accompany their work
• Have their artwork displayed in the Museum as part of a living exhibit
• Share their artwork with children in Kenya through the International Youth Art Exchange

Workshop Dates:

• Wednesday, July 8 | 10:30–11:30 AM
• Wednesday, July 15 | 10:30–11:30 AM
• Wednesday, July 22 | 10:30–11:30 AM

Ages: 8–12

Cost: Free

Capacity: Limited to 10 participants

Reserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit https://events.ticketleap.com/events/wacm-1

Important

This is a three-part workshop series. Participants must attend all three sessions, as each workshop builds upon the previous one and contributes to the final artwork and exhibit experience.

Artwork created during the series will be displayed at the World Awareness Children's Museum before being shared with children in Kenya as part of the ongoing cultural exchange.

School Age Workshops ★

Explore a new theme each week through creative projects, cultural discoveries, and hands-on learning! Designed for school-age children, these workshops encourage curiosity, imagination, and exploration while connecting art, history, traditions, and ideas from around the world.

July themes include:

• 🇺🇸 America 250: Freedom to Celebrate
• ☀️ Summer Camp Sneak Peek Week
• 🦒 Origami & Animals Around the World
• 🎉 Celebrations Around the World
• 🦈 Ocean Life & Shark Week

Each day features a different project inspired by the week's theme, so children are welcome to attend both Tuesday and Wednesday sessions.

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm
Tween Studio (ages 9–12): 3:00pm

Cost: Free with admission

School Age Workshops ★

Explore a new theme each week through creative projects, cultural discoveries, and hands-on learning! Designed for school-age children, these workshops encourage curiosity, imagination, and exploration while connecting art, history, traditions, and ideas from around the world.

July themes include:

• 🇺🇸 America 250: Freedom to Celebrate
• ☀️ Summer Camp Sneak Peek Week
• 🦒 Origami & Animals Around the World
• 🎉 Celebrations Around the World
• 🦈 Ocean Life & Shark Week

Each day features a different project inspired by the week's theme, so children are welcome to attend both Tuesday and Wednesday sessions.

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm
Tween Studio (ages 9–12): 3:00pm

Cost: Free with admission

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Join us for a lively, intergenerational, interactive music session ideal for children ages 1–5. This program inspires creativity, joyful play, and social connection through the power of group rhythm-making. We’ll sing, dance, play instruments, and move to the beat together!

Cost: Free with Admission

Get creative with hands-on art designed just for preschoolers! Little artists will explore simple projects that encourage imagination, fine motor skills, and self-expression. Perfect for small hands and big ideas, this program invites children to create, play, and take home their own special masterpiece.

Ages: 2–5 years
Cost: Free with admission

School Age Art ★

Explore creativity through themed art projects inspired by cultures, celebrations, animals, and traditions from around the world! Designed for school-age children, this weekly program encourages imagination and artistic expression through hands-on art experiences.

July themes include:

• 🇺🇸 America 250: Freedom to Celebrate
• ☀️ Summer Camp Sneak Peek Week
• 🦒 Origami & Animals Around the World
• 🎉 Celebrations Around the World
• 🦈 Ocean Life & Shark Week

Each week features a different art project inspired by the theme.

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm
Tween Studio (ages 9–12): 3:00pm

Cost: Free with admission

Explore creativity through themed art projects inspired by cultures, celebrations, animals, and traditions from around the world! Designed for school-age children, this weekly program encourages imagination and artistic expression through hands-on art experiences.

July themes include:

• 🇺🇸 America 250: Freedom to Celebrate
• ☀️ Summer Camp Sneak Peek Week
• 🦒 Origami & Animals Around the World
• 🎉 Celebrations Around the World
• 🦈 Ocean Life & Shark Week

Each week features a different art project inspired by the theme.

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm
Tween Studio (ages 9–12): 3:00pm

Cost: Free with admission

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Create your own unique “friend” each week using your very own handprint! Perfect for children ages 2 and up, this fun and creative series lets little artists bring home a new handmade friend every Friday.

Cost: Free with admission

Everyone is welcome at Storytime Fridays, a recurring program designed to spark joy and curiosity in little ones! 

Each week, we explore early literacy skills through movement, imaginative play, and a creative craft that brings the story to life. Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers.

Cost: Free with Admission

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Clay Creations $ ✓

Clay Creations is back! Join Ms. Katie for this popular hands-on art program as she returns from maternity leave and welcomes both new and returning artists.

