Events

Travel the globe through play! In this hands-on program, kids will observe and explore real toys from different countries, ask questions, and guess where each toy might be from. After investigating, children will have the chance to play with the toys, discovering firsthand how kids around the world have fun—and what we all have in common! Cost: […]

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 the Fourth of July with science and sparkles! We’re going to mix up our very own patriotic slime using red, white, and blue colors, glitter, and maybe even stars! As we squish and stretch it, we’ll learn how slime is made and create something super cool to take home.Cost: Free with admission. Reserve your […]

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/

Young space lovers will build their own rockets using toilet paper rolls, tin foil windows, and tissue paper flames—then blast off on a playful journey around the World Awareness Children’s Museum! Cost: Free with admission. Reserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit wacm.ticketleap.comReady for takeoff? Join us for Rocket Ready Camp: Astronaut in Training from […]

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/

Kinder Rhythm Inspires creativity, joyful play, and social interaction through the power of group rhythm-making. This includes singing, dancing, playing instruments, and moving to the beat. Come and join Susie Barber, national and international music, theatre, and movement educator and drum facilitator for a morning of fun and adventure with a hands-on rhythmic exploration for […]

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/

Bring your favorite Superhero Action Figure into the museum, where they can 'fly around the world'!  Fly over Thailand's bridge, perch on the Dragon Boat’s nose, leap into Japan, and glide over Ship to Shore. Can your figurine help someone cross the bridge safely? Will they race against the Dragon Boat? Can they soar foods to Japan's […]

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/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/

Dig, scoop, and explore ocean, beach, and magical underwater-themed sensory bins! Perfect for preschoolers, this hands-on play boosts fine motor skills, creativity, and calming focus—while making a “splash” with summer 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/

Get ready to roar! Get ready to roar! Children ages 3 and up will create their very own tiger puppet using paper bags and colorful decorations. Before crafting, participants will observe related artifacts or art from the museum’s collection to spark inspiration and connect with the theme. This hands-on activity is perfect for playful storytelling and […]

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/

Beads & Beyond Craft ClubHands-on fun. Global flair. Endless creativity.Get ready to bead, create, and explore! For four weeks in July, elementary-aged children will dive into jewelry traditions from around the world, using the museum’s global collection as inspiration. From pasta beads to paper creations, kids will explore color, shape, and pattern while crafting their […]

Make it. Decorate it. Play it!Join us for a musical journey around the world—through crafts! Throughout July, children will explore music and cultures from across the globe by creating their own instruments inspired by traditions from different countries. From fiesta tambourines to Chinese drums, kids will use everyday materials to build, decorate, and even play […]

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/

Kinder Rhythm Inspires creativity, joyful play, and social interaction through the power of group rhythm-making. This includes singing, dancing, playing instruments, and moving to the beat. Come and join Susie Barber, national and international music, theatre, and movement educator and drum facilitator for a morning of fun and adventure with a hands-on rhythmic exploration for […]

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

Summer Clay Craft ClubJoin us for a hands-on clay sculpting adventure where young artists will learn simple techniques and let their imaginations soar!Dates & Themes:07/11/25 – Birds in Flight:Fly into the art room as we bring your favorite bird to life through clay sculpting!07/18/25 – 90s Nostalgia Pinch Pots:We're throwing it back to the ’90s […]

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

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/

Young wizards, fairies, and potion masters—get ready to mix up a gooey, glittery slime potion full of enchantment! Stir in sparkles, colors, and a little imagination to bring your magical creation to life.Cost: Free with admission. Reserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit wacm.ticketleap.comCan’t get enough magical messes? Join us for Potion Playtime: Magical Mess […]

Beads & Beyond Craft ClubHands-on fun. Global flair. Endless creativity.Get ready to bead, create, and explore! For four weeks in July, elementary-aged children will dive into jewelry traditions from around the world, using the museum’s global collection as inspiration. From pasta beads to paper creations, kids will explore color, shape, and pattern while crafting their […]

Make it. Decorate it. Play it!Join us for a musical journey around the world—through crafts! Throughout July, children will explore music and cultures from across the globe by creating their own instruments inspired by traditions from different countries. From fiesta tambourines to Chinese drums, kids will use everyday materials to build, decorate, and even play […]

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/

Kinder Rhythm Inspires creativity, joyful play, and social interaction through the power of group rhythm-making. This includes singing, dancing, playing instruments, and moving to the beat. Come and join Susie Barber, national and international music, theatre, and movement educator and drum facilitator for a morning of fun and adventure with a hands-on rhythmic exploration for […]

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

Summer Clay Craft ClubJoin us for a hands-on clay sculpting adventure where young artists will learn simple techniques and let their imaginations soar!Dates & Themes:07/11/25 – Birds in Flight:Fly into the art room as we bring your favorite bird to life through clay sculpting!07/18/25 – 90s Nostalgia Pinch Pots:We're throwing it back to the ’90s […]

