Enjoy a day of fun science activities for the whole family at The Newark Museum of Art.

Timeline of Activities 

10am-5pm – MakerSPACE (for kids of all ages)
Mezzanine Level, South Wing

A fun interactive area where kids play, tinker, and create.

11-11:45am Special Show – Dragons & The Ice Sorceress by Talewise
Main Building, Engelhard Court

Join us on this one-of-a-kind learning adventure, featuring stories, and the science of dry ice!

11-11:30am Perfect Little Planet  Planetarium Show (Great for families with kids 5-12)
Duration: 25 minutes

12-12:45pmCreative Play: Bubble Fun (Great for families with kids ages 3-5)
Main Building, Welcome Center and North Wing

Discover the amazing world of bubbles. The program begins promptly at Noon.

1-1:45pm– Special Show – Dragons & The Ice Sorceress by Talewise
Main Building, Engelhard Court)

Join us on this one-of-a-kind learning adventure, featuring stories and the science of dry ice!

1-4pm – Family Drop-In: 3, 2, 1, Liftoff! (Great for families with kids ages 5-10)
Main Building, Welcome Center

Explore pressure, gravity, and chemical reactions by building and launching your own Alka Seltzer rocket! Allergy warning: Alka Seltzer contains aspirin, citric acid, and baking soda.

2-2:30pm Perfect Little Planet  Planetarium Show (Great for families with kids 5-12) Duration: 25 minutes

3-3:30pmTales of the Maya Skies  Planetarium Show (Great for families with kids ages 12 and up, and individual adults. ) Duration: 35 minutes

 

Don’t miss our new family-friendly exhibition, Animal Kingdom opening on September 23! (Main Building, Third Floor)

Familiarize yourself with our visiting guidelines before you arrive at the Museum.