Children's Program
Holiday Event
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3rd annual chocolate expo and holiday gift market
December 07, 2008 : 11:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Description: Begin the holiday season at the New York State Museum! Enjoy the finest chocolates, desserts, specialty foods, and holiday gifts the region has to offer. You'll find something special for everyone on your shopping list with a selection of handmade bath products, beautiful jewelry, painted works of art, and much more. Be sure to treat yourself to the chocolate fountain and enjoy seasonal music while strolling through the galleries. After visiting the Chocolate Expo, stop by the 2008 Holiday Tree Lighting and Fireworks Festival presented by the New York State Office of General Services from 1 to 6 p.m. at Empire State Plaza and Concourse. This free event will feature a holiday marketplace, children's arts and crafts area, and holiday music. The day concludes at 5 p.m. with the lighting of the state’s holiday tree and fireworks by Alonzo. For more information, please call 518-473-0559 or visit www.empirestateplaza.org/. |
Lecture
Children's Program
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furry tales and touchables
December 20, 2008 : 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Description: Stories come to life as youngsters touch real animal skins, bones, plants, and more while listening to a storybook reading. Recommended for children 4 to 6 years of age. This is a free program and no registration is required. |
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star lab: winter sky
December 26, 2008 : 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Description: Get your free tickets at the Main Lobby and meet in the Huxley Theater. Shows begin at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. Join us as we explore the constellations that are viewable during the Holiday season. Learn some techniques that will help guide you through the nighttime sky. The origins of constellation myths will be also be discussed. Recommended for ages 7+, limited to 30 people per session. |
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furry tales and touchables
January 03, 2009 : 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Description: Stories come to life as youngsters touch real animal skins, bones, plants, and more while listening to a storybook reading. Recommended for children 4 to 6 years of age. This is a free program and no registration is required. |
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story art
January 09, 2009 : 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Description: Story Art is a program for toddlers and preschoolers. Kids and caregivers are welcome to join us for storytelling, exploring exhibits, and touching objects from the museum collections. Get creative with a fun project on January 9th, the theme is Mastodons & Mammoths. Program begins at 11:00am in Kids Cove next to Discovery Place. No registration required. |
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story art
February 05, 2009 : 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Description: Story Art is a program for toddlers and preschoolers. Kids and caregivers are welcome to join us for storytelling, exploring exhibits, and touching objects from the museum collections. Get creative with a fun project on February 5th, the theme is Whales. Program begins at 11:00am in Kids Cove next to Discovery Place. No registration required. |
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furry tales and touchables
February 07, 2009 : 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Description: Stories come to life as youngsters touch real animal skins, bones, plants, and more while listening to a storybook reading. Recommended for children 4 to 6 years of age. This is a free program and no registration is required. |
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the think tank
February 07, 2009 : 12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. Description: Drop in for hands-on activities designed to help children understand scientific concepts. Participants use their own creativity and imagination to design products to take home. Theme for February Think Tank is: Animals of the Adirondacks. This program takes place in the Student Center classrooms. Children are welcome to attend with an adult. Program is free of charge and there is no registration required. For more information call (518) 474-0575 or email nlafount@mail.nysed.gov. |
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wanted: invader investigators
February 07, 2009 : 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Description: Investigate the Invaders exhibit as a detective on a mystery hunt, or see if you can match a number if real invasive species with their pictures - not as easy as it sounds! Find out what is being done and what we can do to slow down the invasion. Program is designed for children, age 8 and up, is free of charge and no registration is required. |
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story art
March 05, 2009 : 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Description: Story Art is a program for toddlers and preschoolers. Kids and caregivers are welcome to join us for storytelling, exploring exhibits, and touching objects from the museum collections. Get creative with a fun project on Friday, March 5th, the theme is The Iroquois. Program begins at 11:00am in Kids Cove next to Discovery Place. No registration required. |
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furry tales and touchables
March 07, 2009 : 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Description: Stories come to life as youngsters touch real animal skins, bones, plants, and more while listening to a storybook reading. Recommended for children 4 to 6 years of age. This is a free program and no registration is required. |
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the think tank
March 07, 2009 : 12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. Description: Drop in for hands-on activities designed to help children understand scientific concepts. Participants use their own creativity and imagination to design products to take home. Theme for March Think Tank is: Moon Madness. This program takes place in the Student Center classrooms. Children are welcome to attend with an adult. Program is free of charge and there is no registration required. For more information call (518) 474-0575 or email nlafount@mail.nysed.gov. |
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furry tales and touchables March 21, 2009 : 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Description: Stories come to life as youngsters touch real animal skins, bones, plants, and more while listening to a storybook reading. Recommended for children 4 to 6 years of age. This is a free program and no registration is required. |
Crafts
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wearable art: rhythm vest February 07, 2009 : 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Description: Use mixed media to fashion a vest that flows with color and rhythm. Instructor Peggy Steinbach leads this creative art program. Adults and children age 10 and older are welcome to attend. Fee is $25.00 for Members, $30.00 for Non-members. Limited to 12 participants. Pre-registration is required by February 6. Call 518-473-7154 or e-mail psteinba@mail.nysed.gov. |
