Enjoy a day of fun activities for the whole family at The Newark Museum of Art.
Timeline of Activities
10am-5pm | MakerSPACE
Appropriate for kids of all ages.
A fun interactive area where kids play, tinker, and create (self-facilitated).
12pm & 2pm | Planetarium Show: Beyond the Sun
Appropriate for ages 6+. | 25 minutes
Journey with Celeste and Moon through the Universe to discover rogue planets, oceanic worlds, and super-Earths in their search for exoplanets.
12-12:45pm | Creative Play: Insects
Appropriate for ages 3-5.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, this is our motto on this Earth. Join us as we trek around the Museum discovering the Earth’s amazing creatures.
1pm & 3pm | Planetarium Show: Extreme Planets
Appropriate for ages 10+. | 32 minutes
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.
1-4pm | Science Drop-In: Oobleck
Appropriate for ages 5+.
Join us for some non-Newtonian fun as we make Oobleck and answer the question: Is it a solid or a liquid?
1-4pm | Family Drop-In: Illusions!
Appropriate for ages 5+.
Now you see it…Now you don’t! Join us as we create an eye-catching, head-scratching, challenging art project!
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Don’t leave the Museum without seeing our new family-friendly exhibition Animal Kingdom!
Familiarize yourself with our visiting guidelines before you arrive at the Museum.