Participants will sculpt, shape, and decorate unique clay creations inspired by each week's theme while exploring creativity, texture, and artistic expression. Every session features a different project, and artists will take home their finished masterpiece.

Details:

Best for ages: 7+

Capacity: Limited to 10 artists per session

Cost: $5 per child, plus museum admission
(Museum members receive 10% off the workshop fee.)

Registration: Pre-registration required

Reserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit https://events.ticketleap.com/events/wacm-1

IMPORTANT: Please register for the specific Clay Creations session you wish to attend, not just general admission.

Global Makers ★ ✓

Create, explore, and make something new each week! Inspired by cultures, celebrations, animals, traditions, and stories from around the world, Global Makers invites children to participate in hands-on creative projects connected to the museum's weekly themes.

From imaginative creations and themed crafts to special seasonal projects, each session offers a unique opportunity to learn, create, and take home something made by hand.

July themes include:

• 🇺🇸 America 250: Freedom to Celebrate
• ☀️ Summer Camp Sneak Peek Week
• 🦒 Origami & Animals Around the World
• 🎉 Celebrations Around the World
• 🦈 Ocean Life & Shark Week

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:30pm
Tween Studio (ages 9–12): 3:00pm

Cost: Free with admission

Registration: Pre-registration required

Reserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit https://events.ticketleap.com/events/wacm-1

IMPORTANT: Please register for the specific Global Makers session you wish to attend, not just general admission.

Global Makers ★ ✓

Create, explore, and make something new each week! Inspired by cultures, celebrations, animals, traditions, and stories from around the world, Global Makers invites children to participate in hands-on creative projects connected to the museum's weekly themes.

From imaginative creations and themed crafts to special seasonal projects, each session offers a unique opportunity to learn, create, and take home something made by hand.

July themes include:

• 🇺🇸 America 250: Freedom to Celebrate
• ☀️ Summer Camp Sneak Peek Week
• 🦒 Origami & Animals Around the World
• 🎉 Celebrations Around the World
• 🦈 Ocean Life & Shark Week

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:30pm
Tween Studio (ages 9–12): 3:00pm

Cost: Free with admission

Registration: Pre-registration required

Reserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit https://events.ticketleap.com/events/wacm-1

IMPORTANT: Please register for the specific Global Makers session you wish to attend, not just general admission.

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Stories Through Time Series $ ✓

Travel through history and discover how people around the world recorded stories, shared ideas, and preserved knowledge long before computers, printers, and books as we know them today!

In this hands-on workshop series, participants will explore ancient forms of communication and create projects inspired by real historical traditions. Children may experiment with cave paintings, clay tablets, papyrus, scrolls, handmade books, and even paper-making while learning how cultures across the world passed stories from one generation to the next.

Each class explores a different chapter in the history of communication. Attend a single workshop or continue the journey through the entire series!

Mondays: July 6–August 10

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm

Tween Studio (ages 8–12): 3:00pm

Cost: $5 per class

Reserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit https://events.ticketleap.com/events/wacm-1

IMPORTANT: Registration is required for each session. Families are welcome to attend individual workshops or participate in the full series.

Stories Through Time Series $ ✓

Travel through history and discover how people around the world recorded stories, shared ideas, and preserved knowledge long before computers, printers, and books as we know them today!

In this hands-on workshop series, participants will explore ancient forms of communication and create projects inspired by real historical traditions. Children may experiment with cave paintings, clay tablets, papyrus, scrolls, handmade books, and even paper-making while learning how cultures across the world passed stories from one generation to the next.

Each class explores a different chapter in the history of communication. Attend a single workshop or continue the journey through the entire series!

Mondays: July 6–August 10

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm

Tween Studio (ages 8–12): 3:00pm

Cost: $5 per class

Reserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit https://events.ticketleap.com/events/wacm-1

IMPORTANT: Registration is required for each session. Families are welcome to attend individual workshops or participate in the full series.

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Pre-K Explorers ★

Perfect for our youngest museum adventurers! Each week, children will explore a new theme through stories, simple crafts, sensory activities, and hands-on discovery designed especially for preschool-aged learners.

Throughout July, young explorers will celebrate freedom, discover animals from around the world, learn about cultural traditions, and dive into ocean-themed adventures through playful, age-appropriate activities.

Details:
Ages: 3–5 years
Cost: Free with admission

School Age Workshops ★

Explore a new theme each week through creative projects, cultural discoveries, and hands-on learning! Designed for school-age children, these workshops encourage curiosity, imagination, and exploration while connecting art, history, traditions, and ideas from around the world.

