NOTE: The museum will close at Noon on Friday, May 2 and will remain closed on Saturday, May 3 for the For The Kids Benefit. The museum will be open from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, May 4. Thank you!

April

Click here for a PDF of our daily activities in the printable newsletter/ calendar.

Museum CLOSED April 7, 14, 21 & 28

Member Hours!
Every Tuesday from 9-10 a.m. the museum is open early just to members.

SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Fore! The Planet
Open Now through April 27
$1/Round for Members; $2/Round for Non-Members
NOTICE: Fore! will be closed March 15 for the Midwest Spelling Bee

Visitors can save an endangered animal, navigate a polluted waterway, and follow the path of a migrating hawk all while playing miniature golf at FORE! The Planet: A Putt-to-Learn Adventure.
FORE! The Planet features 18 holes of indoor golf where players test their putting skills and environmental know-how while gaining a better understanding of our world. Each hole explores themes such as dinosaur extinction, bat sonar, pollution, and recycling in a way that’s fun and humorous for children as well as adults.

Branches, Bristles and Batteries: Toothbrushes Through Time
Open during regular museum hours through May 4.

This hands-on exhibit developed by the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry educates visitors of every age about the importance of oral health to overall health while offering an interactive approach to learning about the history of the toothbrush, healthy snacks, proper brushing and other “toothy facts." Included with admission or membership.

Dental Activities
In Association with Omaha District Dental Society
Saturday, April 5 - 10:30, 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 12 - 10:30, 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Join local dentists for informative and fun presentations as a complement to the Branches, Bristles & Batteries exhibit.

Mosaic's Day of Inclusion Activities
Wednesday, April 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Learn the importance of including everyone with activities such as an obstacle course, coloring table, video screening and washable tattoos. All activities will be facilitated by Mosaic.

Green Golf Tourney
Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m.
Come watch some seriously green putt-putt at the Green Golf Tourney. Prequalified kids and adults will golf for prizes and there will be fun for all - including swing analysis by GolfTEC!

Week of the Young Child
Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m.
An entire week devoted to our youngest visitors. Special stories and activities at 10:30 and at 1:30 every day, all week long!
Wednesday, April 16
Storytime & Activity
My Many Colored Days by Dr.Seuss, 10:30 am
Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina, 1:30 pm
Thursday, April 17
Storytime & Activity
Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold, 10:30 am
Abuela by Arthur Dorros, 1:30 pm
Friday, April 18
Storytime & Activity
The Circus Baby by Maud & Miska Petersham, 10:30 am
Clowns on Vacation by Nina Laden, 1:30 pm
Saturday, April 18
Storytime & Activity
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff, 10:30 am
Adventures of Gill Readings, 11:30 am
Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett, 1:30 pm

Green Week Activities
Week of April 20-26
April 20, 2 & 4 p.m.
April 22, 10:30 a.m., 2:30 & 4 p.m.
April 23, 10:30 a.m., 2:30 & 4 p.m.
April 24, 10:30 a.m., 2:30, 4 & 6 p.m.
April 25, 10:30 a.m., 2:30 & 4 p.m.
April 26, 10:30 a.m., 2:30 & 4 p.m.

The museum is going green! There will be recycling crafts, eco-friendly science labs and special visits by “Garbagena,” our resident recycling expert. Get your hands dirty in the garden, and take home a sapling to plant in your backyard. We’ll do our part to protect the Earth, and have fun too!

ONGOING PROGRAMS
Artist-In-Residence
Glass Fusion Activities with Kristi Pederson
Join the museum's Artist-in-Residence for art activities.

Learn the art of glass fusion with Kristi Pederson. Projects include: Kiln Carving (April) and Candle Holders (May). Children 8 and older work with glass, children younger than 8 work
with different age-appropriate materials for each project. Free with museum admission or membership.

Bunch-A-Lunch
Every Tuesday
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Omaha Children's Museum Rainbow Connectors Guild provides a lunch that includes a hot dog, chips, carrots, cookie and a drink. Cost: $2.50. Tickets are available at the front desk.

