Sick of Snow? Get Creative Inside.
SURPRISE! Weather reports predict it may snow again in Boston. This is good because we can still see the very top of our fence and a few more inches of…
Category: Play and Learn Anywhere
You don’t have to be inside the Museum to take part in the joy of playful exploration. Get fun, easy ideas for play that can be experienced anywhere you are.
Snow Globes
Want a fun (and easier-than-you-think) activity to try with your kids while they are on break from school? Let’s make some snow globes. Few things spark creativity in kids more than…
Yoga for Children and Grownups
September is National Yoga Month. Yoga offers various health benefits: it helps you relax, stretch your muscles, and strengthen your body. Yoga also helps you to practice relaxation and concentration. But yoga…
Fold and Fly: Paper Airplane Engineering
Have you ever made a paper airplane? Then believe it or not, you’ve done some engineering! Paper airplanes may be simple, but they’re also a great way to learn some basic engineering…
Stay Cool and Hydrated with Popsicles!
As we enter the peak of summer, you may be spending more days outside running around and getting sweaty, or you could be sweating just from being in a non-air conditioned room. Although…
Ahoy There! It Be Boats Afloat on Yonder Water!
Wake ahead and winds a-flurry! What does it take to stay on course and above water when hit by these elements on the kiddie pool? This past Sunday, families got…
How to Be a Bubble Hero
Summer is a great time for kids to be outside investigating the world around them, and there are not many more captivating activities for kids than blowing and chasing bubbles.…
Play Safe in the Sun
People spend more time outdoors in the summer by going to the pool, the beach, camp, and other outdoor events. Boston Children’s Museum also offers more exciting outdoor programs throughout…
The Power of Play 