High Desert Museum: Family & Kids Activities

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Family & Kids Activities

Family and Kids Activities 

Special Events

Kids ReadingClick here to view a children's book list for Wagons, Mules and Men

May 10  Whose Home Grand Opening!  Celebrate the reopening of this fun Children's Exhibit and be the first to see the complete remodel.  Live music, stories, puppets, games and crafts!

- Bitterbrush Band plays children's music, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
-Totally Touchable Tales and Puppet Shows in Classroom A (10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm)
- Animal home craft stations in Collins Gallery
Made possible by the Jeld-Wen Foundation.

 

Weekly Programs

Totally Touchable Tales: Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. 
Sensory-filled storytelling about animals and people of the High Desert.  You never know what will happen - crafts, puppets or maybe a live animal appearance!  

Wild Wednesdays:  3:00 p.m.
Do the High Desert Treasure Hunt!  Take a wild journey for clues and treasures throughout the Museum.    Ages 6 to 13.

 

Exhibits Just For Kids

Indoors:

Whose Home?  Hands on learning at the Pleasant Lake Field Station. Reopening May 10th 

Outdoors:  Dig! Crawl! Climb!  Outdoor fun at this nature inspired play area.

  

Members enjoy all events and exhibits for free or for special member prices ! Join now!

 

Spring Break and Summer Camps  

Click here for upcoming camps for kids at the Museum