2018 Explorers Summer Camp

June 11 – August 24 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Ages 4 – 10

Our campers will take a blast through the past this year,  discovering ancient civilizations and time periods. Throughout the summer our explorers will participate in some of the oldest festivals and traditions, create artifacts and tools from prehistoric humans, design clothes from the renaissance period, build famous architectural structures, and prepare meals from different cultures.

Each week campers will enjoy a theatrical performance by our in house theater troupe, participate in recreational games and activities complete science experiments, get wet and wild on our water slides, and attend field trips to local attractions.

To register or for more information, please click here or email Yanet at yanet@miamichildrensmuseum.org

Kindergarten Kickoff

Saturday, August 4 | 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, join our School Readiness Raffle, and hop aboard a real school bus! Learn about healthy snacks for your lunch box, 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.

Kindergarten Kickoff is sponsored in part by Florida Dairy Farmers

Sensory Friendly Saturday

Saturday, August 11 | 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 an occupational therapist or speech pathologist.

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 17 | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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

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 10am-6pm 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 – 4:00 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, SHAPES. 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 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!

The Shape of Art | Art Studio

10:30 am – 4:00 pm

This month, join us in discovering how math is also a large part of art. Using tape and paint, create regular or irregular shapes and abstract designs inspired by artist, Piet Mondrian.

Sand Play | Kidscape Village

11:30 am

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 person to participate

Maker's Play: Tallest Tower Challenge | Maker's Space, Art Gallery

3:30 pm 

Using a variety of materials, create a freestanding tower. Then, use a ruler to see whose is the tallest!

Math Games Tournament | Health and Wellness Gallery

4:30 pm 

Play a variety of games that will help you practice counting, sorting, and adding to 10.

Show Time: Simama Nami | Auditorium

12:30 pm and 4:00 pm (weekends only)

Enjoy performances by our Museum Theater Troupe based on our favorite children’s books.

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

Check back for events Miami Children’s Museum will be participating in!

The Lion Guard: The Exhibit Closing

September 2 | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm 

Make sure you stop by and visit our Lion Guard exhibit before it closes! It’ll be a roarin’ good time!

To register or for more information, please click here or email Yanet at yanet@miamichildrensmuseum.org

DWNTWN Art Days

September 7 – 9 | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join Miami Children’s Museum as we explore art through the medium of WIRE inspired by local artist, David Zalben. On Saturday and Sunday, meet David himself and create your own wire sculpture to add to our collaborative project.

$10 admission when you show your Art Days program or app.

Sensory Friendly Saturday

Saturday, September 8 | 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 an occupational therapist or speech pathologist.

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

Mini Mondays (We're Back!)

Monday, September 10 | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

All day Mini Monday’s are back!  We are kicking off the year with all of your beloved activities, Easel Play, Cooking Play, Music Play and more.  Also catch a show by our Theater Troupe based on one of your favorite picture story books.  Your Mini Mondays team cannot wait to play and learn with you and your little ones once again!

Mini Mondays is sponsored by Florida Dairy Farmers.

Free Third Friday Presented by Baptist Health South Florida

Friday, September 21 | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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.

MiChiMu's 15th Birthday Fiesta

Saturday, September 15 | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm 

It’s MiChiMu’s Quincenera! Come celebrate another great year at Miami Children’s Museum for our mascot MiChiMu’s birthday. We’ll have games, balloon twisting, and face painting. Join us for several special performances by our Theater Ensemble, a playful piñata, fun with a Mariachi band, and, of course, birthday cake!

Rosh Hashanah

Sunday, September 16 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Come celebrate Rosh Hashanah. Join PJ Library at 10:30 am for a special story time, decorate wooden apples, and try a delicious snack of apples dipped in honey. Afterwards, decorate cards for the holiday and play our shofar game!

Mini Mondays

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 10am-6pm 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

Monday, September 10^th – Mini “We’re Back” Monday

Mini Mondays is sponsored in part by Florida Dairy Farmers

MEET OUR STUDIO ARTISTS

Art Studio – open daily | 10:30 pm – 4:00 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, TEXTILES. 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 in-house theatrical troupe, the MCM Players. Join this wacky team for interactive story times, dance parties, shows and more. It’s bound to be a blast!

Sand Play | Kidscape Village

11:30 am

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

Hispanic Heritage: Panamanian Molas | Art Studio

12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by creating your own traditional mola, a popular art style in Panama. Explore color, line, and patterns while using different textiles, such as fabric, felt, and yarn.

Story Time | Baptist Classroom

12:30 pm (weekdays only)

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

Sandblasting Workshops | Art Studio

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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

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

Makers Play | Kidscape Village

1:30 pm & 4:30 pm

Use your hands, minds, and imagination to create handmade treasures. Guatemalan worry dolls and Mexican piñatas are just some of the crafts we’re trying to create

Instrumentation Exploration | Cruise Ship Theater

3:00 pm 

Explore a variety of different instruments that are a big part of Hispanic culture. Play different rhythms and make music with some new friends

Show Time | Auditorium

12:30 pm and 4:00 pm (Weekends only)

Enjoy original, interactive performances by our Theater Troupe.

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

Saturday, September 22^nd | Miami Beach

New World Symphony Open House