Science Presentations at Science Showplace
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 11:45 a.m. & 2:45 p.m.
Saturday, 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m. & 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, 11:45 a.m., 2:45 p.m. & 5:45 p.m.
Sunday, 2:45 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Enjoy live science demonstrations like Whiz Bang Super Science and The Amazing Bubble Show in the new Charlie Campbell Science & Technology Center.

FETCH! Science Lab
Tuesday, 1 p.m.; Thursday & Saturday, 11 a.m.
Visit our new Science and Technology Learning Lab for open activities.
FETCH! Activities at Omaha Children's Museum are in partnership with NET and PBS.

Homeschool Series
First and Third Wednesdays of each Month
This series explores different science topics
throughout the year. Classes are full. Waiting list is available by
calling (402) 342-6164 x. 424.

Preschool Pals
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Each week a new theme is explored through activities, stories, songs and games. Ages: 3 - 5

April 1 "Let's Get Silly"
April 8 "F is for Fish"
April 15 "Picnic Time"
April 22 "Rainy Day Fun"
April 29 "Planting a Garden"

May

NOTE: The museum will close at Noon on Friday, May 2 and will remain closed on Saturday, May 3 for the For The Kids Benefit. The museum will be open from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, May 4. Thank you!

Click here for a PDF of our daily activities in the printable newsletter/ calendar.

Museum CLOSED May 3, 5, 12, 19 & 26

Member Hours!
Every Tuesday from 9-10 a.m. the museum is open early just to members.

SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS

An Evening on the Cape
For the Kids Benefit 2008
Saturday, May 3
Dine along the shores of our makeshift seacoast and stroll the bustling Auction Ports to find your one-of-a kind, must have items with all purchases supporting the museum. Cranberry Seabreezes are optional! And it’s all “For the Kids.”
Funds raised from the event will be used to sustain the museum’s new permanent exhibits that were renovated in 2007 as well as its ongoing programs.
Click here for an invitation with details.
Call (402) 930-2358 for tickets or additional information.

Branches, Bristles and Batteries: Toothbrushes Through Time
Open during regular museum hours through May 4.

This hands-on exhibit developed by the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry educates visitors of every age about the importance of oral health to overall health while offering an interactive approach to learning about the history of the toothbrush, healthy snacks, proper brushing and other “toothy facts." Included with admission or membership.

ONGOING PROGRAMS
Artist-In-Residence
Glass Fusion Activities with Kristi Pederson
Join the museum's Artist-in-Residence for art activities.

Learn the art of glass fusion with Kristi Pederson. Participants in May will make Candle Holders. Children 8 and older work with glass, children younger than 8 work with different age-appropriate materials for each project. Free with museum admission or membership.

Bunch-A-Lunch
Every Tuesday
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Omaha Children's Museum Rainbow Connectors Guild provides a lunch that includes a hot dog, chips, carrots, cookie and a drink. Cost: $2.50. Tickets are available at the front desk.

Science Presentations at Science Showplace
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 11:45 a.m. & 2:45 p.m.
Saturday, 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m. & 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, 11:45 a.m., 2:45 p.m. & 5:45 p.m.
Sunday, 2:45 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Enjoy live science demonstrations like Whiz Bang Super Science and The Amazing Bubble Show in the new Charlie Campbell Science & Technology Center.

FETCH! Science Lab
Tuesday, 1 p.m.; Thursday & Saturday, 11 a.m.
Visit our new Science and Technology Learning Lab for open activities.
FETCH! Activities at Omaha Children's Museum are in partnership with NET and PBS.

Homeschool Series
First and Third Wednesdays of each Month
This series explores different science topics
throughout the year. Classes are full. Waiting list is available by
calling (402) 342-6164 x. 424.

Preschool Pals
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Each week a new theme is explored through activities, stories, songs and games. Ages: 3 - 5. The last Preschool Pals of the year is May 20!

May 6 "Caterpillars & Butterflies"
May 13 "Shape Time"
May 20 "C is for Cat"

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