Independence Day Party

Thursday, July 4 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Celebrate our nation’s birthday by wearing your red, white and blue. Come and pop balloon fireworks, and sign the Declaration of Independence with your hand print. Play with giant bubbles and cool off with some delicious watermelon!

Please note the Museum will be closing at 4:00 pm in observance of Independence Day.

Sensory Friendly Saturday

Saturday, July 13 | 9:00 am – 11:00 pm

Great sensory experiences await you and your child in this special event designed for children with sensory processing disorder and general development delays as well as their families. Lights and sounds will be dimmed to create a comfortable environment for your little ones to explore. Participate in sensory based activities, developed by an occupational therapist, to improve their ability to process and regulate sensory information. Watch a sensory-friendly stage performance, engage in calming movement groups and meet community professionals, such as an occupational therapists, speech pathologists, or ABA therapists.

To receive a social story booklet, please RSVP to sensorysaturday@miamichildrensmuseum.org or call (305) 373-5437 ext. 126. The Museum opens to the public at 11:00 am.

National Ice Cream Day

July 20 –  21 

It’s hot this summer, so we’re cooling down with some ice cream! Satisfy your cravings with a free ice cream from the Florida Dairy Farmers.

Saturday, July 20 | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

• Enjoy some ice cream at the Blue Bell Ice Cream Truck

Sunday, July 21 | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

• Make you own ice cream sandwiches and take part in fun activities!

National Ice Cream Day is sponsored by Florida Dairy Farmers.

Free Third Friday Presented by Baptist Health South Florida

Friday, July 19 | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Thanks to the support of Baptist Health South Florida, every third Friday of each month, visitors can roam the Museum free of charge. Due to the number of visitors on Free Third Fridays, we suggest leaving strollers at home or in the car. Thank you.

Summertime Tinkers Summer Camp

June 10 – August 23 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Ages 4 -10

This summer, Miami Children’s Museum will activate our camper’s creativity with hands on learning and experiences. Each week campers will grab their tools, tinker, explore, imagine and create something extraordinary with simple everyday objects. Campers will also enjoy a weekly theatrical performances by our in house theater troupe, participate in outdoor recreational games and activities, work in our tinker lab, cool down mid-week with water slides, and attend field trips to various local attractions. To learn more, click HERE.

$198 per week for Museum Members | $220 per week for non-members | Before and after care available

To register, please contact Yanet at yanet@miamichildrensmuseum.org or 305-373-5437 ext.112

Makers Series

Saturdays | 12:00 – 2:00 pm 

Every weekend, in the How People Make Things gallery, meet artists and artisans who will show you how to make things. Stop by and see who you will meet this week!

Kerry Philips | July 6th

•  Needle Felting Artist

David Zalben | July 13th

•  Wire Artist

Aurora Molina | July 21st

• Paper Making Artist

Adriana Carvalho | July 27th

• Sewing Artist

Mini Mondays: Summer Series

Every Monday | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Mini Mondays are a place for infants and toddlers to grow and develop through play.  Join us 10:00 am-6:00 pm every Monday, for a program full of play-based activities specifically designed for children from birth to five.  With no school group visits on Mondays, we ensure a safe, quieter and fun environment for your little ones to explore and enjoy.

“The playing adult steps sideward into another reality; the playing child advances forward to new stages of mastery.” – Erik H. Erikson

Mini Mondays is sponsored in part by Florida Dairy Farmers

MEET OUR STUDIO ARTISTS

Art Studio – open daily | 10:30 am – 5:00 pm

Come on in and join our studio artists in creating hands-on art projects. Use your imagination and creativity, while exploring this month’s art subject, WIRE. These art projects are fun for all ages. The Art Studio is open every day. During busy times, the Studio doors open every half hour, for about 20 visitors (adults included!). Occasionally the Art Studio may be closed during the day for cleaning or to set up a new activity. Otherwise, drop by at any time, and stay as long as you like!

 

MEET OUR MUSEUM THEATER TROUPE

Play, Learn Imagine and Create with our Museum Theater Troupe. Join this wacky team for interactive story times, dance parties, shows and more. It’s bound to be a blast!

Wacky Wire | Art Studio

10:30 am – 5:00 pm

See what interesting 2D and 3D shapes you can use with WIRE. First, draw your design, and then follow the line to create your sculpture.

Story Time | Baptist Health and Wellness Classroom

11:30 am (Weekdays only)

Enjoy some of our favorite stories read by our talented storytellers.

Sand Play | Kidscape Village

11:30 am  (weekends) | 12:30 pm (weekdays)

Come into the Art Studio and explore this month’s theme of FABRIC. Inspired by decorative textiles in India, we will be using paint and dye to create different patterns and shapes on bandanas. *T-shirts available for an extra fee.

Sandblasting Workshops | Art Studio Glass Lab

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for a sandblasting workshop to make your own frosted glass souvenir.

Please note, each glass item is $8 – $10. 

Show Time: Not A Box | Auditorium

12:30 pm & 4:00 pm | Weekends only

Enjoy an original, interactive performance by our Theater Troupe. Follow an ordinary work day of three construction workers, who don’t build walls or towers, but instead build noise.  Through body percussion, everyday objects and boom whackers, the builders build rhythms and songs to get through their day.

Music Play | Baptist Health and Wellness Classroom

1:30 pm (weekdays) | 2:30 pm (weekends)

Come see what fun with music we will have today! Whether it be a musical story time, an instrument exploration, or a dance party, you’re bound to have a good time.

Active Play | Baptist Health and Wellness Gallery

3:30 pm

Let’s get moving! See how exercise can be fun by participating in a sports game or a special physical challenge.

