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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.
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136 museum Events Found
Homeschool S.T.E.M. Day at TrainTastic
Monthly STEM education program for homeschool families combining hands-on learning with full museum access. Includes all-day admission from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, structured STEM lesson from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and access to model train exhibits, LEGO areas, play zones, and hands-on engineering spaces.
TrainTastic
$14.00 - Adults:...
$14.00 - Adults: $14, Children ages 3-17: $10, Children 2 and under: FREE
3/4/26
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Homeschool S.T.E.M. Day at TrainTastic
Monthly STEM education program for homeschool families combining hands-on learning with full museum access. Includes all-day admission from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, structured STEM lesson from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and access to model train exhibits, LEGO areas, play zones, and hands-on engineering spaces.
$14.00 - Adults:...
$14.00 - Adults: $14, Children ages 3-17: $10, Children 2 and under: FREE
In-Person
Mar 4, 5:00 PM ET
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Homeschool
Engineering
Science
Technology
Mathematics
Hands-On Learning
Interactive
Museum
Education
02-08-2026
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Spring Farm Days
This three day event (March 5, 6, 7, 2026) from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. is a wonderful opportunity to see the Agriculture & Forestry Museum come to life! Enjoy cooking demonstrations by the MS Egg Marketing Board, learn about Farmstead life and gardening, and see large farm and forestry equipment displays. Features goats, chickens, pigs and other farm animals. Event is included with MS AG Museum Foundation membership. Reservation form and event flyer available.
Agriculture & Forestry Museum
$10.00 - Admissi...
$10.00 - Admission (ages 3 and up), additional activities: $1 Train Ride, $1 Hay Ride, $1 Carousel (kindergarten & under)
3/5/26
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Spring Farm Days
This three day event (March 5, 6, 7, 2026) from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. is a wonderful opportunity to see the Agriculture & Forestry Museum come to life! Enjoy cooking demonstrations by the MS Egg Marketing Board, learn about Farmstead life and gardening, and see large farm and forestry equipment displays. Features goats, chickens, pigs and other farm animals. Event is included with MS AG Museum Foundation membership. Reservation form and event flyer available.
$10.00 - Admissi...
$10.00 - Admission (ages 3 and up), additional activities: $1 Train Ride, $1 Hay Ride, $1 Carousel (kindergarten & under)
In-Person
Mar 5, 3:00 PM ET
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Agriculture
Farming
Forestry
Animals
Educational
Family-Friendly
Hands-On Learning
Cooking Demonstrations
Equipment Display
Museum
Mississippi
02-11-2026
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Living History Education Day
Educational day event at the Oklahoma History Center.
Oklahoma History Center
Free
3/5/26
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Living History Education Day
Educational day event at the Oklahoma History Center.
Free
In-Person
Mar 5, 4:00 PM ET
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All Aboard! Steam Over Spencer
NC Museum of Transportation
Free
3/5/26
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All Aboard! Steam Over Spencer
Free
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Mar 5, 1:00 PM ET
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NC Museum of Transportation: All Aboard! Steam Over Spencer
All aboard! Join us for the Steam Over Spencer: A Live Steam Model Train Event featuring several large operating model train displays with scale model locomotives powered by live steam! A large variety of locomotives and railroad cars will be featured during this event. These locomotives produce their own power from a variety of fuel sources rather than being powered by an electric current through the track. Owners of these fascinating models are expected to come from across the country. The museum's regular exhibits will be open and train rides are available for an additional price on Saturday and Sunday. Event will be held rain or shine. Multi-day event: March 5-7, 2026, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily.
NC Museum of Transportation
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$10.00 - $10 for adults, $9 for seniors age 65+ and active military with ID, $8 for children ages 3-12. Museum members and children under 3 are free.
3/5/26
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NC Museum of Transportation: All Aboard! Steam Over Spencer
All aboard! Join us for the Steam Over Spencer: A Live Steam Model Train Event featuring several large operating model train displays with scale model locomotives powered by live steam! A large variety of locomotives and railroad cars will be featured during this event. These locomotives produce their own power from a variety of fuel sources rather than being powered by an electric current through the track. Owners of these fascinating models are expected to come from across the country. The museum's regular exhibits will be open and train rides are available for an additional price on Saturday and Sunday. Event will be held rain or shine. Multi-day event: March 5-7, 2026, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily.
