Celebrate the colorful traditions of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in this hands-on program for ages 7 and up! Learn about ofrendas (altars), try out simple Spanish phrases, and create your own papel picado (decorative paper cut-outs) to take home. A lively way to explore this special Mexican holiday together!Cost: Free with […]
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/
Color and decorate a bright sugar skull sheet with crayons, stickers, and collage fun—then cut it out and glue it to a popsicle stick to make your own festive mask! Want to learn more about this celebration? Check out the books on display to bring Día de los Muertos to life!Cost: Free with admission & while […]
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/
Come scoop, sort, and sift through all the colors of this joyful celebration! This self-guided sensory play lets little ones explore textures, colors, and creativity while learning through hands-on fun. 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/
Join us for a lively, interactive music session that 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
Make a Day of It! Start your morning with Kinder Rhythm Drumming (10:30–11:30am) — sing, move, and make music together! Then head to the art room for an age-appropriate craft just for our littlest makers.11/06: Scarecrow Buddy11/20: Sweet Pumpkin Pie Craft 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/
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” using your very own handprint! Perfect for children ages 2 and up, this fun and creative series lets little artists design and bring home a new handmade friend each session.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/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/
Bring the magic of Thailand’s Yi Peng Festival to life! Kids ages 5+ can design glowing paper lanterns inspired by this celebration of light. Up to 10 artists per session. Cost: Free with admission. Call 518-793-2773 or visit ticketleap.events/events/wacm-1 to reserve.
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/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/
Share kindness, join the chain! Celebrate World Kindness Day during our Free Day by decorating a paper strip with kind words, drawings, or thank-you notes, then add it to our growing museum Kindness Chain. Let’s see how long it can grow!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/
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/
Make poppy flowers to honor heroes this Veterans Day!Let’s honor our heroes! Kids ages 5+ can twist red and green pipe cleaners into poppy flowers to thank those who have served our country. 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/
Self-guided activity: Create a handmade card to thank a veteran for their service! Add your own drawings, stickers, and messages of gratitude. Cost: Free with admission and while supplies last.
Celebrate Veterans Day with a gooey good time! Mix red, white, and blue slime to honor our heroes.Cost: Free with admission. Pre-registration required for the Slime Lab only.Reserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit ticketleap.events/events/wacm-1.*IMPORTANT: When registering online, be sure to select the specific Slime Lab event, not general admission tickets.
Celebrate Veterans Day with a gooey good time! Mix red, white, and blue slime to honor our heroes.Cost: Free with admission. Pre-registration required for the Slime Lab only.Reserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit ticketleap.events/events/wacm-1.*IMPORTANT: When registering online, be sure to select the specific Slime Lab event, not general admission tickets.
Celebrate Veterans Day with a gooey good time! Mix red, white, and blue slime to honor our heroes.Cost: Free with admission. Pre-registration required for the Slime Lab only.Reserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit ticketleap.events/events/wacm-1.*IMPORTANT: When registering online, be sure to select the specific Slime Lab event, not general admission tickets.
