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April School Vacation Week

Come on your own, with friends, or bring the whole family to the museum for a special week of programming.

Free with admission unless otherwise noted.

Monday, April 21

  • 11:00am-12:30pm, Exchange: Microscopy
  • 1:30pm-4:00pm, Maker Hub: Fiber Arts

Tuesday, April 22

  • 11:00am-12:30pm, Exchange: Microscopy
  • 1:00pm-3:00pm, Curiosity Labs with Millipore Sigma
    • Join our friends from Millipore Sigma as we explore several of their hands-onCuriosity Labs™ science experiments together at the Museum. Learn how scientists separate mixtures and take a closer look at what your fingerprint looks like during this drop-in activity.
  • 1:30pm-4:30pm, Maker Hub: Fiber Arts
  • 3:00pm-4:00pm, Family Workshop: Social Robots & AI
    • Please see below for description and registration information.
  • 3:00pm-4:00pm, Gallery Cart: MIT Student Spotlight

Wednesday, April 23

  • 11:00am-12:30pm, Exchange: Microscopy
  • 1:00-2:00pm, Gallery Cart: MIT Student Spotlight
  • 1:30pm-4:30pm, Maker Hub: Fiber Arts
  • 3:00pm-4:30pm, Family Workshop: Stop Motion
    • Please see below for description and registration information.

Thursday, April 24
The Museum is thrilled to join with The Highland Street Foundation in offering free admission for the day to all visitors. Last entry at 4:30pm.

  • 11:00am-12:30pm, Exchange: Microscopy
  • 1:00pm-2:30pm, Gallery Cart: MIT Student Spotlight
  • 1:00pm-3:00pm, Curiosity Labs with Millipore Sigma
    • Join our friends from Millipore Sigma as we explore several of their hands-on Curiosity Labs™ science experiments together at the Museum. Learn how scientists separate mixtures and take a closer look at what your fingerprint looks like during this drop-in activity.
  • 1:30pm-4:30pm, Maker Hub: Fiber Arts
  • 2:30pm-4:30pm, Learning Lab: Exoplanet Drop-in
    • Astronomers are using NASA’s space telescopes to discover new planets beyond our solar system. Hone your scientific sleuthing skills with researchers from MIT Kavli Institute as you decode the signals from space and unravel exoplanets’ mysteries.

Friday, April 25

  • 11:00am-12:30pm, Exchange: Microscopy
  • 1:00pm - 2:30pm, Gallery Cart: MIT Student Spotlight
  • 1:30pm-4:30pm, Maker Hub: Fiber Arts
  • 2:00pm-3:00pm, Gallery Cart: Cat or Dog?

Saturday, April 26 - DNA Day!

  • Learn more about DNA Day and view the full schedule here.

Sunday, April 27

  • 10:30am-12:00pm, Exchange: Microscopy
  • 12:30pm-4:30pm, Maker Hub: Chain Reaction
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Family Workshop: Social Robots & AI

Please note that this is an 11+ workshop.

How is artificial intelligence reshaping our relationship with technology? In this hands-on workshop, explore the advantages and pitfalls of AI as you build and code your own social robot.

This workshop is designed for families and friends working in small groups. Children must be age 11 and above, and must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop. Workshop price includes museum admission. Please feel free to come and explore the museum with your family before the workshop.

$15 for ages 11-18, $20 for ages 19+

Register
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Family Workshop: Stop Motion

Please note that this is an 11+ workshop.

Join us for this hands-on family workshop where you'll create your own stop-motion video while learning the basics of photography and digital art. Together, you'll explore the principles of animation, discover photography techniques like lighting and composition, and bring your creative ideas to life. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and teamwork!

This workshop is designed for families and friends working in small groups. Children must be age 11 and above, and must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop. Workshop price includes museum admission. Please feel free to come and explore the museum with your family before the workshop.

$15 for ages 11-18, $20 for ages 19+

Register