Events

Local astronomer Howard Lester will teach us about the science of a total solar eclipse, then we’ll make a moon phase shifter to follow along with the moon’s phases in the night sky.Cost: Free with admission

Explore the colors and textures of the moon using tempera paint to make your very own moon art!Cost: Free with admission

55 years ago American astronauts landed on the moon. Let’s make our own miniature lunar landers!Cost: Free with admission

The total solar eclipse is coming up on April 8th! Join us today to make a model of the earth, moon, and sun to understand how the eclipse works. Cost: Free with admission

Reading: “The Sandwich Swap” by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of JordanTheme: Understanding & friendshipEveryone is welcome at our recurring program, Storytime Fridays! This program is appropriate for all ages and includes a story and a craft. Cost: Free with admission

Explore the peoples and cultures of Argentina and view art by Argentinian kids!Cost: Free with admission

Reading: “Ohana Means Family” by Ilima LoomisTheme: Hawaiian cultureEveryone is welcome at our recurring program, Storytime Fridays! This program is appropriate for all ages and includes a story and a craft. Cost: Free with admission

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

Reading: “That’s Not My Name!” by Anoosha SyedTheme: Respecting othersEveryone is welcome at our recurring program, Storytime Fridays! This program is appropriate for all ages and includes a story and a craft. Cost: Free with admission

Join us for our popular family-friendly Paint & Sip series taught by local artist Patrice Jarvis-Weber. Artists will paint their own monarch butterfly on canvas.Cost: $12 per person. Members get a 10% discount! Please call to reserve your spot: 518-793-2773 or visit https://wacm.ticketleap.com/042024/ to reserve online. This class is limited to 9 people. 

Today is Earth Day! Join us for a showcase of our outreach program "Our Earth: Keep it Clean," with art, artifacts, and lots of ideas for how YOU can help keep the earth beautiful. Cost: Free with admission

Learn about Japan, the Japanese language, and view Japanese children’s artwork from the museum’s collection! Cost: Free with admission

Reading: “Pippa’s Passover Plate” by Vivian KirkfieldTheme: PassoverEveryone is welcome at our recurring program, Storytime Fridays! This program is appropriate for all ages and includes a story and a craft. Cost: Free with admission

Join Spanish educator Gabriella and explore the Spanish language. We’ll read the book Luis el Pato Va a México and learn some basic Spanish words.Cost: Free with admission