Young learners explore exciting careers through hands-on activities and interactive, imaginative play. Through playful exploration and engaging challenges, kids build confidence and begin to imagine the many possibilities for their future!
All activities are included with general admission or membership (unless otherwise noted).
Current & Upcoming Activities
Be a Vet
Now through June 7
Take care of your Plush Patient at Be A Vet, where kids become little vets as they care for their stuffed animals and learn the basics of pet health in a fun, hands‑on way!
Little vets can care for one of our resident giant plush animals, or on their very own Plush Sloth patient complete with customizable slap bracelet “arm cast” for their stuffed buddy.
This Plush Patient add-on is purchasable with your online admission or at our Visitor Services desk. ($8 for members, $10 for non-members)
Be an Artist
June 8-Sept. 7
Imagine, create, and explore with Be an Artist, where kids step into the role of a real artist to bring their ideas to life! Choosing from a variety of fun, inspiring prompts, young creatives can experiment with color, light, and design using vibrant acrylic drawing boards.
Be an Engineer
Returning beginning Sept. 29
Design, build, and problem-solve at Be an Engineer, where kids step into the role of an engineer to tackle fun, hands-on challenges! Using real tools and creative thinking, young innovators can experiment with building structures, testing ideas, and discovering how engineers turn imagination into real-world solutions.
