Bring Your Favorite Person Day!Share the museum experience with someone special! Bring your favorite person—whether it’s a grandparent, neighbor, family friend, or another special guest—and enjoy a day of exploration and play together at the museum. Each family may bring one special guest for free to join in the fun.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/
Egg-cellent Sensory Fun for PreschoolersLittle learners are invited to explore spring through playful sensory activities! Preschoolers can scoop, sort, and discover colorful eggs and spring-themed treasures while building fine motor skills and curiosity through hands-on exploration.Cost: Free with admissionBest for ages: 2–5 with caregiver support
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/
Rhythm & MovementJoin us for an energetic session of music and movement for the whole family! Children and caregivers will explore rhythm through songs, instruments, and playful movement activities that encourage listening, coordination, and creative expression.Ages: All ages welcomeCost: Free with admissionRegistration: Pre-registration requiredTo reserve your spot, call 518-793-2773 or register online at 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/
Global Coin Craft DiscoveryWhat stories can a coin tell? Young explorers will examine coins from around the world and discover the animals, symbols, and landmarks they feature. Then it’s their turn to design their own coin and imagine what their country’s money might look like!Cost: Free with admissionAges: Best for elementary ages
Windsock StudioLet your creativity take flight! Children will craft a bright and playful windsock using colorful materials and patterns inspired by global art traditions. Take it home and see how it moves in the breeze!Cost: Free with admissionAges: Best for elementary ages
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/
Go Green Slime LabGet ready to mix, stretch, and experiment in our Go Green Slime Lab! Children will explore the science of slime while learning how small choices can help care for our planet. In this hands-on workshop, young creators will mix ingredients, test textures, and discover how experimenting and adjusting materials can change their […]
Go Green Slime LabGet ready to mix, stretch, and experiment in our Go Green Slime Lab! Children will explore the science of slime while learning how small choices can help care for our planet. In this hands-on workshop, young creators will mix ingredients, test textures, and discover how experimenting and adjusting materials can change their […]
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/
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
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/
Magnet Painting WorkshopCreate a small masterpiece you can take home and display! In this hands-on art workshop, young artists will design and paint their own wooden magnet inspired by the theme Freedom to Explore. Will your magnet show nature, travel, imagination, or something uniquely you? Each participant will leave with three colorful keepsakes ready for […]
Create a colorful bracelet inspired by bead and weaving traditions from cultures around the world. In this hands-on workshop, children will explore patterns, colors, and the meaning of friendship while designing a bracelet to wear or share. Ages: 5+Cost: Free with admissionRegistration: Pre-registration requiredTo reserve your spot, call 518-793-2773 or register online at ticketleap.events/events/wacm-1.
Visit the museum for free today, thanks to Stewart’s Holiday Match and all who contributed! We are pleased to offer these free days from 10am-3pm once per month. Donations are appreciated but not required.Free Days are generously sponsored by Stewart’s Holiday Match. You can learn more by visiting www.stewartsshops.com/community-giving
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/
Little artists are invited to explore color, texture, and movement in this Earth-inspired art adventure!Children will squish, rub, and finger paint—without the mess—as they experiment with patterns, swirls, and shapes inspired by our planet. This playful, process-based art activity encourages sensory exploration, creativity, and early mark-making skills.Details:Ages: 1–3 yearsCost: Free with admissionCapacity: Limited to 8 […]
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/
