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
12-12:45pm – Creative 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
3-3:30pm – Tales 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.