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$10.00 - $10 for adults, $9 for seniors age 65+ and active military with ID, $8 for children ages 3-12. Museum members and children under 3 are free.
In-Person
Mar 5, 1:00 PM ET
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First Thursday - March
Visit MOHAI on the First Thursday of every month for free admission to the museum's permanent exhibits between 5--8 pm. Free admission includes access to all of MOHAI's award winning exhibits, including temporary display 'Riding Together: 135 Years of Cycling in Seattle', and special exhibit 'Kickstands Up! 125 Years of Motorcycling in the PNW'. This evening also features a Bicycle Repair Workshop with Bike Works at 5:30 and 6:45 sessions.
MOHAI
Free
3/6/26
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First Thursday - March
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Visit MOHAI on the First Thursday of every month for free admission to the museum's permanent exhibits between 5--8 pm. Free admission includes access to all of MOHAI's award winning exhibits, including temporary display 'Riding Together: 135 Years of Cycling in Seattle', and special exhibit 'Kickstands Up! 125 Years of Motorcycling in the PNW'. This evening also features a Bicycle Repair Workshop with Bike Works at 5:30 and 6:45 sessions.
Free
In-Person
Mar 6, 4:00 AM ET
02-14-2026
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Digging Deeper into Egg Mountain: A Unique Late Cretaceous Terrestrial Assemblage
Part of the 'Presenting Prehistory' speaker series. Egg Mountain (a.k.a. MOR's Beatrice R. Taylor Paleontology Research Area) became world famous in 1979 for producing the first dinosaur eggs and egg clutches from North America. Join us to explore this fascinating site in more depth as Dr. Varricchio digs deeper into Egg Mountain. After the lecture, there will be a meet-and-greet with refreshments.
Museum of the Rockies
$5.00 - Adult (1...
$5.00 - Adult (18-64): $5.00, Member Adult: Free
3/6/26
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Digging Deeper into Egg Mountain: A Unique Late Cretaceous Terrestrial Assemblage
Part of the 'Presenting Prehistory' speaker series. Egg Mountain (a.k.a. MOR's Beatrice R. Taylor Paleontology Research Area) became world famous in 1979 for producing the first dinosaur eggs and egg clutches from North America. Join us to explore this fascinating site in more depth as Dr. Varricchio digs deeper into Egg Mountain. After the lecture, there will be a meet-and-greet with refreshments.
$5.00 - Adult (1...
$5.00 - Adult (18-64): $5.00, Member Adult: Free
In-Person
Mar 6, 3:30 AM ET
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Fossil Friday with Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson
Join Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. He will be on hand to share projects currently being worked on and to help identify your fossil finds. This program is for children of all ages, especially those young at heart.
The Charleston Museum - Bunting Natural History Gallery
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FREE for Members and FREE with admission to The Charleston Museum
3/6/26
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Fossil Friday with Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson
Join Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. He will be on hand to share projects currently being worked on and to help identify your fossil finds. This program is for children of all ages, especially those young at heart.
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FREE for Members and FREE with admission to The Charleston Museum
In-Person
Mar 6, 8:30 PM ET
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FUN Friday - Learn About Butterflies Day
FUN Friday is a special themed craft. We take holidays, bizarre or wacky days, observances, or special events and celebrate the uniqueness of them! This FUN Friday is Learn About Butterflies Day.
Children's Museum of Alamance County
Free
3/6/26
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FUN Friday - Learn About Butterflies Day
FUN Friday is a special themed craft. We take holidays, bizarre or wacky days, observances, or special events and celebrate the uniqueness of them! This FUN Friday is Learn About Butterflies Day.
Free
In-Person
Mar 6, 3:30 PM ET
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SkyWatch
Astronomy observation event at the museum
Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI)
Free
3/7/26
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SkyWatch
Astronomy observation event at the museum
Free
In-Person
Mar 7, 1:00 AM ET
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01-18-2026
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Cub Scout Transportation Explorer Day
Come out to the North Carolina Transportation Museum for a day of Scouting fun. All Cub Scouts, whether you're a Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webelo/Arrow of Light, will have the opportunity to become a Transportation Explorer and complete the requirements for several transportation related Belt Loops/Pins. Participating Lions, Tigers, Wolves, and Bears will each earn two Adventure Loops while Webelo and Arrow of Light participants will earn one Adventure Pin. During the day, enjoy our Cub Scout Day activities, a train ride, scavenger hunt, and much more. Lunch will be provided for all event ticket holders. This is a great opportunity for cubs to interact with other packs/dens, make connections, and build relationships. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Pre-registration is required for this event. There are no exceptions to this policy.
