Science Explorers
2025-07-11 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-07-18 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-07-18 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-07-25 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-07-25 13:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Discover the many ways science is all around us in a program that is designed to spark curiosity and create those surprising ‘a-ha” moments for children that can last a lifetime. Whether children are experimenting with smells, designing an air powered car, or experimenting with color and dyes, these multi-sensory activities foster curiosity, creativity and problem-solving skills.
Best suited for children ages 5 & up
What are we learning: Cognitive Development, Early Science and Early Math Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Focus, Perseverance, Problem Solving Skills, Critical Thinking Skills

Saltwater Wonders
2025-07-11 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
11am – Feed the Shark! In this activity, visitors will test their “shark-feeding” abilities!
3pm – In Saltwater Wonders, children will learn a little bit about an old art-form called Scrimshaw, and make an example to take home.

STEAM Saturday
2025-07-12 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-19 09:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Calling all young explorers to join us on an exhilarating journey into the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) as junior scientists! Embark on a thrilling adventure where you’ll unleash your curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Through hands-on experiments, interactive projects, and mind-bending challenges, you’ll discover the wonders of the universe, build cool gadgets, and unlock the mysteries of nature. Get ready to ask big questions, make amazing discoveries, and become the next generation of STEAM superheroes!
Best suited for children ages 4 & up
What are we learning: Cognitive Development, Early Science and Early Math Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Focus, Perseverance, Problem Solving Skills, Critical Thinking

Make It!
2025-07-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Make It! is a weekly activity where kids can unleash some creative energy on the weekend. This Sunday activity will be from 2 to 3pm.

Museum Closed
2025-07-14, 2025-07-21
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga is closed on Mondays. We hope to see you soon!

Tuesdays for Tots
2025-07-15 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-07-15 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-07-22 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-07-22 13:30 - 14:00 UTC | The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Every Tuesday at 9:30am and 1:30pm enjoy this fun and educational time for our littlest visitors! Experiment together with art, science, language and math early learning activities that support early childhood learning. Children can Practice important skills like taking turns and making friends as they explore the stations that promote school readiness, social connections, and skill development.
Best Suited for Children ages 2 to 5

Chromatography Planets
2025-07-15 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Space is vast and full of planets we have yet to discover! What kinds of worlds do you think are out there? Join this program for a chance to create your own planet with the power of chromatography.

Space Oddities
2025-07-15 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
The truth is out there! Learn all about the possibility of life in space and what odd adaptations we might come across, based on real animal adaptations here on Earth. Then, create your very own alien out of upcycled materials.

Art Wednesday
2025-07-16 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-23 09:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Art Wednesdays feature a special new art project each week! Art Wednesday is from 9:30-11:30 and 1:30 to 3:30.

Story Time
2025-07-17 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-07-17 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-07-24 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-07-24 13:30 - 14:00 UTC | The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Each week we’ll read a different book allowing your child to create real world connections as they familiarize themselves with the alphabet, new vocabulary words, and rhymes.
Best Suited for ages 2 and up
What are we learning: Language Proficiency, Communication Skills, Listening Skills, and Fine Motor Skills

Member Maker Monday - Gnome Homes & Mini Masterpieces
2025-07-21 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
On Monday July 21st, the Museum will be open from 1:30 to 3:00. All members are welcome to come and play during this time!
Registration is required for the Gnome Home and Mini Masterpiece program as we can only accommodate 20 children for the activities. To register please click the button at the top of the website or the banner on the home page. We hope to see you there!

Mindful Moments
2025-07-22 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
In this week’s Mindful Moments, emotion stations will be set up around the room including a sensory station, stop light emotions, and a take home dot activity.

Thoughtful Tuesday
2025-07-22 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Take a quiet moment this Tuesday to paint to different tunes. How does music make you feel, and does it change the way you paint?

Nature Adventures
2025-07-24 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Join us on a nature scavenger hunt!

Hug a Tree
2025-07-24 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Appreciate the natural world around you by making beautiful art from nature!
We will be doing:
-tree habitat observation-what lives in a tree? How do trees help us and other animals
-watercolor or crayon art of a tree of choice

Spider Sense
2025-07-25 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
11:00 Spider Hats! In Leggy Lids, visitors will make a wearable, 8-legged friend to take home with them!
3:00 In Spidey Senses, children will learn all about our eight-legged friends and how their senses differ from ours!