July themes include:

• 🇺🇸 America 250: Freedom to Celebrate
• ☀️ Summer Camp Sneak Peek Week
• 🦒 Origami & Animals Around the World
• 🎉 Celebrations Around the World
• 🦈 Ocean Life & Shark Week

Each workshop offers a unique experience inspired by the week's theme.

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm
Tween Studio (ages 9–12): 3:00pm

Cost: Free with admission

School Age Workshops ★

Explore a new theme each week through creative projects, cultural discoveries, and hands-on learning! Designed for school-age children, these workshops encourage curiosity, imagination, and exploration while connecting art, history, traditions, and ideas from around the world.

July themes include:

• 🇺🇸 America 250: Freedom to Celebrate
• ☀️ Summer Camp Sneak Peek Week
• 🦒 Origami & Animals Around the World
• 🎉 Celebrations Around the World
• 🦈 Ocean Life & Shark Week

Each workshop offers a unique experience inspired by the week's theme.

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm
Tween Studio (ages 9–12): 3:00pm

Cost: Free with admission

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Become part of the Museum's newest exhibit!

Children ages 8–12 are invited to participate in WACM's Global Art Exchange, a special three-part workshop series inspired by Freedom to Celebrate: Children Sharing Stories Through Art, featuring artwork created by children in Kenya.

Throughout the series, participants will explore artwork from Kenya, learn about freedom, celebration, and cultural identity through art, and create their own original artwork to be displayed in the Museum before being shared with children in Kenya as part of an international youth art exchange.

Participants will:

• Explore artwork created by children in Kenya
• Learn about Kenya and the story behind the art exchange
• Discover how artists use symbols, colors, and imagery to tell stories
• Create original artwork inspired by freedom, celebration, and cultural identity
• Write a short artist statement to accompany their work
• Have their artwork displayed in the Museum as part of a living exhibit
• Share their artwork with children in Kenya through the International Youth Art Exchange

Workshop Dates:

• Wednesday, July 8 | 10:30–11:30 AM
• Wednesday, July 15 | 10:30–11:30 AM
• Wednesday, July 22 | 10:30–11:30 AM

Ages: 8–12

Cost: Free

Capacity: Limited to 10 participants

Reserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit https://events.ticketleap.com/events/wacm-1

Important

This is a three-part workshop series. Participants must attend all three sessions, as each workshop builds upon the previous one and contributes to the final artwork and exhibit experience.

Artwork created during the series will be displayed at the World Awareness Children's Museum before being shared with children in Kenya as part of the ongoing cultural exchange.

School Age Workshops ★

Explore a new theme each week through creative projects, cultural discoveries, and hands-on learning! Designed for school-age children, these workshops encourage curiosity, imagination, and exploration while connecting art, history, traditions, and ideas from around the world.

July themes include:

• 🇺🇸 America 250: Freedom to Celebrate
• ☀️ Summer Camp Sneak Peek Week
• 🦒 Origami & Animals Around the World
• 🎉 Celebrations Around the World
• 🦈 Ocean Life & Shark Week

Each day features a different project inspired by the week's theme, so children are welcome to attend both Tuesday and Wednesday sessions.

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm
Tween Studio (ages 9–12): 3:00pm

Cost: Free with admission

School Age Workshops ★

Explore a new theme each week through creative projects, cultural discoveries, and hands-on learning! Designed for school-age children, these workshops encourage curiosity, imagination, and exploration while connecting art, history, traditions, and ideas from around the world.

July themes include:

• 🇺🇸 America 250: Freedom to Celebrate
• ☀️ Summer Camp Sneak Peek Week
• 🦒 Origami & Animals Around the World
• 🎉 Celebrations Around the World
• 🦈 Ocean Life & Shark Week

Each day features a different project inspired by the week's theme, so children are welcome to attend both Tuesday and Wednesday sessions.

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm
Tween Studio (ages 9–12): 3:00pm

Cost: Free with admission

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Join us for a lively, intergenerational, interactive music session ideal for children ages 1–5. This program inspires creativity, joyful play, and social connection through the power of group rhythm-making. We’ll sing, dance, play instruments, and move to the beat together!

Cost: Free with Admission

Get creative with hands-on art designed just for preschoolers! Little artists will explore simple projects that encourage imagination, fine motor skills, and self-expression. Perfect for small hands and big ideas, this program invites children to create, play, and take home their own special masterpiece.

