Event Calendar

Join us for our free Sensory Nights, held on the second Thursday of each month from 5:00–7:00 pm, now through April (note: no Sensory Night in January). These evenings are designed especially for children and families with sensory sensitivities. During Sensory Night, we turn down the lights and exhibit sounds, offer specialized sensory activities, and provide access to additional sensory experiences. And, as always, our sensory room and supplies are always available to help make your visit comfortable, engaging, and fun for everyone. Sponsored by Jamf Nation Global Foundation.

Have you ever wondered what happens to everyday materials when they get REALLY cold? Let’s explore the fascinating world of ultra-cold experiments by dunking different objects (balloon, banana, racquetball, etc.) into liquid nitrogen! Join UWEC Physics & Astronomy Professor Dr. Erik Hendrickson for this "cool" experiment!

Grades K-6: This is a drop-off, 3 hour program focused on making holiday and winter themes creations! Students will get to use Makery materials to make different kinds of themed creations! From felt pillows to printmaking, and sensory bags to NYE hats, attendees can let their imagination run wild.

Ages 8-14: This is a drop-off, 2-day (3 hour/day) program focused on learning how to code, building with different materials, and how to add electricity to your creations! Students will get the chance to try out different types of tabletop building kits. Kits include Lego® building bricks to Infento® Discovery kits, plus more! Explore different materials, strategies, and let your imagination run wild. Students will have the opportunity to learn building, coding, electrical, and robotics!

Join us on December 31st for a family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration packed with fun and excitement. This year, we're opening the museum for two sessions: 8 AM–11 AM and 12 PM–4 PM. Enjoy activities like special projects, face painting, and more! Don’t miss the highlight of the event – an exciting balloon drop to welcome 2026 in style. Members are free, regular admission for non-members.

Join us on December 31st for a family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration packed with fun and excitement. This year, we're opening the museum for two sessions: 8 AM–11 AM and 12PM–4 PM. Enjoy activities like special projects, face painting, and more! Don’t miss the highlight of the event – an exciting balloon drop to welcome 2026 in style. Members are free, regular admission rates for non-members.

Join us for our free Sensory Nights, held on the second Thursday of each month from 5:00–7:00 pm, now through April (note: no Sensory Night in January). These evenings are designed especially for children and families with sensory sensitivities. During Sensory Night, we turn down the lights and exhibit sounds, offer specialized sensory activities, and provide access to additional sensory experiences. And, as always, our sensory room and supplies are always available to help make your visit comfortable, engaging, and fun for everyone. Sponsored by Jamf Nation Global Foundation.

Join us for our free Sensory Nights, held on the second Thursday of each month from 5:00–7:00 pm, now through April (note: no Sensory Night in January). These evenings are designed especially for children and families with sensory sensitivities. During Sensory Night, we turn down the lights and exhibit sounds, offer specialized sensory activities, and provide access to additional sensory experiences. And, as always, our sensory room and supplies are always available to help make your visit comfortable, engaging, and fun for everyone. Sponsored by Jamf Nation Global Foundation.

Join us for our free Sensory Nights, held on the second Thursday of each month from 5:00–7:00 pm, now through April (note: no Sensory Night in January). These evenings are designed especially for children and families with sensory sensitivities. During Sensory Night, we turn down the lights and exhibit sounds, offer specialized sensory activities, and provide access to additional sensory experiences. And, as always, our sensory room and supplies are always available to help make your visit comfortable, engaging, and fun for everyone. Sponsored by Jamf Nation Global Foundation.