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June Family Saturday
June 24 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free with general admission tickets
June Family Saturday
Sat, 6/24/23 @ 10:00PM - 5:00PM
Newark Museum of Art, 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102
Free with general admission tickets
Enjoy a day of fun activities for the whole family at The Newark Museum of Art.
Timeline of Activities:
10am–5pm – MakerSPACE An interactive area where kids of all ages play, tinker, and create (self-facilitated).
12 &- 2pm – Planetarium Show: Beyond the Sun Journey with Celeste and Moon through the Universe to discover rogue planets, oceanic worlds, and super-Earths in their search for exoplanets. Suitable for ages 5+
12–12:45pm – Creative Play: Music Close your eyes and listen! A rhythmic drumbeat, the twang of a string; join us as we make instruments! Suitable for ages 3–5.
1 &- 3pm – Planetarium Show: Extreme Planets For centuries, humanity has wondered whether we are alone in the Universe. This show explores what makes a planet “Earth-like” and tours several worlds that just might fit the conditions we’re looking for. Suitable for ages 10+
1–4pm – Science Drop-In: Make a Robot Hand Think like an engineer as you make and test out your own robotic hand! Suitable for ages 5+
1–4pm – Family Drop-In: Watercolor painting with Salt Create beautiful waterscapes inspired by your trip memories! Paint with little twist! Suitable for ages 5+
Don’t leave the Museum without seeing our family-friendly exhibition Animal Kingdom!
Timeline of Activities:
10am–5pm – MakerSPACE An interactive area where kids of all ages play, tinker, and create (self-facilitated).
12 &- 2pm – Planetarium Show: Beyond the Sun Journey with Celeste and Moon through the Universe to discover rogue planets, oceanic worlds, and super-Earths in their search for exoplanets. Suitable for ages 5+
12–12:45pm – Creative Play: Music Close your eyes and listen! A rhythmic drumbeat, the twang of a string; join us as we make instruments! Suitable for ages 3–5.
1 &- 3pm – Planetarium Show: Extreme Planets For centuries, humanity has wondered whether we are alone in the Universe. This show explores what makes a planet “Earth-like” and tours several worlds that just might fit the conditions we’re looking for. Suitable for ages 10+
1–4pm – Science Drop-In: Make a Robot Hand Think like an engineer as you make and test out your own robotic hand! Suitable for ages 5+
1–4pm – Family Drop-In: Watercolor painting with Salt Create beautiful waterscapes inspired by your trip memories! Paint with little twist! Suitable for ages 5+
Don’t leave the Museum without seeing our family-friendly exhibition Animal Kingdom!