North Carolina Transportation Museum
Lunch will be pr...
Lunch will be provided for all event ticket holders
3/7/26
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02-09-2026
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Cub Scout Transportation Explorer Day
Come out to the North Carolina Transportation Museum for a day of Scouting fun. All Cub Scouts, whether you're a Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webelo/Arrow of Light, will have the opportunity to become a Transportation Explorer and complete the requirements for several transportation related Belt Loops/Pins. Participating Lions, Tigers, Wolves, and Bears will each earn two Adventure Loops while Webelo and Arrow of Light participants will earn one Adventure Pin. During the day, enjoy our Cub Scout Day activities, a train ride, scavenger hunt, and much more. Lunch will be provided for all event ticket holders. This is a great opportunity for cubs to interact with other packs/dens, make connections, and build relationships. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Pre-registration is required for this event. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Lunch will be pr...
Lunch will be provided for all event ticket holders
In-Person
Mar 7, 2:30 PM ET
02-09-2026
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Kickstands Up! Gallery Tour with Dykes on Bikes
Dive deeper into Kickstands Up: 125 Years of Motorcycling in the Pacific Northwest with a gallery talk. Learn more about the organization's history in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and the bikes that hold a special place in their hearts. Spots are limited and are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. For accessibility support, please contact programs@mohai.org two weeks before the event.
MOHAI
Free with Admiss...
Free with Admission
3/7/26
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Kickstands Up! Gallery Tour with Dykes on Bikes
Dive deeper into Kickstands Up: 125 Years of Motorcycling in the Pacific Northwest with a gallery talk. Learn more about the organization's history in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and the bikes that hold a special place in their hearts. Spots are limited and are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. For accessibility support, please contact programs@mohai.org two weeks before the event.
Free with Admiss...
Free with Admission
In-Person
Mar 8, 12:00 AM ET
02-12-2026
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Sullenberger Aviation Museum : Pop up Program- Ditching
Learn how to safely evacuate an aircraft after an emergency water landing- just like the landing of US Airways Flight 1549! Led by a former US Airways training specialist, this hands-on activity is FREE with admission to the museum and suitable for most ages.
Sullenberger Aviation Museum
FREE with admiss...
FREE with admission to the museum
3/8/26
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Sullenberger Aviation Museum : Pop up Program- Ditching
Learn how to safely evacuate an aircraft after an emergency water landing- just like the landing of US Airways Flight 1549! Led by a former US Airways training specialist, this hands-on activity is FREE with admission to the museum and suitable for most ages.
FREE with admiss...
FREE with admission to the museum
In-Person
Mar 8, 6:00 PM ET
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Sullenberger Aviation Museum: Pop up Program- Ditching
Pop Up Program about aviation ditching procedures at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum.
Sullenberger Aviation Museum
Free
3/8/26
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Sullenberger Aviation Museum: Pop up Program- Ditching
Pop Up Program about aviation ditching procedures at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum.
Free
In-Person
Mar 8, 6:00 PM ET
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Homeschool Monday
Every child, regardless of income or geography, should have the chance to stare down a T. rex, weave on an 1890's-era loom, or experience the wider world through our changing exhibits. Homeschool Monday admission is free for students and one chaperone per group. Join us at 10 a.m. for Secret of the Cardboard Rocket for $3/person. Registration is required for non-member families.
Museum of the Rockies
Free admission f...
Free admission for students and one chaperone per group. Secret of the Cardboard Rocket activity available for $3/person at 10 a.m.
3/9/26
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Homeschool Monday
Every child, regardless of income or geography, should have the chance to stare down a T. rex, weave on an 1890's-era loom, or experience the wider world through our changing exhibits. Homeschool Monday admission is free for students and one chaperone per group. Join us at 10 a.m. for Secret of the Cardboard Rocket for $3/person. Registration is required for non-member families.
Free admission f...
