Events
Saturday, May 5
Allendale Columbia Performances
11 a.m., and 2 p.m.See theatrical performances of Goldilocks and The Three Bears and Little Red Riding Hood by students from Allendale Columbia. Included with general museum admission fees.
Mondays, May 7, 14, 21
Toddler Book Club: Sing a Song
10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m.Readings of classic children’s tales at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. followed by music and movement activities. This month: Sing a Song. Included with general museum admission fees.
Saturday & Sunday, May 12 & 13
Literature Live: Pippi Longstocking
11 a.m.–4 p.m., and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books at this weekend series featuring storybook character appearances. Meet Pippi Longstocking, the unconventional eight-year-old. Included with general museum admission fees.
Sunday, May 13
Exhibit Closing: Wizard of the Oz
Last chance to experience an interactive family journey from Dorothy Gale’s farm to the colorful Land of Oz. Along the way, experience the tornado in Dorothy’s bedroom, speak like a Munchkin, build a Scarecrow, oil Tin Man, and groom Cowardly Lion. Included with general museum admission fees.
Wednesday, May 16
Making American Music: 1940s Radio Show
7:30 p.m.Sarah Peters and Friends
Celebrate the can-do attitude, faith, and perseverence of the American people during World War II. Performed in the style of a 1940's weekly radio broadcast, this show features skits, "commercials," and popular patriotic songs including "The Star Spangled Banner" and timeless tunes such as "Huggin' and a Chalkin'" and "Deep Purple." Tickets: $19 nonmember, $16 member.
Saturday & Sunday, May 19 & 20
Literature Live: Corduroy
11 a.m.–4 p.m., and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books at this weekend series featuring storybook character appearances. Meet Corduroy, the department store teddy bear. Included with general museum admission fees.
Sunday, May 20
Display Closing: Whimsical Art Trail
Last chance to take a walk on the whimsical side and see imaginative creations from artists. Included with general museum admission fees.
Sunday, May 20
Display Closing: Numbers League Superheroes
Last chance to discover Heroic Hot Dog, Curious Cool Cat, Digital Diva, and a host of colorful superheroes brought to life by Rochester artist Chris Pallace in a display of superhero illustrations. Included with general museum admission fees.
Monday, May 21
Monday Kicks for Ages 2 to 6: Sing and Dance!
10 a.m.–2 p.m.Monday—Monday Kicks for Ages 2 to 6. Playful learning activities designed for 2- to 6-year-olds, one Monday a month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This month: Sing and Dance! Included with general museum admission fees.
Saturday & Sunday, May 26 & 27
Literature Live: Papa Bear
11 a.m.–4 p.m., and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books at this weekend series featuring storybook character appearances. Meet Papa Bear from the Berenstain Bears. Included with general museum admission fees.
Saturday & Sunday, June 2 & 3
Exhibit Opening: DesignZone
11 a.m.–4 p.m., and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.Hands-on interactives and computer-based activities reveal how video game developers, music producers, roller coaster designers, and others use math to do amazing things. During opening weekend, prepare to be blown away by Tim Fort, the Kinetic King, who reached celebrity status with five appearances on “America’s Got Talent” for his kinetic, chain-reaction, exploding Popsicle stick creations. Included with general museum admission fees.
Mondays, June 4, 11
Toddler Book Club: Summertime Stories
10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m.Readings of classic children’s tales at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. followed by music and movement activities. This month: Summertime Stories. Included with general museum admission fees.
Saturday & Sunday, June 9 & 10
Literature Live: Amelia Bedelia
11 a.m.–4 p.m., and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books at this weekend series featuring storybook character appearances. Meet Amelia Bedelia, the literal-minded housekeeper. Included with general museum admission fees.
Monday, June 11
Monday Kicks for Ages 2 to 6: Sunshiny Day
Playful learning activities designed for 2- to 6-year-olds, one Monday a month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This month: Sunshiny Day. Included with general museum admission fees.
Friday, June 15
Exhibit Opening: Doodle 4 Google
View a display of the 2012 Doodle 4 Google New York State contest finalists’ art. These playful and innovative doodles submitted by students in grades K through 12 are based on the theme, “If I could travel in time, I’d visit…” Included with general museum admission fees.
Saturday, June 16
Buggy Bonanza
Inspect creepy crawlers up close. Meet a museum entomologist and a museum horticulturist and learn fascinating facts about insects and plants. Make a bug craft and have your picture taken with Marti the Monarch, the museum’s strolling butterfly mascot. Included with general museum admission fees.
Saturday, June 30–Sunday, July 1
Literature Live: Cat in the Hat
11 a.m.–4 p.m., and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books at this weekend series featuring storybook character appearances. Meet Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat. Included with general museum admission fees.
Saturday, June 30–Sunday, July 1
Literature Live: Cat in the Hat
11 a.m.–4 p.m., and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books at this weekend series featuring storybook character appearances. Meet Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat. Included with general museum admission fees.