Ages: 2–5 years
Cost: Free with admission

School Age Art ★

Explore creativity through themed art projects inspired by cultures, celebrations, animals, and traditions from around the world! Designed for school-age children, this weekly program encourages imagination and artistic expression through hands-on art experiences.

July themes include:

• 🇺🇸 America 250: Freedom to Celebrate
• ☀️ Summer Camp Sneak Peek Week
• 🦒 Origami & Animals Around the World
• 🎉 Celebrations Around the World
• 🦈 Ocean Life & Shark Week

Each week features a different art project inspired by the theme.

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm
Tween Studio (ages 9–12): 3:00pm

Cost: Free with admission

Explore creativity through themed art projects inspired by cultures, celebrations, animals, and traditions from around the world! Designed for school-age children, this weekly program encourages imagination and artistic expression through hands-on art experiences.

July themes include:

• 🇺🇸 America 250: Freedom to Celebrate
• ☀️ Summer Camp Sneak Peek Week
• 🦒 Origami & Animals Around the World
• 🎉 Celebrations Around the World
• 🦈 Ocean Life & Shark Week

Each week features a different art project inspired by the theme.

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm
Tween Studio (ages 9–12): 3:00pm

Cost: Free with admission

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Create your own unique “friend” each week using your very own handprint! Perfect for children ages 2 and up, this fun and creative series lets little artists bring home a new handmade friend every Friday.

Cost: Free with admission

Everyone is welcome at Storytime Fridays, a recurring program designed to spark joy and curiosity in little ones! 

Each week, we explore early literacy skills through movement, imaginative play, and a creative craft that brings the story to life. Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers.

Cost: Free with Admission

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Clay Creations $ ✓

Clay Creations is back! Join Ms. Katie for this popular hands-on art program as she returns from maternity leave and welcomes both new and returning artists.

Participants will sculpt, shape, and decorate unique clay creations inspired by each week's theme while exploring creativity, texture, and artistic expression. Every session features a different project, and artists will take home their finished masterpiece.

Details:

Best for ages: 7+

Capacity: Limited to 10 artists per session

Cost: $5 per child, plus museum admission
(Museum members receive 10% off the workshop fee.)

Registration: Pre-registration required

Reserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit https://events.ticketleap.com/events/wacm-1

IMPORTANT: Please register for the specific Clay Creations session you wish to attend, not just general admission.

Global Makers ★ ✓

Create, explore, and make something new each week! Inspired by cultures, celebrations, animals, traditions, and stories from around the world, Global Makers invites children to participate in hands-on creative projects connected to the museum's weekly themes.

From imaginative creations and themed crafts to special seasonal projects, each session offers a unique opportunity to learn, create, and take home something made by hand.

July themes include:

• 🇺🇸 America 250: Freedom to Celebrate
• ☀️ Summer Camp Sneak Peek Week
• 🦒 Origami & Animals Around the World
• 🎉 Celebrations Around the World
• 🦈 Ocean Life & Shark Week

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:30pm
Tween Studio (ages 9–12): 3:00pm

Cost: Free with admission

Registration: Pre-registration required

Reserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit https://events.ticketleap.com/events/wacm-1

IMPORTANT: Please register for the specific Global Makers session you wish to attend, not just general admission.

Global Makers ★ ✓

Create, explore, and make something new each week! Inspired by cultures, celebrations, animals, traditions, and stories from around the world, Global Makers invites children to participate in hands-on creative projects connected to the museum's weekly themes.

From imaginative creations and themed crafts to special seasonal projects, each session offers a unique opportunity to learn, create, and take home something made by hand.

July themes include:

• 🇺🇸 America 250: Freedom to Celebrate
• ☀️ Summer Camp Sneak Peek Week
• 🦒 Origami & Animals Around the World
• 🎉 Celebrations Around the World
• 🦈 Ocean Life & Shark Week

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:30pm
Tween Studio (ages 9–12): 3:00pm

Cost: Free with admission

Registration: Pre-registration required

Reserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit https://events.ticketleap.com/events/wacm-1

IMPORTANT: Please register for the specific Global Makers session you wish to attend, not just general admission.

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Stories Through Time Series $ ✓

Travel through history and discover how people around the world recorded stories, shared ideas, and preserved knowledge long before computers, printers, and books as we know them today!

