Times
All Summer Fun Days will take place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
All activities are included with General Museum Admission.
Dates/Themes
Tuesday, June 30: Caboose Train Day
Tuesday, July 7: Ice Cream Day
Tuesday, July 14: Aviation and Space
Tuesday, July 21: Caboose Train Day
Tuesday, August 4: Wagon Trail Day
Tuesday, August 11: Caboose Train Day
ASTC Passport Program:
Reciprocal memberships from participating Association of Science & Technology Centers (ASTC) will NOT be accepted for these special events.
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Summer Fun Days
The summer is approaching and that means more fun time for kids on summer break! Join us for one, or all, of these special fun filled days being offered, where kids of all ages can participate in different craft/activity stations. The four themes are:
Train rides are only offered on specific Summer Fun dates that are listed below. Look below to see a brief description of each theme.
Times
All Summer Fun Days will take place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
All activities are included with General Museum Admission. Click the button below for more information.
Dates/Themes
Tuesday, June 30: Caboose Train Day
Tuesday, July 7: Ice Cream Day
Tuesday, July 14: Aviation and Space
Tuesday, July 21: Caboose Train Day
Tuesday, August 4: Wagon Trail Day
Tuesday, August 11: Caboose Train Day
ASTC Passport Program:
Reciprocal memberships from participating Association of Science & Technology Centers (ASTC) will NOT be accepted for these special events.
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Theme Information
Aviation & Space Days
Come one, come all aviation hobbyists as we will have an out-of-this world experience for you on our Aviation and Space Days. Join us as you make your very own clay planet bracelet, create your own chart for the eight phases of the moon, and learn how the Wright Brothers tested their flyers before their first flight in December 1903. Stop by our “Chill Zone” in the back of the Gift Station to cool off and get a free popsicle.
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Wagon Trail Days
Step back in time and celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with a day of hands-on fun for all ages! Discover how families traveled long distances in an array of wagon types, the difficulty of traveling in these wooden carts, and the limits common to storing provisions in a covered wagon. Kids can play with a variety of old-timey games common to children of this era, create a map using parchment paper, and make your own compass using the template provided. Stop by our “Chill Zone” in the back of the Gift Station to cool off and get a free popsicle.
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Ice Cream Days
All are invited to join us for a sweet journey through the history of ice cream. Participants will get crafty in our craft zone, take part in ice cream-related activities, create their own sample of ice cream, and enjoy a scoop of Hershey’s ice cream with their favorite toppings. Dairy free options are available. Train rides can be added for an additional fee. Train ride times are at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., & 1 p.m.
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Caboose Train Days
Aspiring railroaders can step inside a caboose and discover what railroad life was like aboard a car that once served as the freight conductor’s mobile office before disappearing from regular railroad service. Enjoy caboose-related activities such as designing your own caboose, and get the chance to tour a caboose. Caboose train rides are offered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. and require an additional ticket purchase with museum admission. Stop by our “Chill Zone” in the back of the Gift Station to cool off and get a free popsicle.
Note: Cabooses are not ADA accessible due to the vintage nature of their construction, however an ADA car is available on the train ride, with wheelchair spaces and companion seating.
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