Here is a list of upcoming events that Miami Children’s Museum will be participating in:

Saturday, July 6 | 11:00 am: Art Techniques (Space Themed) at Miami Lakes Public Library

Tuesday, July 9 | 4:00 pm: Interactive Story Time at Coral Gables Library

Monday, July 15 | 11:00 am – Interactive Story Time at South Shore Library

Saturday, July 20 | 11:00 am – Not A Box Performance at Miami Lakes Public Library

Saturday, July 20 | 2:00 pm – Art Techniques at South Shore Library

Tuesday, July 23 | 11:00 am – Musical Story Time at North Shore Library

Kindergarten Kickoff

Saturday, August 3 | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm 

Is your child ready for kindergarten? Get all the tips you need to start the school year off right. Fine motor skills, numeric ordering, and sound and letter recognition are just a few of the necessary skills your child can practice before they begin their educational future. Visit with the Florida Dairy Farmers for healthy snack demonstrations and giveaways, and join our School Readiness Raffle. Hop aboard a real school bus, and practice your circle-time with an interactive music session. Resource tables from different organizations that will help ease the transition into kindergarten will also be present.

This event is sponsored by Florida Dairy Farmers. 

Sensory Friendly Saturday

Saturday, August 10 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Great sensory experiences await you and your child in this special event designed for children with sensory processing disorder and general development delay as well as their families. Lights and sounds will be dimmed to create a comfortable environment for your little ones to explore. Participate in sensory based activities, developed by an occupational therapist, to improve their ability to process and regulate sensory information. Watch a sensory-friendly stage performance, engage in calming movement groups and meet community professionals, such as occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and ABA therapists.

To receive a social story booklet, please RSVP to sensorysaturday@miamichildrensmuseum.org or call (305) 373-5437 ext. 126. The Museum opens to the public at 11:00 am.

Free Third Friday Presented by Baptist Health South Florida

Friday, August 16 | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Thanks to the support of Baptist Health South Florida, every third Friday of each month, from 4 pm to 8 pm, visitors can roam the Museum free of charge. Due to the number of visitors on Free Third Fridays, we suggest leaving strollers at home or in the car. Thank you.

Mini Mondays - Summer Series

Every Monday | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Mini Mondays are a place for infants and toddlers to grow and develop through play.  Join us  every Monday, for a program full of play-based activities specifically designed for children from birth to five.  With no school group visits on Mondays, we ensure a safe, quieter and fun environment for your little ones to explore and enjoy.“The playing adult steps sideward into another reality; the playing child advances forward to new stages of mastery.” – Erik H. Erikson

Mini Mondays is sponsored in part by Florida Dairy Farmers

MEET OUR STUDIO ARTISTS

Art Studio Open Daily | 10:30 am – 5:00 pm 

Come on in and join our studio artists in creating hands-on art projects. Use your imagination and creativity, while exploring this month’s art subject, WIRE. These art projects are fun for all ages. The Art Studio is open every day. During busy times, the Studio doors open every half hour, for about 20 visitors (adults included!). Occasionally the Art Studio may be closed during the day for cleaning or to set up a new activity. Otherwise, drop by at any time, and stay as long as you like!

MEET OUR MIAMI CHILDREN'S MUSEUM THEATER TROUPE

Play, Learn, Imagine and Create with our in-house Theater Troupe! Join this wacky team for interactive story times, dance parties, shows and more. It’s bound to be a blast!

MEET THE MAKERS SERIES

Every weekend, in the How People Make Things gallery, meet artists and artisans who will show you how to make things. Stop by and see who you will meet this week!

• Saturday, August 4 | 12:00 – 2:00 pm – Kerry Phillips, upcycling artisT
• Sunday, August 10 | 12:00 – 2:00 pm – David Zalben, wire artist
• Saturday, August 17 |  12:00 – 2:00 pm – Would you Woodburn?
• Sunday, August 25 | 12:00 – 2:00 pm – Embroidery: Stitching Basics
• Saturday, August 31 | 12:00 – 2:00 pm – Would you Woodburn?

Handy Andy | Art Studio

10:30 am – 5:00 pm

This month, join us in discovering the style of artist, Andy Warhol. Using paint and paper make your own pop art hand print, Experimenting with color contrasts and duplicating multiple images.

Story Time | Health and Wellness Classroom

11:30 am (weekdays only)

Enjoy some of our favorite stories read by our talented storytellers.

Sand Play | Kidscape Village

11:30 am (weekends) | 12:30 pm (weekdays)

We will bring out our sand box full of kinetic sand! Children can mold, sculpt, and build their own creations!

Sandblasting Workshops | Art Studio

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm 

Join us for a sandblasting workshop to make your own frosted glass souvenir. $8-$10 per glass item.

Show Time: Building Noise | Auditorium | Weekends Only

12:30 pm and 4:00 pm

Enjoy an original, interactive performance by our Theater Troupe. Follow an ordinary work day of three construction workers, who don’t build walls or towers, but instead build noise.  Through body percussion, everyday objects and boom whackers, the builders build rhythms and songs to get through their day.

Music Play | Health and Wellness Classroom

1:30 pm (weekdays) | 2:30 pm (weekends)

Come see what fun with music we will have today! Whether it be a musical story time, an instrument exploration, or a dance party, you’re bound to have a good time.

Active Play | Health and Wellness Gallery

3:30 pm

Let’s get moving! See how exercise can be fun by participating in a sports game or a special physical challenge.

Here is a list of upcoming events that Miami Children’s Museum will be participating in:

Check back to see where we’ll be this month!