Family Paint Night - Bob Ross Party

Join us for a fun opportunity to create and paint together as a family! Bob Ross Paint Party: Let’s follow along with artist and entertainer Bob Ross and create some “happy little trees” together! You are encouraged to dress up like Bob Ross! These programs are design......More

Join us for a fun opportunity to create and paint together as a family! Bob Ross Paint Party: Let’s follow along with artist and entertainer Bob Ross and create some “happy little trees” together! You are encouraged to dress up like Bob Ross! These programs are designed for a child and a caregiver to attend and enjoy making something together. Each family ticket (1 adult & 1 child) includes 2 canvases that you will keep any art making supplies needed for the activity and guided instruction every step of the way. No prior painting experience is required! **All participants will be required to wear a mask for the entirety of the program** Classes will be limited to 5 adult/student pairs. Pre-registration is required. There will be no ticket sales at the door. This to maintain safety and program quality. Thank you for your understanding. Registration closes the 12 hours before the event. Ages: Children in K-5 grade and an adult Time: 6 – 8 p.m. Cost: $35 Members / Museums for All $40 Non-Members

Art Around You: Exploring Contemporary Art in the Community

The Children’s Discovery Museum has been awarded The Mirza Arts and Culture grant from the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc. (IPCF) which helps fund this program. Tour ......More

The Children’s Discovery Museum has been awarded The Mirza Arts and Culture grant from the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc. (IPCF) which helps fund this program. Tour University Galleries of Illinois State University LIVE virtually from the Museum! Each child will be required to wear a mask will receive a set of sanitized materials to create their own work of art. Each date there are two sections of the same program. Please fill out our Child Information Form https://bit.ly/33hU0JP and our COVID-19 Waiver Form https://bit.ly/3bGxA8A. Age: 7-10 years old Dates: October 10 Times: 9:00am-Noon and 1:30-4:30pm Cost: Free with pre-registration https://www.facebook.com/events/325635545189340/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

Children's Discovery Museum, Normal, IL 101 E Beaufort St, Normal, IL 61761

Art Around You: Exploring Contemporary Art in the Community

The Children’s Discovery Museum has been awarded The Mirza Arts and Culture grant from the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc. (IPCF) which helps fund this program. Tour ......More

The Children’s Discovery Museum has been awarded The Mirza Arts and Culture grant from the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc. (IPCF) which helps fund this program. Tour University Galleries of Illinois State University LIVE virtually from the Museum! Each child will be required to wear a mask will receive a set of sanitized materials to create their own work of art. Each date there are two sections of the same program. Please fill out our Child Information Form https://bit.ly/33hU0JP and our COVID-19 Waiver Form https://bit.ly/3bGxA8A. Age: 7-10 years old Dates: October 10 Times: 9:00am-Noon and 1:30-4:30pm Cost: Free with pre-registration https://www.facebook.com/events/325635545189340/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

Children's Discovery Museum, Normal, IL 101 E Beaufort St, Normal, IL 61761

STEAM Challenge Workshop: Marble Run Challenge

STEAM Challenge Workshops offer parents and children an opportunity to engage in hands-on STEAM based learning and exploration together. Each program consists of instructor led discussion of STEAM principles and various STEAM challenges that parent/child pairs will work......More

STEAM Challenge Workshops offer parents and children an opportunity to engage in hands-on STEAM based learning and exploration together. Each program consists of instructor led discussion of STEAM principles and various STEAM challenges that parent/child pairs will work together to solve! All participants will be required to wear a mask for the entirety of the program. Classes will be limited to 5 adult/student pairs. Pre-registration is required. There will be no ticket sales at the door. This to maintain safety and program quality. Thank you for your understanding. Registration closes the 12 hours before the event. Ages: Children in K-5 grade and Adult Time: 1 – 3 p.m. Cost: $35 Members / Museums for All $40 Non-Members Website: https://www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/158/Innovation-Station

Halloween Hoopla 2020 Style

This popular fall family event has been redesigned this year. Come in costume to celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating a haunted maze and Spooktacular games and crafts. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. **All participants will be required to wear a m......More

This popular fall family event has been redesigned this year. Come in costume to celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating a haunted maze and Spooktacular games and crafts. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. **All participants will be required to wear a mask for the entirety of the program. Event will be limited to 50 participants for each event time. Our Low/No touch exhibits will be open with extra sanitation procedures during the event. Making activities will include all the supplies you need with no sharing required.** Pre-registration is required. There will be no ticket sales at the door. This to maintain safety and program quality. Thank you for your understanding. Registration closes the 12 hours before the event. Members Only: Thursday October 29 6-8 p.m. Friday October 30 6-8 p.m. Saturday October 31 1–3 p.m. 6-8 p.m. Sunday November 1 1–3 p.m. 6-8 p.m. Cost: $10 Members / Museums for All $15 Non-Members For more info about CDM events please go to https://www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/164/Special-Events. https://www.facebook.com/events/769663827169154/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

