Events

Roll, tilt, and swirl your way to a one-of-a-kind heart masterpiece! Kids use marbles and paint to create bold, colorful designs that are full of motion and surprise.Details:Ages: 5+Cost: Free with admission

Create a heart-filled rainstorm! Kids use paint and materials to design a playful “rain of hearts” artwork inspired by motion and imagination.  Details:Ages: 5+Cost: Free with admissionCapacity: LimitedReserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit https://www.ticketleap.events/events/wacm-1

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/

Children enjoy a short, engaging introduction to the Chinese Lunar New Year before exploring hands-on stations at their own pace. Kids can color Lunar New Year–inspired art, explore pretend foods, and try on traditional clothing pieces—plus snap a photo at our festive mirror station.Details:Ages: 5+Cost: Free with admission

Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year with crafting, dress-up, and a parade! After a short introduction to Lunar New Year traditions, kids make their own hong-bao, explore pretend foods, try on festive clothing, and join in a joyful parade—ending with a small surprise to take home.Details:Ages: 5+Cost: Free with admissionCapacity: Limited to 10 culture explorers […]

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/

Celebrate February Break with Slime Lab: Foam Hearts!Children will mix fluffy foam, slime, and colorful heart-themed add-ins to create a soft, squishy slime creation to take home. This playful slime lab is all about sensory exploration, creativity, and Valentine-themed fun.Best for ages: 5+Session times: 11:30am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, & 1:00pmCost: Free with admission.Reserve your spot: Call […]

Celebrate February Break with Slime Lab: Foam Hearts!Children will mix fluffy foam, slime, and colorful heart-themed add-ins to create a soft, squishy slime creation to take home. This playful slime lab is all about sensory exploration, creativity, and Valentine-themed fun.Best for ages: 5+Session times: 11:30am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, & 1:00pmCost: Free with admission.Reserve your spot: Call […]

Celebrate February Break with Slime Lab: Foam Hearts!Children will mix fluffy foam, slime, and colorful heart-themed add-ins to create a soft, squishy slime creation to take home. This playful slime lab is all about sensory exploration, creativity, and Valentine-themed fun.Best for ages: 5+Session times: 11:30am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, & 1:00pmCost: Free with admission.Reserve your spot: Call […]

Celebrate February Break with Slime Lab: Foam Hearts!Children will mix fluffy foam, slime, and colorful heart-themed add-ins to create a soft, squishy slime creation to take home. This playful slime lab is all about sensory exploration, creativity, and Valentine-themed fun.Best for ages: 5+Session times: 11:30am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, & 1:00pmCost: Free with admission.Reserve your spot: Call […]

Tickets can be purchased online at https://wacm.ticketleap.com/museum-admission-2024/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/

Introducing Kinder Rhythm!Our popular Kinder Rhythm Drumming program has grown into a joyful blend of music and movement. Beginning in 2026, enjoy the same great hands-on fun under a new name.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 […]

Start the morning with one of our most popular programs, Kinder Rhythm, then stay for some creative krafting fun for preschoolers! Create simple art projects designed for little hands and big imaginations.  Cost: Free with admission.

Tickets can be purchased online at https://wacm.ticketleap.com/museum-admission-2024/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

Tickets can be purchased online at https://wacm.ticketleap.com/museum-admission-2024/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/

 Design a festive fan inspired by the Chinese Lunar New Year! Kids explore colors, patterns, and symbols while creating a paper fan that’s perfect for celebrating and pretending.Details:Ages: 5+Cost: Free with admission

Sculpt, shape, and decorate using clay and creative materials in this hands-on art workshop. Young artists will explore form, texture, and imagination while creating a unique clay piece to take home.  Details:Cost: $5 per child for the workshop plus museum admission(Members receive 10% off the workshop)Best for ages: 7 and upCapacity: Up to 10 artists per sessionRegistration: Pre-registration […]

Tickets can be purchased online at https://wacm.ticketleap.com/museum-admission-2024/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/

February Activity Highlight - Self-Guided Freedom to Belong Art StudioChildren explore our February theme, Freedom to Belong, through open-ended art making. Using a variety of materials, kids can create artwork that celebrates who they are, who they care about, and the many ways we all belong.Ages: 2+Cost: Free with admission & while supplies last.

Tickets can be purchased online at https://wacm.ticketleap.com/museum-admission-2024/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/

February Activity Highlight - Freedom to Belong: Community RhythmAs part of our February theme, Freedom to Belong, join us for an interactive drumming and rhythm workshop that brings children and grown-ups together through music. Families will explore how making music as a group helps us listen, connect, and belong. All museum visitors are welcome to […]

Homeschool HangoutCollect your passport and explore a new country or culture each month! Through stories, art, and hands-on activities, homeschool families are invited to learn and discover together at their own pace in this relaxed, drop-in program.Featured Activity: Freedom to Belong – Community Rhythm (10:30–11:30am)As part of our February theme, Freedom to Belong, join us […]