Free admission for students and one chaperone per group. Secret of the Cardboard Rocket activity available for $3/person at 10 a.m.
In-Person
Mar 9, 6:00 PM ET
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Family STEAM Explorations: Bubbles
Come explore the magic of bubbles and shapes! In this hands-on drop-in session, you'll experiment with building 3D bubble structures using simple materials like straws and connectors. Discover how bubbles can form surprising shapes--like cubes and pyramids--and learn about the science behind surface tension and geometry. Event runs between 02/11/2026 - 03/11/2026 with specific sessions on Wed-Feb-25-2026: 5:15 PM - 8:15 PM and Wed-Mar-11-2026: 5:15 PM - 8:15 PM.
Natural History Museum of Utah at the Rio Tinto Center
Free
3/11/26
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Family STEAM Explorations: Bubbles
Come explore the magic of bubbles and shapes! In this hands-on drop-in session, you'll experiment with building 3D bubble structures using simple materials like straws and connectors. Discover how bubbles can form surprising shapes--like cubes and pyramids--and learn about the science behind surface tension and geometry. Event runs between 02/11/2026 - 03/11/2026 with specific sessions on Wed-Feb-25-2026: 5:15 PM - 8:15 PM and Wed-Mar-11-2026: 5:15 PM - 8:15 PM.
Free
In-Person
Mar 12, 1:15 AM ET
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Textiles of the Revolution Gallery Talk with Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman
Join Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman in the Historic Textiles Gallery for a special gallery talk. While discussing textiles and Museum collection pieces from the Revolutionary War era, Theerman will also tell the stories behind garments now on view in the Historic Textiles Gallery as part of current exhibition, Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in Revolt 1775-1783. Gallery Talks provide visitors with an overview of a specified topic related to the Museum's extraordinary and diverse collections, provided by the Museum's curatorial staff. Reservations preferred.
The Charleston Museum
FREE for Members...
FREE for Members, FREE with Museum admission ($15.00 for non-members)
3/12/26
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Textiles of the Revolution Gallery Talk with Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman
Join Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman in the Historic Textiles Gallery for a special gallery talk. While discussing textiles and Museum collection pieces from the Revolutionary War era, Theerman will also tell the stories behind garments now on view in the Historic Textiles Gallery as part of current exhibition, Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in Revolt 1775-1783. Gallery Talks provide visitors with an overview of a specified topic related to the Museum's extraordinary and diverse collections, provided by the Museum's curatorial staff. Reservations preferred.
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FREE for Members, FREE with Museum admission ($15.00 for non-members)
In-Person
Mar 12, 8:30 PM ET
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Teen Homeschool History Day: Extinction
Learn all about animals who have gone extinct in the past and the present. Discover prehistoric animals who called South Carolina home millions of years ago and see examples of animals who have gone extinct in the not-so-distant past on a guided tour of the Natural History Gallery. Discuss ways animals go extinct and brainstorm ideas of what we can do to eliminate these causes. Teen Homeschool History Day is a program geared for students 13 to 17 and features a field trip experience, a chance to go through the Museum, and an educational activity. Adults not required to stay.
The Charleston Museum
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$5.00 - $5 for Museum Member Student, $10 for Non-Member Student, Free for Museum Member Adult, $15 for Non-Member Adult
3/13/26
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Teen Homeschool History Day: Extinction
Learn all about animals who have gone extinct in the past and the present. Discover prehistoric animals who called South Carolina home millions of years ago and see examples of animals who have gone extinct in the not-so-distant past on a guided tour of the Natural History Gallery. Discuss ways animals go extinct and brainstorm ideas of what we can do to eliminate these causes. Teen Homeschool History Day is a program geared for students 13 to 17 and features a field trip experience, a chance to go through the Museum, and an educational activity. Adults not required to stay.
$5.00 - $5 for M...
$5.00 - $5 for Museum Member Student, $10 for Non-Member Student, Free for Museum Member Adult, $15 for Non-Member Adult
In-Person
Mar 13, 6:00 PM ET
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Read on the Rug
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
Free
3/13/26
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13
Read on the Rug
Free
In-Person
Mar 13, 10:30 PM ET
02-14-2026
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STEAM Saturday: Lucky Science
Leaping leprechauns--it's almost St. Patrick's Day! Build your own leprechaun trap, turn a rainbow into a bridge, and design a device to remove snakes from Ireland! STEAM Saturday is a hands-on workshop series featuring the components of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. This program is for children ages 6 and up. We encourage adults to stay. Reservations required.