Children's Discovery Museum, Normal, IL 101 E Beaufort St, Normal, IL 61761

Halloween Hoopla 2020 Style

This popular fall family event has been redesigned this year. Come in costume to celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating a haunted maze and Spooktacular games and crafts. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. **All participants will be required to wear a m......More

This popular fall family event has been redesigned this year. Come in costume to celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating a haunted maze and Spooktacular games and crafts. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. **All participants will be required to wear a mask for the entirety of the program. Event will be limited to 50 participants for each event time. Our Low/No touch exhibits will be open with extra sanitation procedures during the event. Making activities will include all the supplies you need with no sharing required.** Pre-registration is required. There will be no ticket sales at the door. This to maintain safety and program quality. Thank you for your understanding. Registration closes the 12 hours before the event. Members Only: Thursday October 29 6-8 p.m. Friday October 30 6-8 p.m. Saturday October 31 1–3 p.m. 6-8 p.m. Sunday November 1 1–3 p.m. 6-8 p.m. Cost: $10 Members / Museums for All $15 Non-Members For more info about CDM events please go to https://www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/164/Special-Events. https://www.facebook.com/events/769663827169154/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

Children's Discovery Museum, Normal, IL 101 E Beaufort St, Normal, IL 61761

Halloween Hoopla 2020 Style

This popular fall family event has been redesigned this year. Come in costume to celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating a haunted maze and Spooktacular games and crafts. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. **All participants will be required to wear a m......More

This popular fall family event has been redesigned this year. Come in costume to celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating a haunted maze and Spooktacular games and crafts. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. **All participants will be required to wear a mask for the entirety of the program. Event will be limited to 50 participants for each event time. Our Low/No touch exhibits will be open with extra sanitation procedures during the event. Making activities will include all the supplies you need with no sharing required.** Pre-registration is required. There will be no ticket sales at the door. This to maintain safety and program quality. Thank you for your understanding. Registration closes the 12 hours before the event. Members Only: Thursday October 29 6-8 p.m. Friday October 30 6-8 p.m. Saturday October 31 1–3 p.m. 6-8 p.m. Sunday November 1 1–3 p.m. 6-8 p.m. Cost: $10 Members / Museums for All $15 Non-Members For more info about CDM events please go to https://www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/164/Special-Events. https://www.facebook.com/events/769663827169154/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

Children's Discovery Museum, Normal, IL 101 E Beaufort St, Normal, IL 61761

Art Around You: Exploring Contemporary Art in the Community

The Children’s Discovery Museum has been awarded The Mirza Arts and Culture grant from the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc. (IPCF) which helps fund this program. Tour University Galleries LIVE virtually from the Museum! Each child will be required to wear a......More

The Children’s Discovery Museum has been awarded The Mirza Arts and Culture grant from the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc. (IPCF) which helps fund this program. Tour University Galleries LIVE virtually from the Museum! Each child will be required to wear a mask will receive a set of sanitized materials to create their own work of art. Each date there are two sections of the same program. Please fill out our Child Information Form https://bit.ly/33hU0JP and our COVID-19 Waiver Form https://bit.ly/3bGxA8A. Age: 7-10 years old Dates: November 14 Times: 9:00am-Noon and 1:30-4:30pm Cost: Free with pre-registration https://www.facebook.com/events/354622672588235/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

Children's Discovery Museum, Normal, IL 101 E Beaufort St, Normal, IL 61761

Art Around You: Exploring Contemporary Art in the Community

The Children’s Discovery Museum has been awarded The Mirza Arts and Culture grant from the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc. (IPCF) which helps fund this program. Tour University Galleries LIVE virtually from the Museum! Each child will be required to wear a......More

The Children’s Discovery Museum has been awarded The Mirza Arts and Culture grant from the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc. (IPCF) which helps fund this program. Tour University Galleries LIVE virtually from the Museum! Each child will be required to wear a mask will receive a set of sanitized materials to create their own work of art. Each date there are two sections of the same program. Please fill out our Child Information Form https://bit.ly/33hU0JP and our COVID-19 Waiver Form https://bit.ly/3bGxA8A. Age: 7-10 years old Dates: November 14 Times: 9:00am-Noon and 1:30-4:30pm Cost: Free with pre-registration https://www.facebook.com/events/354622672588235/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

Children's Discovery Museum, Normal, IL 101 E Beaufort St, Normal, IL 61761