Curiosity Kids programs at OMSI allow children ages 3-5 years old, along with their families, to explore early science and engineering concepts. These bilingual programs are designed to build STEAM skills and nurture the special connection between adults and children. Join OMSI’s stellar educators to experiment, ask questions and build amazing structures.
Choose from two different programs—Become a Nature Detective or Design and Discover—focused on STEAM learning. Each Curiosity Kids begins with a welcome and a read-aloud. The classes include whole group activities and hands-on science activities for families to do with their littlest learners.
Become a Nature Detective focuses on clues left by animals. This class will work and play with their families to observe, describe and gather evidence to understand which animals left behind tracks, hair, scat and more. Classes take place 9 am Saturdays in June (6 and 27) and August (8 and 29).
Design and Discover is for problem solvers. This Curiosity Kids class will work with families to build, test, design and improvise across a variety of playful hands-on challenges. Classes take place 9 am Saturdays in June (13), July (4 and 25) and August (15).
The hour-long programs are hands-on experiences delivered bilingually in English and Spanish. All program materials are also provided in both languages. Each class can accommodate up to 20 people. Older siblings are welcome to participate with the purchase of a ticket.
Tickets ($22.50 adults and seniors, $30.50 youth) include same-day general Museum Admission. Arts for All tickets are also available ($5 adults and seniors, $20 youth). Children must be accompanied by at least one (18+) adult that remains in the room and actively facilitates the child(ren) in their group. Visit omsi.edu/curiosity-kids to purchase tickets.