The Charleston Museum
$10.00 - $10 Mus...
$10.00 - $10 Museum Member Child | $15 Non-Member Child
3/14/26
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STEAM Saturday: Lucky Science
Leaping leprechauns--it's almost St. Patrick's Day! Build your own leprechaun trap, turn a rainbow into a bridge, and design a device to remove snakes from Ireland! STEAM Saturday is a hands-on workshop series featuring the components of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. This program is for children ages 6 and up. We encourage adults to stay. Reservations required.
$10.00 - $10 Mus...
$10.00 - $10 Museum Member Child | $15 Non-Member Child
In-Person
Mar 14, 3:00 PM ET
Steam
Hands-On
Engineering
Science
Technology
Mathematics
Arts
Workshop
Children
St. Patrick's Day
Leprechaun Trap
Rainbow Bridge
Museum
02-12-2026
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The Great American Bison Road Trip
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
Free
3/15/26
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15
The Great American Bison Road Trip
Free
In-Person
Mar 15, 1:30 AM ET
02-14-2026
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Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Within Gallery Talk
Curators Tyler Cann and Katherine Love give insight on artist Toshiko Takaezu and her work.
Honolulu Museum of Art
Tickets required
3/15/26
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Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Within Gallery Talk
Curators Tyler Cann and Katherine Love give insight on artist Toshiko Takaezu and her work.
Tickets required
In-Person
Mar 15, 6:00 AM ET
02-15-2026
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Spring Break Activities at the History Center
Experience Smithsonian-quality exhibits that bring to life the voices and visions of Oklahoma with hands-on exploration and learning. Set your own pace in the OHCM galleries and enjoy make-and-take crafts, scavenger hunts, and activities added to the museum space. Runs from March 16-20, 2026.
Oklahoma History Center
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Included with regular admission
3/16/26
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Spring Break Activities at the History Center
Experience Smithsonian-quality exhibits that bring to life the voices and visions of Oklahoma with hands-on exploration and learning. Set your own pace in the OHCM galleries and enjoy make-and-take crafts, scavenger hunts, and activities added to the museum space. Runs from March 16-20, 2026.
Included with re...
Included with regular admission
In-Person
Mar 16, 4:00 PM ET
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Cabinet of Curiosities: Botanical Edition Workshop with Roadside Blooms
Join Roadside Blooms at the Charleston Museum for an imaginative hands-on workshop where you'll create your own botanical keepsake. Inspired by the Charleston Museum's natural history collections, guests will be creating botanical art pieces.
The Charleston Museum
Free
3/16/26
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16
Cabinet of Curiosities: Botanical Edition Workshop with Roadside Blooms
Join Roadside Blooms at the Charleston Museum for an imaginative hands-on workshop where you'll create your own botanical keepsake. Inspired by the Charleston Museum's natural history collections, guests will be creating botanical art pieces.
Free
In-Person
Mar 16, 11:00 PM ET
02-13-2026
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Grades 1-2: Camp K-Pop STEM
Inspired by the popular "K-Pop Demon Hunters" film, this camp will spark fierce friendship, fashion, and experimentation. Experiment with SODA POP, light and sound, and get creative in the lab. Explore GOLDEN artifacts, decode lyrics, choreograph a dance routine, and team up to train like a true warrior! LIMITED AVAILABILITY.
Putnam Museum
$70.00 - $70/pro...
$70.00 - $70/program • $60/members
3/17/26
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Grades 1-2: Camp K-Pop STEM
Inspired by the popular "K-Pop Demon Hunters" film, this camp will spark fierce friendship, fashion, and experimentation. Experiment with SODA POP, light and sound, and get creative in the lab. Explore GOLDEN artifacts, decode lyrics, choreograph a dance routine, and team up to train like a true warrior! LIMITED AVAILABILITY.
$70.00 - $70/pro...
$70.00 - $70/program • $60/members
In-Person
Mar 17, 3:00 PM ET
Stem
K-Pop
Science Experiments
Light And Sound
Chemistry
Dance
Elementary
Spring Camp
Museum
Hands-On Learning
02-10-2026
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