Winter Weeks

Playtopia Juegolandia
Daily, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

We’re revamping our Young Explorers Area! The newly renovated exhibit for our littlest visitors is now called Playtopia Juegolandia. Stop by to experience some of your old favorites, like the pinwall and wind tunnel, and to explore new additions to the space.

Curiosity Corner/Esquina Curiosa
Daily, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Bring your inquisitive little ones to this all-new child-centered exhibit for young explorers age 2-6! Curiosity Corner will host Dance Into the Light, a playful exploration of color, light, and shadow. Make colorful patterns and unique shapes, and discover how light can transform everyday objects.

Winter Weeks Dino Hunt
Daily, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Get ready to embark on a museum-wide scavenger hunt! Stop by Dinosaur Lookout to grab your worksheet, then visit exhibits across The Lawrence in search of hidden dinosaurs and activities to complete.  Once you’ve filled out your scavenger hunt, return to the Animal Discovery Zone for your prize!

Members Only: Make Your Own Fossil
Sunday December 22nd, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Level-C, Learning Lab K

Members can join us for a special fossil making activity on Sunday, December 22nd featuring Model Magic!  Relax with holiday music, discover how different types of fossils are formed, and then create your own fossil ornament to bring home! 

(Please Note: one ornament per guest)

2024 Grand Finale
December 31, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Can’t keep the kids awake till midnight? Join us for our annual family-friendly New Year’s Eve party! Bid farewell to 2024 and ring in 2025 with colorful confetti blasted from a confetti cannon. We can’t wait to celebrate together—with science!