Early childhood groups will enjoy a 60-minute Wonder Works field trip program. Young children will engage in a developmentally appropriate and discovery-based approach to learning within the STEAM-focused play space designed to support and nurture children’s natural curiosity in their world.

Children will get hands-on with simple machines, explore the science of sand, and interact with the power of air. Children will also have multiple gross motor opportunities featuring a one-of-a-kind climbing structure, spiral slide and an elevated balance beam. 

Following exploration of the Wonder Works exhibit space, groups will participate in a classroom-based program where children’s literature is presented with accompanying hands-on learning activities.

MELs: Physical Science 1.a, 1.b, 1.c, 2.b, 3.b, 4.a, 4.c, 4.d; Life Science 1.b, 2.a, 2.b, 4.a; Earth and Space 1.a, 1.b, 1.c, 2.b, 4.a; Measurement 2.a; Physical Development 2.c, 3.a, 3.c; Health 1.c; Speaking/Expressive Language 1.a, 1.b,

Listening/Receptive Language 1.b, 1.d; Reading 1.a, 1.d

School groups in all field trip programs are invited to enjoy free play in the rest of the Museum following their program from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.