June 2016 Activities at Providence Children’s Museum

Mythical Creatures
Wednesday, June 1 & Thursday, June 2 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Children explore a variety of mythical creatures from unicorns to dragons in Discovery Studio, the Museum’s hands-on art and science exploration space. Master the minotaur's labyrinth, create a unicorn horn, and more.


Toddler Try-It: Mermaid Mud
Friday, June 3 • 10:00 AM - Noon
Young children, ages 18 months to 3 years, use real tools and explore the creative process as they delve into different hands-on art and science activities each Friday morning. This week, toddlers sculpt playscapes from mermaid “mud” and decorate them with shells, gems and sea creatures.


MetLife Family Friday
ALSO Friday, June 3 • 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Providence Children’s Museum is open free of charge every Friday evening June through Labor Day from 5:00 - 8:00 PM for “MetLife Family Friday – Free at Five!,” sponsored by MetLife Foundation. Stay out late and splash, play, explore and discover!


Fairy Houses
Saturday, June 4 & Sunday, June 5 • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Children use a variety of natural and found materials to create imaginative dwellings for fairy friends.


Mythical Creatures
Monday, June 6 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Children explore a variety of mythical creatures from unicorns to dragons in Discovery Studio, the Museum’s hands-on art and science exploration space. Master the minotaur's labyrinth, create a unicorn horn, and more.


Play and Learn: Ramps and Balls
Tuesday, June 7 • 10:00 AM - Noon
Play and Learn is the Museum’s open-ended story-based program especially for 2- to 4-year-olds and their parents, designed to help preschoolers build their skills in a variety of areas and to help parents continue the learning at home. This week, preschoolers practice problem solving as they build ramps and towers and experiment with rolling balls.

Mythical Creatures
Wednesday, June 8 & Thursday, June 9 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Children explore a variety of mythical creatures from unicorns to dragons in Discovery Studio, the Museum’s hands-on art and science exploration space. Master the minotaur's labyrinth, create a unicorn horn, and more.


Toddler Try-It: Mermaid Mud
Friday, June 10 • 10:00 AM - Noon
Young children, ages 18 months to 3 years, use real tools and explore the creative process as they delve into different hands-on art and science activities each Friday morning. This week, toddlers sculpt playscapes from mermaid “mud” and decorate them with shells, gems and sea creatures.


MetLife Family Friday
ALSO Friday, June 10 • 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Providence Children’s Museum is open free of charge every Friday evening June through Labor Day from 5:00 - 8:00 PM for “MetLife Family Friday – Free at Five!,” sponsored by MetLife Foundation. Stay out late and splash, play, explore and discover!


After the Beanstalk: Jack, Jill and the Giant
Saturday, June 11 & Sunday, June 12 • 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Help Jack and his sister Jill solve the giant's puzzling spatial challenges in an interactive performance that expands on the classic tale. Shows at 10:30 & 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM & 1:30 PM; recommended for ages 3 and up.
Underwritten by Dominion Foundation.


Re-Constructors
Monday, June 13 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sculpt, build and artfully arrange an array of recycled materials – caps, tubes and other reclaimed treasures – in Discovery Studio, the Museum’s open-ended art and science exploration space.
Underwritten by Amgen Foundation.


Play and Learn: Bugs in Boxes
Tuesday, June 14 • 10:00 AM - Noon
Play and Learn is the Museum’s open-ended story-based program especially for 2- to 4-year-olds and their parents, designed to help preschoolers build their skills in a variety of areas and to help parents continue the learning at home. This week, preschoolers practice sorting and develop spatial awareness as they find just the right size boxes to fit various bugs.


Re-Constructors
Wednesday, June 15 & Thursday, June 16 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sculpt, build and artfully arrange an array of recycled materials – caps, tubes and other reclaimed treasures – in Discovery Studio, the Museum’s open-ended art and science exploration space.
Underwritten by Amgen Foundation.


Toddler Try-It: Tool Tinkering
Friday, June 17 • 10:00 AM - Noon
Young children, ages 18 months to 3 years, use real tools and explore the creative process as they delve into different hands-on art and science activities each Friday morning. This week, toddlers tinker around with nuts and bolts and explore real tools.


MetLife Family Friday | Summer Reading Kick-Off
ALSO Friday, June 17 • 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Start off a summer of reading with activities and recommended booklists from Rhode Island children’s librarians, and learn how to get involved in the summer reading program at your local library. Presented by The Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services; recommended for ages 4 to 10.

Providence Children’s Museum is open free of charge every Friday evening June through Labor Day from 5:00 - 8:00 PM for “MetLife Family Friday – Free at Five!,” sponsored by MetLife Foundation. Stay out late and splash, play, explore and discover!


Imagination Playground
Saturday, June 18 & Sunday, June 19 • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Kids invent their own ways to play as they stack and build with huge blue foam blocks, wheels, spools, tubes and a variety of loose parts. Construct castles and forts, create interesting sculptures and more!
Underwritten by Dominion Foundation.


Happy Father’s Day!
Sunday, June 19 • 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Admission to Providence Children’s Museum is free for dads and granddads all day on Father’s Day. Bring the family and play, explore and celebrate together!


Re-Constructors
Monday, June 20 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sculpt, build and artfully arrange an array of recycled materials – caps, tubes and other reclaimed treasures – in Discovery Studio, the Museum’s open-ended art and science exploration space.
Underwritten by Amgen Foundation.


Bubble Blast
Tuesday, June 21 • 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Kids experiment with ways to blow bubbles big and small using an assortment of interesting tools in the Museum’s Children’s Garden.


Re-Constructors
Wednesday, June 22 - Friday, June 24 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sculpt, build and artfully arrange an array of recycled materials – caps, tubes and other reclaimed treasures – in Discovery Studio, the Museum’s open-ended art and science exploration space.
Underwritten by Amgen Foundation.


MetLife Family Friday
ALSO Friday, June 24 • 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Providence Children’s Museum is open free of charge every Friday evening June through Labor Day from 5:00 - 8:00 PM for “MetLife Family Friday – Free at Five!,” sponsored by MetLife Foundation. Stay out late and splash, play, explore and discover!


Mud Play
Saturday, June 25 & Sunday, June 26 • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Dig, scoop, build and mess around with mud and natural materials and mold marvelous mud pies in celebration of International Mud Day.


Light and Color
Monday, June 27 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Kids experiment with light and color in Discovery Studio, the Museum’s open-ended art and science exploration space. Choose from an array of colorful materials to create sun catcher sculptures and explore and build with vibrant blocks and prisms.


Stomp Rockets
Tuesday, June 28 • 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Kids use the power of air to blast a rocket high in the sky in the Museum’s Children's Garden.


Light and Color
Wednesday, June 29 & Thursday, June 30 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Kids experiment with light and color in Discovery Studio, the Museum’s open-ended art and science exploration space. Choose from an array of colorful materials to create sun catcher sculptures and explore and build with vibrant blocks and prisms.


Providence Children’s Museum ¬– Come play, come learn!
The Museum is located at 100 South Street in Providence’s Jewelry District. September through March, open Tuesday through Sunday and Monday school holidays, 9 AM to 6 PM, and selected Fridays until 8 PM. April through August, open 7 days. Activities are free with Museum admission of $9.00 per person; admission is always free for Museum members. Call (401) 273-KIDS or visit www.ChildrenMuseum.org.