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.
More to Explore in Muncie summer program is sponsored by Destination: Muncie.
July 16: Nature Scavenger Hunt
Join us on Wednesday, July 16, at 10am for a Nature Scavenger Hunt at Minnetrista Nature Area. During this program families will explore the three Indiana habitats; tall grass prairie, deciduous forest, and fresh water wetlands to complete a Nature Scavenger Hunt and have the opportunity to participate in other nature activities. Families are also encouraged to continue their adventure inside and explore Minnetrista’s indoor exhibits that tie in perfectly with our Nature theme.
Parking: Nature Area parking is located on St. Joseph St., just off of Minnetrista Pkwy. https://www.minnetrista.net/campus-map
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. Each time your family attends a More to Explore in Muncie program, your family will be entered into a drawing to win a Family Membership to the Muncie Children’s Museum to be given away at the end of the summer program.
More to Explore in Muncie summer program is sponsored by Destination: Muncie.
July 9: Nature Club
Join us for Nature Club at the Muncie Children’s Museum on Wednesday, July 9th, following the More to Explore in Muncie summer program! Enjoy fun, hands-on activities and crafts and connect with other families that have an interest in growing their knowledge and appreciation for the nature around them. Nature Club will meet every Wednesday in July at Muncie Children’s Museum following the More to Explore in Muncie summer program. Families are invited to pack a lunch and picnic at the museum between the two programs. Please compete the form below to register for the dates you wish to attend to assure we have enough materials for each participant.
Nature Club Registration Form
Nature Club Cost: This program is included with Muncie Children’s Museum Admission and free for MCM Members.
Giveaway: Each week you attend a Nature Club meeting, you receive an entry to win a nature themed prize basket to be given away at the end of the program.
July 12: 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.
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.