In this hands-on workshop series, participants will explore ancient forms of communication and create projects inspired by real historical traditions. Children may experiment with cave paintings, clay tablets, papyrus, scrolls, handmade books, and even paper-making while learning how cultures across the world passed stories from one generation to the next.

Each class explores a different chapter in the history of communication. Attend a single workshop or continue the journey through the entire series!

Mondays: July 6–August 10

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm

Tween Studio (ages 8–12): 3:00pm

Cost: $5 per class

Reserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit https://events.ticketleap.com/events/wacm-1

IMPORTANT: Registration is required for each session. Families are welcome to attend individual workshops or participate in the full series.

Stories Through Time Series $ ✓

Travel through history and discover how people around the world recorded stories, shared ideas, and preserved knowledge long before computers, printers, and books as we know them today!

In this hands-on workshop series, participants will explore ancient forms of communication and create projects inspired by real historical traditions. Children may experiment with cave paintings, clay tablets, papyrus, scrolls, handmade books, and even paper-making while learning how cultures across the world passed stories from one generation to the next.

Each class explores a different chapter in the history of communication. Attend a single workshop or continue the journey through the entire series!

Mondays: July 6–August 10

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm

Tween Studio (ages 8–12): 3:00pm

Cost: $5 per class

Reserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit https://events.ticketleap.com/events/wacm-1

IMPORTANT: Registration is required for each session. Families are welcome to attend individual workshops or participate in the full series.

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Pre-K Explorers ★

Perfect for our youngest museum adventurers! Each week, children will explore a new theme through stories, simple crafts, sensory activities, and hands-on discovery designed especially for preschool-aged learners.

Throughout July, young explorers will celebrate freedom, discover animals from around the world, learn about cultural traditions, and dive into ocean-themed adventures through playful, age-appropriate activities.

Details:
Ages: 3–5 years
Cost: Free with admission

School Age Workshops ★

Explore a new theme each week through creative projects, cultural discoveries, and hands-on learning! Designed for school-age children, these workshops encourage curiosity, imagination, and exploration while connecting art, history, traditions, and ideas from around the world.

July themes include:

• 🇺🇸 America 250: Freedom to Celebrate
• ☀️ Summer Camp Sneak Peek Week
• 🦒 Origami & Animals Around the World
• 🎉 Celebrations Around the World
• 🦈 Ocean Life & Shark Week

Each workshop offers a unique experience inspired by the week's theme.

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm
Tween Studio (ages 9–12): 3:00pm

Cost: Free with admission

School Age Workshops ★

Explore a new theme each week through creative projects, cultural discoveries, and hands-on learning! Designed for school-age children, these workshops encourage curiosity, imagination, and exploration while connecting art, history, traditions, and ideas from around the world.

July themes include:

• 🇺🇸 America 250: Freedom to Celebrate
• ☀️ Summer Camp Sneak Peek Week
• 🦒 Origami & Animals Around the World
• 🎉 Celebrations Around the World
• 🦈 Ocean Life & Shark Week

Each workshop offers a unique experience inspired by the week's theme.

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm
Tween Studio (ages 9–12): 3:00pm

Cost: Free with admission

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Become part of the Museum's newest exhibit!

Children ages 8–12 are invited to participate in WACM's Global Art Exchange, a special three-part workshop series inspired by Freedom to Celebrate: Children Sharing Stories Through Art, featuring artwork created by children in Kenya.

Throughout the series, participants will explore artwork from Kenya, learn about freedom, celebration, and cultural identity through art, and create their own original artwork to be displayed in the Museum before being shared with children in Kenya as part of an international youth art exchange.

Participants will:

• Explore artwork created by children in Kenya
• Learn about Kenya and the story behind the art exchange
• Discover how artists use symbols, colors, and imagery to tell stories
• Create original artwork inspired by freedom, celebration, and cultural identity
• Write a short artist statement to accompany their work
• Have their artwork displayed in the Museum as part of a living exhibit
• Share their artwork with children in Kenya through the International Youth Art Exchange

Workshop Dates:

• Wednesday, July 8 | 10:30–11:30 AM
• Wednesday, July 15 | 10:30–11:30 AM
• Wednesday, July 22 | 10:30–11:30 AM

Ages: 8–12

Cost: Free

Capacity: Limited to 10 participants

Reserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit https://events.ticketleap.com/events/wacm-1

Important

This is a three-part workshop series. Participants must attend all three sessions, as each workshop builds upon the previous one and contributes to the final artwork and exhibit experience.

