Museum Description :It's the only museum where you can come and touch things. [At other museums] you have to walk around, keep your hands in your pockets. Here we say go up, touch it, play with it, push it, figure out what makes it work." Young Architects demonstrates the construction and planning elements that lend function, safety and comfort to the buildings in which we work, live and play. Children learn about famous architects, then try their hands at designing their own unique structures through interactive stations. Make a model in the style of Frank Lloyd Wright or I.M. Pe .. View More >>
Museum Description :It's the only museum where you can come and touch things. [At other museums] you have to walk around, keep your hands in your pockets. Here we say go up, touch it, play with it, push it, figure out what makes it work." Young Architects demonstrates the construction and planning elements that lend function, safety and comfort to the buildings in which we work, live and play. Children learn about famous architects, then try their hands at designing their own unique structures through interactive stations. Make a model in the style of Frank Lloyd Wright or I.M. Pei. Discover the differences between different building materials like waffle blocks, natural wood blocks and foam. Demonstrate your design skills and express your creativity with wooden planks and Lego blocks.
Museum Admission :Adults (18 & up) : $11.00Ages 2-17 : $10Military and Seniors : $10Children under two : Free
Museum Program :Junk Music with The Junkman Specialty Camp : Join The Junkman as you explore using only re-used materials as instruments of music. Learn the basics of percussion, teamwork in music making, listening skills, rhythmic drills, the basics of improvisation, dynamics, and introduction to eco-rhythms. No prior music training necessary and campers make an instrument to take home.Location: Children’s Museum of VADates: July 6-10Time: 9 am - NoonCost per camper: $70 members, $80 non- members Smorgasbord Science : This camp is a concoction of fun! Campers will investigate wacky weather, learn to launch rockets, and make fizzy and foamy mixtures. Time will also be spent examining the science of the small and aiming for the stars.Location: Children’s Museum of VA Dates : July 20-24Time : 9 am - NoonEclectic Art : Campers will have the opportunity to explore their inner artist through a variety of artistic media. This fine arts sampler includes painting, working with clay, collage, introductory printmaking, and much more.Location: Portsmouth Art and Cultural CenterDate: July 20-24Time: 1 - 4 pm << View Less