Museum Programs

NEW! Busy Baby Art & Busy Big Kid Art
Art Programs for Babies and Toddlers!
These new classes feature great sensory-motor experiences for children while helping to teach them an appreciation for art. Offering everything from finger painting with pudding to creating magic paint bags and stamping with fruits and veggies, these programs are a great opportunity for creative expression. You’ll love spending time working with your child on fun projects without the worry of making a big mess at home!

For complete details on each class and more information, visit www.ocm.org. Call 402.342.6164 x. 424 or e-mail groups@ocm.org to register today!

BUSY BABY ART “Wee Can Paint”
Age: Children 9-21 months and one adult caregiver
Times: Weekly 30 minute classes on Wed. or Sat.
Dates: Beginning on May 7 & May 10, 9:30 a.m.
Class size: Maximum 10
Educator: Judy Andrews
Price (6 class series): Members $45, Non-Members $50
Price (individual class): Members $8,
Non-Members $10
All materials used in Busy Baby Art classes are non-toxic
foodstuffs.
Click here for an info sheet on this program.

BUSY BIG KID ART “Primarily Paint”
Age: Children 2-3 years and one adult caregiver
Times: Weekly 40 min. classes on Thurs. or Sat.
Dates: Beginning on May 8 & May 10, 10:50 a.m.
Class size: Maximum 15
Educator: Judy Andrews
Price (6 class series): Members $50,
Non-Members $55
Price (individual class): Members $10,
Non-Members $12
Click here for an info sheet on this program.

Artist-In-Residence
Glass Fusion Activities with Kristi Pederson
Join the museum's Artist-in-Residence for art activities.
Free with museum membership or admission.

Learn the art of glass fusion with Kristi Pederson. Projects include: Wire & Metal Coasters (March), 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. Click here for downloadable museum schedule/newsletter and see page 3 for a feature on Kristi's upcoming museum projects.

Autism Night
A special evening for children with Autism and their families. The museum has worked with UNMC and the GWR Sunshine Foundation to create an appropriate environment. No reservations necessary, call (402) 930-2347 with questions. $10/family or membership.

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! Open Science Labs
Tuesday, 1 p.m.; Thursday & Saturday, 11 a.m.

Visit our new Science and Technology Learning Lab for open lab activities. Topics include: Nesting Food Chains (March), Paper RE-Makers (April), and Fetch! “Go Fly a Kite” (May). FETCH! Programs 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 in the new Science & Technology Lab. Click here for a full description. 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. Included with museum admission or membership.

March 4 "Big & Little"
March 11 "Windy Days"
March 18 "B is for Bunny"
March 25 "Springtime"

Floor Shows

Surprise presentations take place throughout the museum. These presentations change daily and can happen at any moment. It could be a science experiment table or a giant ball to play a game. Make sure you keep your eyes peeled. Fun and learning are always just around the corner.

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