Artwork created during the series will be displayed at the World Awareness Children's Museum before being shared with children in Kenya as part of the ongoing cultural exchange.

School Age Workshops ★

Explore a new theme each week through creative projects, cultural discoveries, and hands-on learning! Designed for school-age children, these workshops encourage curiosity, imagination, and exploration while connecting art, history, traditions, and ideas from around the world.

July themes include:

• 🇺🇸 America 250: Freedom to Celebrate
• ☀️ Summer Camp Sneak Peek Week
• 🦒 Origami & Animals Around the World
• 🎉 Celebrations Around the World
• 🦈 Ocean Life & Shark Week

Each day features a different project inspired by the week's theme, so children are welcome to attend both Tuesday and Wednesday sessions.

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm
Tween Studio (ages 9–12): 3:00pm

Cost: Free with admission

School Age Workshops ★

Explore a new theme each week through creative projects, cultural discoveries, and hands-on learning! Designed for school-age children, these workshops encourage curiosity, imagination, and exploration while connecting art, history, traditions, and ideas from around the world.

July themes include:

• 🇺🇸 America 250: Freedom to Celebrate
• ☀️ Summer Camp Sneak Peek Week
• 🦒 Origami & Animals Around the World
• 🎉 Celebrations Around the World
• 🦈 Ocean Life & Shark Week

Each day features a different project inspired by the week's theme, so children are welcome to attend both Tuesday and Wednesday sessions.

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm
Tween Studio (ages 9–12): 3:00pm

Cost: Free with admission

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Join us for a lively, intergenerational, interactive music session ideal for children ages 1–5. This program inspires creativity, joyful play, and social connection through the power of group rhythm-making. We’ll sing, dance, play instruments, and move to the beat together!

Cost: Free with Admission

Get creative with hands-on art designed just for preschoolers! Little artists will explore simple projects that encourage imagination, fine motor skills, and self-expression. Perfect for small hands and big ideas, this program invites children to create, play, and take home their own special masterpiece.

Ages: 2–5 years
Cost: Free with admission

School Age Art ★

Explore creativity through themed art projects inspired by cultures, celebrations, animals, and traditions from around the world! Designed for school-age children, this weekly program encourages imagination and artistic expression through hands-on art experiences.

July themes include:

• 🇺🇸 America 250: Freedom to Celebrate
• ☀️ Summer Camp Sneak Peek Week
• 🦒 Origami & Animals Around the World
• 🎉 Celebrations Around the World
• 🦈 Ocean Life & Shark Week

Each week features a different art project inspired by the theme.

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm
Tween Studio (ages 9–12): 3:00pm

Cost: Free with admission

Explore creativity through themed art projects inspired by cultures, celebrations, animals, and traditions from around the world! Designed for school-age children, this weekly program encourages imagination and artistic expression through hands-on art experiences.

July themes include:

• 🇺🇸 America 250: Freedom to Celebrate
• ☀️ Summer Camp Sneak Peek Week
• 🦒 Origami & Animals Around the World
• 🎉 Celebrations Around the World
• 🦈 Ocean Life & Shark Week

Each week features a different art project inspired by the theme.

Young Makers (ages 5–8): 1:00pm
Tween Studio (ages 9–12): 3:00pm

Cost: Free with admission

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Create your own unique “friend” each week using your very own handprint! Perfect for children ages 2 and up, this fun and creative series lets little artists bring home a new handmade friend every Friday.

Cost: Free with admission

Everyone is welcome at Storytime Fridays, a recurring program designed to spark joy and curiosity in little ones! 

Each week, we explore early literacy skills through movement, imaginative play, and a creative craft that brings the story to life. Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers.

Cost: Free with Admission

Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026
Admission Costs:
Members: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.
Please visit our website for more information on admission: 
https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/

Clay Creations $ ✓

Clay Creations is back! Join Ms. Katie for this popular hands-on art program as she returns from maternity leave and welcomes both new and returning artists.

Participants will sculpt, shape, and decorate unique clay creations inspired by each week's theme while exploring creativity, texture, and artistic expression. Every session features a different project, and artists will take home their finished masterpiece.

Details:

Best for ages: 7+

Capacity: Limited to 10 artists per session

Cost: $5 per child, plus museum admission
(Museum members receive 10% off the workshop fee.)

Registration: Pre-registration required

Reserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit https://events.ticketleap.com/events/wacm-1

IMPORTANT: Please register for the specific Clay Creations session you wish to attend, not just general admission.