NEW! Summer Hours & Afternoon Explorer Workshops ★ ✓We’re excited to announce that beginning June 22, the museum will be open 7 days a week with expanded summer hours from 10am–5pm! To celebrate, we’re introducing NEW Afternoon Explorer Workshops designed especially for school-aged children. These hands-on programs will feature creativity, cultural exploration, art, and global […]
Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026Admission Costs:Members: FreeNot-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.Please visit our website for more information on admission: https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/
Hop Around the World ★Jump, hop, and play your way through hopscotch games inspired by playground traditions from around the world! This self-guided activity invites children and families to explore movement, coordination, and global play traditions together.Ages: All agesCost: Free with admission
Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026Admission Costs:Members: FreeNot-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.Please visit our website for more information on admission: https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/
Global Explorers: Sensory Adventures ★ ✓Explore different biomes from around the world through sensory play, textures, movement, and hands-on discovery! Children will journey through environments like the ocean, Arctic, desert, and rainforest.Ages: 4+Cost: Free with admissionCapacity: Limited to 8 explorers per session Reserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit https://www.ticketleap.events/events/wacm-1
Games Around the World ★Try your hand at games inspired by cultures from around the world! Families can explore hands-on games and toys that encourage teamwork, strategy, problem-solving, and independent play through this self-guided activity experience.Ages: All agesCost: Free with admission
Tickets can be purchased online at https://wacm.ticketleap.com/admission-2025/Admission Costs:Members: FreeNot-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 yearsCost: Free with admission
Origami Around the World! ★ ✓Discover the traditional art of origami and explore how paper folding has been practiced and enjoyed in cultures around the world for generations! Children will create playful origami designs inspired by global traditions while learning about creativity and artistic expression through paper art.Ages: 8+Cost: Free with admissionCapacity: Limited to 8 […]
Tickets can be purchased online at https://wacm.ticketleap.com/admission-2025/Admission Costs:Members: FreeNot-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
Mini Masterpieces ★ ✓Create your own tiny work of art inspired by textiles, patterns, and cultural artifacts from the museum’s collection! Young artists will explore designs and clothing from around the world while painting miniature masterpieces on canvas.Ages: 7+Cost: Free with admissionCapacity: Limited to 8 young artists per sessionReserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit […]
Tickets can be purchased online at https://wacm.ticketleap.com/admission-2025/Admission Costs:Members: FreeNot-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 playful weekend storytime designed for families who can’t make it to our Friday sessions! Each month, enjoy stories, songs, and hands-on crafts that bring the themes to life—all in a fun, welcoming space for little ones and their grown-ups.Storytime supports early literacy, creativity, and connection.Cost: Free with admission
Join us for a playful weekend storytime designed for families who can’t make it to our Friday sessions! Each month, enjoy stories, songs, and hands-on crafts that bring the themes to life—all in a fun, welcoming space for little ones and their grown-ups.Storytime supports early literacy, creativity, and connection.Cost: Free with admission
Tickets can be purchased online at https://wacm.ticketleap.com/admission-2025/Admission Costs:Members: FreeNot-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://wacm.ticketleap.com/admission-2025/Admission Costs:Members: FreeNot-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.Please visit our website for more information on admission: https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/
Homeschool Hangout (Self-Guided Activity)Take a trip around the world—right here at the museum! Homeschool families are invited to explore together using a museum passport that guides you through each exhibit. Along the way, discover optional learning stations with books, activities, and videos for those who want to dig deeper.This relaxed, self-guided experience is a great […]
Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026Admission Costs:Members: FreeNot-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.Please visit our website for more information on admission: https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/
Rainbow Chalk Play ★Help us fill the sidewalk with colorful art and welcoming messages during this self-guided outdoor chalk activity! Families and children are invited to celebrate creativity, kindness, and community through playful rainbow-inspired designs.Ages: All agesCost: Free with admission
Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/wacm-1/museum-admission-2026Admission Costs:Members: FreeNot-Yet-Members: $7 per person, children under 12mo. are free.Please visit our website for more information on admission: https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/for-visitors/
Red, White & Create! ★Celebrate Independence Day week with a festive art workshop inspired by creativity, freedom, and community. Children will use a variety of materials to create a colorful holiday-themed masterpiece to take home.Details:Best for ages: 5–12 yearsCost: Free with admissionDrop in and create with us! No registration required.
