Outreach Programs
Let us bring the wonder of The Magic House to you! These outreach experiences allow the Museum’s Education staff to bring creative, hands-on learning experiences ranging from art and literature to science and engineering to your students. Outreach programs are offered throughout the year, with some summer opportunities available. Rates are determined by the program selected and number of sessions presented. Fees are based on schools within a 25-mile radius of The Magic House. If beyond this distance, please add $1.50 per mile.
Reservations can be made by contacting Emily Norton.
Book
SmART
Preschool & Kindergarten
During a Book SmART visit, children will be inspired by a visually engaging children’s book to create a work of art. These art projects will allow students to get creative, all while exploring science and math concepts. The Magic House will bring all the supplies needed!
Below are the programs available:
- Cityscape Printmaking – City Shapes by Diana Murray
- Winter Texture Collage – Ten Ways to Hear Snow by Cathy Camper
- Play Clay Mosaic – Everybody in the Red Brick Building by Anne Wynter
Program Cost:
$125 (one session)
$150 (two sessions)
$175 (three sessions)
A Little Bit of STEAM
Early Childhood/Preschool
This playful learning program brings parents and children together for hands-on discovery while exploring basic science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities. Perfect for an after-school, evening, or weekend Family event.
Program Cost: $300
Program Length: 45 minutes
Size Limit: Maximum 50 students and their accompanying adults
Make it Magic Events - Outside of School Hours
Team up with The Magic House for your next school family event! The Magic House offers unique traveling programs that are perfect for STEAM nights and more. Each activity includes hands-on experiences and a Magic House staff member to guide the experience from start to finish.
Make-It Magic invites children to put their innovative and creative skills to the test. A variety of hands-on experiences are provided based on the details of the event.
- Design and build a catapult from household items to launch balls into the air!
- Explore the power of air with our Mini Bernoulli Blower.
- Prototype a parachute to fly in the wind tunnel!
- Cut and fold a paper whirlybird to make some wings and watch it fly!
- Create a unique image to turn into a jigsaw puzzle.
- … And so much more!
Fees:
$250 for a two-hour visit
$75 for each additional hour
Nonprofit organizations, Title-1 Schools, and community partners of The Magic House can request that fees be waived. Only a limited number of free events are available.