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/

Calling all young explorers!Get a sneak peek of our Urban Explorers Summer Camp with this self-guided scavenger hunt through the museum. Search world-themed exhibits, discover Youth Art from around the globe, and spark your creativity! Ask for your scavenger sheet at the Front Desk—and don’t forget to collect your official explorer stamp when you complete […]

NEW! Scribble Squad: Foil Fun Finger PaintingMondays are made for mess and creativity!Scribble Squad is a new monthly program designed just for toddlers ages 18 months–3 years. Each session invites little artists to explore color, texture, and movement through playful, hands-on art. This month, children will finger paint on large, foil-covered tables—perfect for shiny, squishy […]

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/

Beads & Beyond Craft ClubHands-on fun. Global flair. Endless creativity.Get ready to bead, create, and explore! For four weeks in July, elementary-aged children will dive into jewelry traditions from around the world, using the museum’s global collection as inspiration. From pasta beads to paper creations, kids will explore color, shape, and pattern while crafting their […]

Make it. Decorate it. Play it!Join us for a musical journey around the world—through crafts! Throughout July, children will explore music and cultures from across the globe by creating their own instruments inspired by traditions from different countries. From fiesta tambourines to Chinese drums, kids will use everyday materials to build, decorate, and even play […]

Grab your scissors and get ready to build like the ancient Egyptians! Children ages 4 and up will practice their cutting and stacking skills to create a pyramid-inspired paper craft to take home. Before crafting, participants will explore real artifacts and art from the museum’s collection for inspiration—connecting creativity with culture in a hands-on way.Space […]

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/

Kinder Rhythm Inspires creativity, joyful play, and social interaction through the power of group rhythm-making. This includes singing, dancing, playing instruments, and moving to the beat. Come and join Susie Barber, national and international music, theatre, and movement educator and drum facilitator for a morning of fun and adventure with a hands-on rhythmic exploration for […]

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

Summer Clay Craft ClubJoin us for a hands-on clay sculpting adventure where young artists will learn simple techniques and let their imaginations soar!Dates & Themes:07/11/25 – Birds in Flight:Fly into the art room as we bring your favorite bird to life through clay sculpting!07/18/25 – 90s Nostalgia Pinch Pots:We're throwing it back to the ’90s […]

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 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 hands-on adventure as we explore the beauty and diversity of seashells from across the globe! Young sea explorers will examine real shells from different countries and different bodies of water, learn fun facts about where they come from, and create their very own shell-inspired 'friend' to take home. This workshop blends […]

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/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/

Discover the beauty and meaning of henna in this self-guided art activity inspired by traditions from India! Children will trace their own hands and decorate them with eye-catching patterns inspired by real henna designs. As they create, they’ll learn about where henna comes from, how it’s used, and why it’s an important part of many […]

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/

Bounce on over for a wildly creative adventure! Kids will get up close with themed art and artifacts from our collection, then unleash their inner artist by decorating their own kangaroo masterpiece—by hop-hop, I mean dot-dot, dots galore!Space is limited to 8 lil’ hoppers—so don’t wait!Cost: Free with admissionReserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit […]

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/

Beads & Beyond Craft ClubHands-on fun. Global flair. Endless creativity.Get ready to bead, create, and explore! For four weeks in July, elementary-aged children will dive into jewelry traditions from around the world, using the museum’s global collection as inspiration. From pasta beads to paper creations, kids will explore color, shape, and pattern while crafting their […]

Make it. Decorate it. Play it!Join us for a musical journey around the world—through crafts! Throughout July, children will explore music and cultures from across the globe by creating their own instruments inspired by traditions from different countries. From fiesta tambourines to Chinese drums, kids will use everyday materials to build, decorate, and even play […]

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/

Kinder Rhythm Inspires creativity, joyful play, and social interaction through the power of group rhythm-making. This includes singing, dancing, playing instruments, and moving to the beat. Come and join Susie Barber, national and international music, theatre, and movement educator and drum facilitator for a morning of fun and adventure with a hands-on rhythmic exploration for […]

 A Joyful Journey Through Latin Music for the Whole Family!  Date: July 31, 11am-12pmVenue: Charles R. Wood Theater, Cabaret spaceArtist: The Sembrich’s 2025 Flonzaley Resident ArtistsProgram: Latin American Music WorkshopDescription: The World Awareness Children’s Museum is partnering with The Sembrich to present a youth workshop celebrating Latin American music and dance. This educational event will showcase The Sembrich’s 2025 Flonzaley […]

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

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/

Pack up your favorite toy animal and bring them along to the museum for a day of adventure! Whether they swim, fly, gallop, or climb, your cuddly companion will explore cultures and countries as they journey around the world with you.  Don't forget to color a picture in the Art Room of your favorite memory today […]