Participants contribute images of organisms by emailing citizenscience@chmuseums.org. The best photos of the month may be featured in a fall exhibition. The first week after the contest ends each month the winner will be announced via Facebook. May's Citizen Science theme is song birds. Photos may be submitted all month long to citizenscience@chmuseums.org
Wee Wednesday will take place at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. This week we will be reading “Mommy and Me“ by Tiya Hall and making a mommy and baby bear.
Come hone your knowledge of native birds and plants by walking the trail with us! Participants will learn or improve visual, vocal, and behavioral bird identification skills. We will also take a closer look at the plants found along the trail and learn about their place in the ecosystem. The Museum Trail Nature Walk is FREE and […]
Join us each Saturday in May from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for our Living History Saturdays focusing on Sheep Shearing. We will explore the different steps involved in processing wool, including shearing sheep, washing the wool, carding and spinning thread, weaving thread into cloth, and dyeing with natural dyes. May 6 – Shearing and […]
Meet our special guest speaker Dr. Margaret Weitekamp, space historian and curator at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. Dr. Weitekamp will give a talk about her book Space Craze at 11 AM, which highlights a variety of space topics such as science fiction fandoms, space stations, and the Apollo program--all focused on the […]
The Carolina Skygazers Astronomy Club meets the second Tuesday of every month, except December, at 7:30 pm. We would love to have you join us! The Museum doors open at […]
Wee Wednesday will take place at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. This week we will be reading “I Love My Mummy“ and making a Mother's Day Card.
For ages 4 – 6. Pre-registration required. Member Exclusive. Adult tickets are complimentary and are not registered online. Register Here Come to Historic Brattonsville to meet some of the animals. We will read an animal story, and everyone will get a scavenger hunt sheet with pictures of different animals to check off the list. We […]
Join us each Saturday in May from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for our Living History Saturdays focusing on Sheep Shearing. We will explore the different steps involved in processing wool, including shearing sheep, washing the wool, carding and spinning thread, weaving thread into cloth, and dyeing with natural dyes. There will be sheep shearing […]
Wee Wednesday will take place at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. This week we will be reading “A Cuddle for Little Duck“ and making a duck hat.
Join us in the Naturalist Center to learn about endangered species from all over the world and from the Carolinas. Explore specimens, watch videos, and make crafts to learn how we can help protect these plants and animals! This program is included in general admission. Tickets
Come hone your knowledge of native birds and plants by walking the trail with us! Participants will learn or improve visual, vocal, and behavioral bird identification skills. We will also take a closer look at the plants found along the trail and learn about their place in the ecosystem. The Museum Trail Nature Walk is FREE and […]
Join us each Saturday in May from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for our Living History Saturdays focusing on Sheep Shearing. We will explore the different steps involved in processing wool, including shearing sheep, washing the wool, carding and spinning thread, weaving thread into cloth, and dyeing with natural dyes. There will be sheep shearing […]
Wee Wednesday will take place at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. This week we will be reading “I'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean“ and making a whale.
The 9:30 class is exclusively for babies (ages 8-18 months), with the 10:30 being for toddlers (ages 2-4). Each session lasts 30 minutes. Limited capacity per session. Pre-registration is required.
Instead of a Saturday morning cartoon, tune in to learn about a plant or animal from the Carolinas and beyond. Join us on Facebook, Culture &Heritage Museums’ Youtube Channel, or TikTok on the fourth Saturday of each month.
Join us each Saturday in May from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for our Living History Saturdays focusing on Sheep Shearing. We will explore the different steps involved in processing wool, including shearing sheep, washing the wool, carding and spinning thread, weaving thread into cloth, and dyeing with natural dyes. There will be sheep shearing […]
Curious about the plants in your backyard? Join us for a seminar series where you will learn how to identify native, invasive, and endangered plant species of the Piedmont through nature walks and hands-on activities. Series Topics: March 25 – Native Species April 29 – Flowers and their Pollinators May 27 – Invasive Species Suggested […]
Join us on Facebook, Culture &Heritage Museums’ Youtube Channel, or TikTok on the last Tuesday of each month. Tune in to sing some silly songs with the Main Street Children’s Museum educators. Each month features its own theme with two educational songs that you can practice with your child to help develop their early learning skills. May’s theme […]
Participants contribute images of organisms by emailing citizenscience@chmuseums.org. The best photos of the month may be featured in a fall exhibition. The first week after the contest ends each month the winner will be announced via Facebook. June's Citizen Science theme is insects. Photos may be submitted all month long to citizenscience@chmuseums.org
Join us for the grand opening of our newest traveling exhibit, Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites™. Explore classic children’s stories through this interactive exhibit, make crafts to take home, and enjoy a visit from the Bookmobile! Throughout the day, enjoy the planetarium show, Max Goes to the Moon, based on the book by Jeffrey […]