Museums
Science, art, and discovery
Animal Encounters at Discovery World
Hands-on animal encounters at Discovery World; tickets $19–$27.
Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Explore nature exhibits at Hawthorn Glen Nature Center, free.
Rocks Rock! At Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Learn about rocks and geology at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center.
Children’s Concert: The Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns at The Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens
Family-friendly concert featuring Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals at Villa Terrace.
Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open at Discovery World
Design and build projects at Kohl's Lab inside Discovery World.
Messy Mondays at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum MKE
Messy play for babies and toddlers at Betty Brinn Children's Museum.
Field Trip - 50 Children
Field trip program at Wonderscope Children's Museum.
WonderBaby & Me
Parent–baby sensory & play time at Wonderscope Children's Museum.
Science Time- Summer Hours
Hands-on science activities at Wonderscope Children's Museum.
More events outside the Milwaukee area
40 events farther afield.
Freighter Golf: Around the Great Lakes
Interactive golf game around the Great Lakes at the museum.
Life in the 1850s
Step back in time and explore life in 1850s Cincinnati.
Dino Discoveries
Discover dinosaurs and prehistoric life at Museum of Natural History.
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
Drop in for a museum tour highlighting the collection at Speed.
Polar World Closing Weekend Celebration
Final weekend celebrating Polar World at Carnegie Museum—see Arctic life before it closes.
Ealy House Museum Open
Historic house museum open for family tours in New Albany.
Currents of Change: The Living History of the Great Lakes
Living history of the Great Lakes at the National Museum.
Double Feature: SUPERMASSIVE BLACK HOLES: UNCOVERING THE INVISIBLE and JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE MILKY WAY
Immersive planetarium shows exploring black holes and the Milky Way.
Show: A Teenager's Guide to the Galaxy
Engaging planetarium show designed for teens exploring space and astronomy.
Science Stage Show
Interactive science demonstrations on the Museum's Science Stage.
Songs and Stories
Singalong and storytime for babies and young toddlers.
OMNIMAX® – Wild Rescue
Immersive giant-screen film about wildlife rescue and conservation.
Public Tours
Guided tours through Cincinnati Art Museum's world-class collection.
Public Rotunda Tours
Guided tours of Cincinnati's historic Rotunda building.
OMNIMAX® – T.Rex
T.Rex comes alive on the giant OMNIMAX screen.
Speed Chat Spot
Chat with a docent about artworks at Speed Art Museum.
HOOK screening! A special family-friendly screening of Hook with screenwriter James V. Hart!
Family-friendly screening of Hook with screenwriter James V. Hart at Columbus Museum of Art.
Free Family Day: Kid Dance Party
Free family day with kids' dance party at Akron Art Museum.
Abstract Expressionists: The Women exhibition tour
Explore women Abstract Expressionists on a guided tour at Speed.
Time-traveling Caterpillar Scavenger Hunt
Time-traveling scavenger hunt at The Frick Pittsburgh—adventure through art and history.
"Street Nihonga" Open House
Open house at Spencer Museum of Art featuring contemporary art exhibition.
ALL TOGETHER Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger hunt at Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh—interactive exploration through exhibits.
Storytime at the Museum
Storytime at Carnegie Museum of Natural History—combine books with natural history exploration.
Full Moon Tour of the Octagon Earthwork
Nighttime tour of Octagon Earthwork under the full moon.
Time Travelers
Step back in time at Shawnee Town 1929 Museum with hands-on history fun.
Open Studio: America250 Pop-Up!
Hands-on art studio celebrating America's 250th anniversary at CMA.
Barbara Schilling-Be Bold!
Art exhibit 'Be Bold!' in Lowell—inspiring family viewing.
Ralph Annunziata-' w i t h I N & w i t h O UT'
Art exhibit in Lowell—family-friendly visual experience.
Grab Your Slice of History
Food and history celebration at Ohio History Connection.