More to Explore in Muncie- Free Summer Program
Explore the world around you with Muncie Children’s Museum’s weekly nature activities every Wednesday morning in June and July. This FREE summer programming will be located offsite at various local nature sites to give families the opportunity to learn about these areas in Muncie and explore the nature around them.
Giveaway: Each time your family attends a More to Explore in Muncie nature program, your family will be entered into a drawing to win a one year Family Membership to the Muncie Children’s Museum to be given away at the end of the summer program.
June 14: Summer Gardening Program
Join us for a Summer Gardening Program at the Muncie Children’s Museum offered on the 2nd Saturday during the months of May, June, July and August. This hands-on program promostes a love for gardening and develops an appreciation for the environment. Each session is approximately 30 minutes and includes a lesson and a related activity provided by Purdue Master Gardeners. The program is included with General and Access for All Admission and free for MCM Members. Limited spots are available for each program. Please fill out this Registration Form to sign up for the dates you wish to attend.
June 15: Free Admission for Dads
Make memories with dad this Father’s Day at the Muncie Children’s Museum. Visit us on Sunday, June 15th from 1pm-5pm for FREE admission for dads, step-dads, grandpas, and all dad-like figures with paid child admission.
June 18: Reptiles & Amphibians
Join us at the BSU Nature Lab on Wednesday, June 18th, at 10am for “Reptiles and Amphibian”. Erica, from BSU Environmental Education Center, will be talking about reptiles and amphibians native to Indiana. Families will have the opportunity to meet and interact with their turtle, Beaker, and observe salamanders and frogs. Children will also be able to explore the Nature Lab and participate in an activity.
This program is part of our More to Explore in Muncie summer program offered weekly by Muncie Children’s Museum. Each week Muncie Children’s Museum will meet at various locations throughout the Muncie community to offer family-friendly activities.
PARKING: Please park in the lot to the left as you pull in (near the Fire Station/Tillotson Ave) and not in the lot in front/to the right of the BSU Nature Lab.
June 29: Summer Splash Bash
Beat the summer heat with Summer Splash Bash at the Muncie Children’s Museum! Grab a towel and your friends and join us on Sunday, June 29, from 1pm-4:30pm for a day of family fun!
Activities Including:
-Bounce House
-Dunk Tank*
-Water Play
-Games and Activities
-Food Truck
Cost: Most activities are included with museum admission and free for MCM members. Food Truck and Dunk Tank purchases are sold separately.
*Dunk Tank: Show your child’s report card (can be shown on your phone) and receive a free ball for every “A”.
Become a Sponsor!
Interested in how you or your company can sponsor a Free Community Event to allow everyone to visit the Muncie Children’s Museum? Please contact Kira Childers, Interim Director of Development at 765-286-1660, ext. 13 or kchilders@munciemuseum.com.
