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Value-Added Programming
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Value Added Programming
Included with Admission!
Sensory Time
Mondays | 11 AM
Exploratory fine and gross motor play that encourages cognitive growth through soothing activities using sights, textures, and sounds in a different exhibit space each week!
While this program is designed with early learners in mind, all ages are welcome.
Sensory Time is sponsored by UPMC Health Plan.
What’s going on during Sensory Time?
October 5 | Dinosaur Bin
ROAR! Dig into prehistoric fun with our Dinosaur Sensory Bin, a hands-on adventure perfect for every little paleontologist.
October 12 | Farm Animal Bin
Down on the farm and loving it! Explore the sights, sounds, and textures of farm life in our Farm Animal Sensory Bin.
October 19 | Beach Bin
Bring the beach indoors! Scoop, sift, and explore in our Beach Sensory Bin, a little slice of summer to brighten up your fall day.
October 26 | Therapy Dogs United & Pumpkin Bin | National Pumpkin Day
Two of the best things about fall, all in one morning! Visit with Therapy Dogs United, then dig into our festive Pumpkin Sensory Bin in celebration of National Pumpkin Day.
Sensory Bins are created in partnership with Emily Wachter Intervention Services and DreamBuilders Sensory Playspace.
Story Time
Thursdays | 11 AM
Embark on literary adventures that support the development of early literacy skills and foster a lifelong love of reading!
Each Story Time includes lessons on beginner American Sign Language (ASL) with Miss Loretta, retired teacher of the deaf.
All ages are welcome.
What’s being read?
October 8 | Goodnight Moon, Goodnight Goon & Pumpkins
From sweet dreams to spooky fun! Join Miss Loretta for a trio of fall storytimes with a beloved bedtime classic, a silly Halloween twist, and a perfect pumpkin patch read.
October 15 | My Football Family
Touchdown! Join Miss Loretta for a fun, sporty storytime perfect for every little football fan in the family.
October 22 | We All Fall for Apples & The Apple Pie Tree
It’s the most apple-icious time of year! Join Miss Loretta for two cozy fall stories celebrating the season’s most beloved fruit, from orchard to pie.
October 29 | Room on the Broom & Haunted House, Haunted Mouse
Hop on the broom and hold on tight! Join Miss Loretta for a spooky, silly double feature of Halloween storytime fun, perfect for little ghouls and goblins of all ages.
Learn ASL during the story!
Little Learners Time
Fridays | 11 AM
Enjoy soothing songs, interactive storytime, and a guided activity tailored for your little ones. Connect with fellow caregivers as you share experiences and support each other, all while fostering your baby’s early development through sensory play and learning.
This program is designed for little learners, 6 months – 2 years.
What’s going on during Little Learners Time?
October 9 | Felisa Read Early Intervention
Pull up a seat and play! Join Felisa Read Early Intervention for a fun Little Learners morning designed to support early childhood development through engaging, play-based experiences.
October 16 | Felisa Read Early Intervention
Get those little minds moving! Join Felisa Read Early Intervention for a playful Little Learners morning built around hands-on exploration and early childhood development.
October 23 | Bebe Marin Early Intervention
Join Bebe Marin Early Intervention for a fun-filled Little Learners morning! Activities are designed to support early childhood development through engaging, play-based experiences.
October 30 | Hooks Early Intervention Services
Join the specialists from Hooks Early Intervention Services for a playful Little Learners morning! Activities are designed to support early childhood development through hands-on, play-based experiences.
STEAM Time
Saturdays | 11 AM & 1 PM
Hands-on seasonal learning through engaging STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) expERIEnces with museum play-ologists!
All STEAM Time expERIEnces are carefully curated by museum educators and rotate on a monthly basis.
All ages are welcome.
STEAM Time is sponsored by PSN Labs
What’s going on during STEAM Time?
October 3 | Cloud in a Bottle
Can you make your own cloud? You can! Explore the science of condensation and weather by creating your very own cloud right inside a bottle.
October 10 | Elephant Toothpaste & Special: Pudding Slime! | 11AM & 1 PM
Get ready for a double dose of messy, bubbly fun! Watch Elephant Toothpaste erupt in a foamy explosion, then stick around at 1 PM for a special Pudding Slime experience during our Wonky Wonderful Afternoon.
October 17 | Lemon Battery Clock
Can a lemon power a clock? Spoiler: it can! Explore the science of chemical energy and circuits with this electrifying citrus experiment.
October 24 | Unpoppable Potion Bag
Is it really unpoppable? Put it to the test! Explore the science of polymers in this surprisingly magical experiment that seems impossible until you understand the science behind it.
October 31 | Ghost Rockets
Boo… and blast off! Send ghost-shaped rockets soaring through the air in this festive, fizzy Halloween STEAM experiment. A spooky spin on science that’s fun for the whole family!
Teaching Artist Time
Every Other Saturday | 10 AM - 5 PM
Explore creativity through hands-on artmaking with our Teaching Artist, Megan Jell! Each session invites children and families to slow down, experiment with materials, and express themselves while learning from a professional artist.
All ages are welcome.
Materials sponsored by Great Lakes Insurance Services Group, LLC.
What’s going on with Megan?
October 3 | Identity: Quilt Square Collage
What do you love to do, and what does that say about who you are? Cut, arrange, and collage your very own quilt square using colors and shapes that represent how you spend your time. Together, every square becomes part of a larger community quilt.
Inspired by Eleanor McCain’s You’re too Emotional, 2025.
October 17 | Identity: Wearable Mask
What’s on the inside that the world doesn’t always get to see? Design a wearable mask that reveals your passions, personality, and the traits that make you uniquely you.
Inspired by Christoph Hefti’s World Mask, 2014.
October 31 | Identity: Self Portrait
Look in the mirror. What do you see? Draw and paint your very own self portrait using mirrors, paint sticks, and Posca pens to capture your unique features and the colors that make you, you.
Inspired by the self portraits of Frida Kahlo and Pablo Picasso.
Art Time
Sundays | 1 - 3 PM
Celebrate quirky National Days with creative art projects!
Each week, dive into new artistic adventures and enjoy hands-on activities that spark your creativity and inspire fun.
All ages are welcome.
Art Time is sponsored by Great Lakes Insurance Services Group, LLC.
October 4 | Mosaic Trees
Fall has never looked so beautiful! Cut, arrange, and piece together a stunning mosaic tree bursting with the colors of autumn.
October 11 | Candy Corn Art
It’s the sweetest art project of the season! Get creative with a candy corn-inspired art experience that’s almost too cute to eat.
October 18 | Scarecrow Art
Who’s watching over the pumpkin patch? Create your very own scarecrow masterpiece, a festive fall art experience for every little artist.
October 25 | Pumpkins, Pumpkins!!
It’s National Pumpkin Day and we’re celebrating in style! Get creative with a pumpkin-inspired art experience that’s perfect for the season.