Museum Description :Amazement Square is dedicated to motivating children and adults of all backgrounds and abilities toward greater creativity and understanding of themselves and the world through hands-on learning. The museum’s exhibits and educational programs encourage all participants to explore the arts and humanities, culture, science, technology and their interdisciplinary relationships.Create a safe, hands-on, fun environment where children learn through play and problem solving. Develop exhibits, programs and outreach activities that encourage informal, multidiscipl .. View More >>
Museum Description :Amazement Square is dedicated to motivating children and adults of all backgrounds and abilities toward greater creativity and understanding of themselves and the world through hands-on learning. The museum’s exhibits and educational programs encourage all participants to explore the arts and humanities, culture, science, technology and their interdisciplinary relationships.Create a safe, hands-on, fun environment where children learn through play and problem solving. Develop exhibits, programs and outreach activities that encourage informal, multidisciplinary and intergenerational learning. Help visitors develop an appreciation for and understanding of our region’s diversity. Enable children to learn about the literary, visual and performing arts; the natural world and sciences; individuals and society. Create educational and recreational opportunities that are sensitive to those with special needs and accessible to the entire community of our region
Museum Admission :Admission : $5
Museum Program :Toddler Tales : Tuesdays at 10:30 AMToddler Tales focuses on preschool preparation through fun and engaging activities, songs, take-home activities and a themed story time. Come out and let our early childhood educators help to introduce your child to numbers, letters, phonics, American Sign Language, and pre-reading skills in an open and welcoming environment! Toddler Tales meets each Tuesday at 10:30 am in The Big Red Barn & is for children 5 & under, but older siblings are also welcome.Baby Meet and Greet : Wednesdays at 11:00 AMWant to meet other parents and give your young child a chance to explore and make new friends, but aren’t quite sure where to start? Baby Meet & Greet is here to help! During Baby Meet & Greet, parents are given the opportunity to play with their little ones in a safe environment while they take some times to get to know other new parents, or even get advice from the seasoned moms with new little ones. The group meets each Wednesday at 11:00am in our newest exhibit, Shipwreck Cove! This program is for children under 36 months and their parents.Little Learners : Thursdays at 10:30 AMHave a little one who loves getting into things? Come to Little Learners and let your little learner dive into the fun in Shipwreck Cove! Little Learners offers a new theme each quarter and provides and opportunity for our very little ones to learn through exploration. Sensory activities, taking turns, pretend play, sharing, music… Little Learners has something for everyone! Join our early childhood educators on Thursday mornings at 10:30 am for this program for children 36 months old and under << View Less