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Join us for EGG-stravaganza!
Join us for EGG-stravaganza, a exploration of egg science and art! Friday, April 7th during all three sessions we will be exploring and learning about eggs at our special drop-in program.
How does a whole baby chick fit inside that tiny little egg? How can you tell the difference between a hardboiled egg and a raw egg without cracking into the shell? Visit our hands on science stations and see for yourself. Find out how to dye an egg shell with colors that swirl! Make an egg craft to take home.
Tickets are included in the price of admission; this program is an added experience that any Museum guest can drop into and out of during their time at the Great Lakes Children’s Museum.
Spring Break Astronaut Training is back!
Calling all future astronauts!
Do you dream of one day walking on the surface of the Moon or setting off on an adventure to Mars? Do you think that working on the International Space Station would be exciting? Join us at the Great Lakes Children’s Museum during Spring Break for a week of Spring Astronaut Training. It just might be your “cup of tea”. Speaking of tea: Find out how an astronaut would drink tea (or any other liquid) in space!
This is a FREE program included with tickets to any session (Morning, Noon, or Afternoon) happening during Spring Break Week (March 27th -31st). Just pick up your tickets on our Reservation Page to save your spot! (Tickets go on sale 1-week in advance)
With fun, hands on activities you will do experiments, solve problems, explore space . . . . . . and even eat a snack like an astronaut!
Children will visit each astronaut training station and earn a sticker for each activity completed.
Experiment Stations:
Static Electricity
Surface Tension
Problem Solving Stations:
Reconnect The Power Supply
Design, Build, Test (a space vehicle)
Explore Space:
Space Guess Quest game
Early Learners Station:
Moon Adventure blocks
Lunar Landscape ( Sensory exploration)
Obstacle Course Station:
Human Hamster Wheel
Most resources have been provided by The National Informal STEM Education Network.
Volunteer Opportunity!
If you’d like to volunteer to help out at GLCM, follow the link below. You can sign up to help at a time that works for you – we’ll train you on what to do! Contact the Impact Manager at impact@glcm.org or 231-674-5352 with any questions.
Click here to view volunteer opportunities!
New Year’s Countdown for Kids
GLCM’s New Year’s Countdown for Kids takes place on Saturday December 31, 2022 during All Sessions (9:30-11:30 / 12:00-2:00 / 2:30-4:30 pm)
This experience is FREE with Museum Admission ($8 for children and adults, free for members). Reservations Required! This event sells out!
Would you like to welcome in 2023 but can’t wait till midnight?
It’s midnight somewhere in the world! Countdown to 2023 with the Great Lakes Children’s Museum!
Watch the ball drop and make some noise! Fabulously fun New Year’s activities will take place all throughout each session.
The ball drop will happen ½ hour before each session ends. Activities will include decorating the ball, making noise makers and party hats and more!