Sensory Friendly Days give visitors of all ages with complex developmental disabilities, sensory sensitivities, or on the autism spectrum a safe, comfortable environment to explore the museum exhibits during special hours before the museum opens to the general public. Where possible, our lights will be dimmed and the sound turned off. Signage will be posted […]
Explore the amazing world of art through the eyes of artists and see how their artwork can inspire your own. Try new techniques and get your creativity flowing. All materials are included in this free program. 2pm – 3pm (ages 5-6) Register Here | 3:30pm – 4:30pm (ages 7-10) Register Here
Explore the amazing world of art through the eyes of artists and see how their artwork can inspire your own. Try new techniques and get your creativity flowing. All materials are included in this free program. 2pm – 3pm (ages 5-6) Register Here | 3:30pm – 4:30pm (ages 7-10) Register Here
Explore the amazing world of art through the eyes of artists and see how their artwork can inspire your own. Try new techniques and get your creativity flowing. All materials are included in this free program. 2pm – 3pm (ages 5-6) Register Here | 3:30pm – 4:30pm (ages 7-10) Register Here
Friday, June 30 - Saturday, July 1 | Starts at 2:30pm | Free Join the Kenosha Public Museum out at Hawthorn Hollow for a BioBlitz! BioBlitzes are 24-hour citizen science biodiversity surveys that are held all over the world by different organizations. This is a place for anyone with an interest in ecology, biology, botany, […]
“Saving the planet” can sound like such a big task, but there are things we can all do every day to make a difference. Join the Kenosha Public Museum and Blue House Books as we learn about Great Lakes conservation through family-friendly, hands-on activities, readings by local authors for kids and adults, and discover how […]
Kenosha’s distant past is hidden all along the lakeshore, fossils of ancient coral reefs and the animals that lived there flood the sandy beaches. Kenosha’s future depends on us taking care of the beautiful spaces we have. So join us for a community fossil hunt and beach clean-up! Curator of Education Nick Wiersum will be […]
Wednesday, September 13* | 5:30pm – 7:30pm | $8 ($10 non-member) | Register Here Help clean up the Root River, a 43-mile-long tributary that flows into Lake Michigan at the City of Racine, with the Kenosha Museums! Participants will paddle kayaks and collect trash together as we enjoy the beauty of the river bank. A […]
Sunday, September 17 | 1:00pm and 2:00pm | Instructor: Tiffany Knopow | Free 1:00pm Session Register Here 2:00pm Session Register Here Pre-register for this family workshop and bring your plastic shopping bags to upcycle into useful crocheted items like coasters and start on bigger projects like mats. After the workshop drop into the Field Station to continue […]
Saturday, November 18 | 10:00am - 12:30pm | $25 per scout, adults no charge but are requested to register in advance | Register Here Using watercolors, tempera, and DIY puffy paint, experience the world of a painter and express yourself by creating four different pieces of art. Earned Badge: Painting
Saturday, December 16 | Instructor: Nick Wiersum | $10 per person | Session 1: 10:00am – 12:00pm Register Here | Session 2: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Register Here Spend part of your holiday season with your inner child and create a house good enough to eat! Using graham crackers, pretzel rods, cookies, frosting, candy, and your imagination, […]