Excursion
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animal tracking in the pine bush
February 07, 2009 : 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 P.M. Description: Mammals are abundant but sneaky; they cover every inch of the forest, but are almost never seen. However, their tracks betray their presence and give evidence to their habitats. Join Dr. Roland Kays, the curator of mammals at the Museum, and wildlife biologist Carl Herzog, of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, for a 1-mile hunt for clues about the mammals hiding and thriving in the Albany Pine Bush. This program takes place at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center and is free of charge. Pre-registration is required by January 28. Limited to 25 participants. Children must attend with an adult. Call 518-473-7154 or e-mail psteinba@mail.nysed.gov. |
Family Program
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trash to treasures
December 14, 2008 : 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Description: Create an interesting art project using materials destined for the landfil. Hear an interesting story or watch an recycling video... Join us for an Earth-friendly afternoon. For information, call 518-473-7154 or e-mail psteinba@mail.nysed.gov. |
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family fun weekend - saturday and sunday
December 20, 2008 : 1:00 P.M. - December 21, 2008 : 4:00 P.M. Description: There's fun for the whole family with games, crafts, and other theme-based activities. December's Theme: International Holidays. There will be no family fun weekend in February. Please join us for New York in Bloom. |
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creative art day
December 27, 2008 : 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Description: Families are welcome to participate in an art project based on the Museum Exhibit, INVADERS. Make an "unwanted" poster shadowbox based on the invader of your choice. This is a free program and no registration is required. |
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tie dye workshop
January 10, 2009 : 1:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Description: Learn different techniques to achieve the tie dye look you want. Bring the item(s) of your choice to dye - all other dying materials will be furnished. Participants will receive a detailed workbook to take home. Limit: 20 participants. FEE: MEMBERS are FREE (please furnish your membership number when registering), $5.00 for Non-members. Pre-registration is required by January 5th. Call 473-7154 or email psteinba@mail.nysed.gov. |
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trash to treasures
January 11, 2009 : 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Description: Create an interesting art project using materials destined for the landfil. Hear an interesting story or watch arecycling video... Join us for an Earth-friendly afternoon. This is a free program and no registration is required. For information, call 518-473-7154 or e-mail psteinba@mail.nysed.gov. |
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family fun weekend - saturday & sunday
January 17, 2009 : 1:00 P.M. - January 18, 2009 : 4:00 P.M. Description: Family Fun Weekend is the 3rd weekend of the month! The Museum offers fun for the whole family with its differnet theme-based activities. Visitors can make-and-take a craft and enjoy exciting scavenger hunts to discover artifacts and specimens throughout the museum! January's theme is Happy 400th Birthday, Albany! There will be no family fun weekend in February. Please join us for New York in Bloom. |
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creative art day
January 31, 2009 : 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Description: Families are welcome to participate in an art project based on the Museum Exhibit, Textural Rhythms. This is a free program and no registration is required. |
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trash to treasures
February 08, 2009 : 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Description: Create an interesting art project using materials destined for the landfil. Hear an interesting story or watch a recycling video... Join us for an Earth-friendly afternoon. This is a free program and no registration is required. For information, call 518-473-7154 or e-mail psteinba@mail.nysed.gov. |
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artventures
February 14, 2009 : 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Description: During a hands-on, art-making experience with instructor Peggy Steinbach, participants visit the Rockwell Kent exhibition in West Gallery, do some sketches then create their own interpretations in paint. Program is limited to 15 participants. Program is FREE for Members and $5.00 for Non-members.Pre-registration is suggested. Call 518-473-7154 or e-mail psteinba@mail.nysed.gov. |
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creative art day
February 28, 2009 : 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Description: Families are welcome to participate in an art project based on the Museum Exhibit, Weitsman Collection, Art for the People. This is a free program and no registration is required. |
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trash to treasures
March 08, 2009 : 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Description: Create an interesting art project using materials destined for the landfil. Hear an interesting story or watch a recycling video... Join us for an Earth-friendly afternoon. This is a free program and no registration is required. For information, call 518-473-7154 or e-mail psteinba@mail.nysed.gov. |
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let's go fly a kite!
March 14, 2009 : 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Description: Bring in windy March with kite making. The kite will be a simple design and made with easy materials. Decorate, cut, and assemble the kite, then learn some flying tips as we go outside on the Museum Terrace to fly our new creations. Adults with children age 10 and older are welcome. Fee is $25.00 for Members, $30.00 for Non-members. Program is limited to 12 participants. Pre-registration is required by March 6. Call 518-473-7154 or e-mail psteinba@mail.nysed.gov. |
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family fun weekend - saturday & sunday
March 21, 2009 : 1:00 P.M. - March 22, 2009 : 4:00 P.M. Description: Family Fun Weekend is the 3rd weekend of the month! The Museum offers fun for the whole family with its differnet theme-based activities. Visitors can make-and-take a craft and enjoy exciting scavenger hunts to discover artifacts and specimens throughout the museum! March's theme is Dutch Albany! |
Holiday Event
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kwanzaa
December 30, 2008 : 4:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Description: Come and celebrate Kwanzaa with an African marketplace, singing, and traditional foods. |
Lecture
Program
Time Tunnel Camp