Camouflage Critters – Live Animal Program February 4th, 2:30PM -3:30 PM How do animals hide themselves in the wild? Why would animals need to disguise themselves? Meet and greet some fascinating creatures from Eyes of the Wild and learn how and why they use camouflage. Fee: Families: $25/family for Members; $35/Family for Non-Members. Registration required…
Happy Valentine’s Day! For this Family Program, we will take inspiration from the Times Square Love & Design Competition. This annual competition invites architecture firms to think about how a Valentine sent from the heart of Times Square could express love for everyone. We will look at the various designs for this public piece of…
Outdoor Adventures – Great Backyard Bird Count Saturday, February 17th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm The Great Backyard Bird Count is a global event that takes place from Friday, February 16 through Monday, February 19 (https://www.birdcount.org). Each year, volunteers tally the birds they see in backyards, parks, and natural areas. Stop by Van Vleck House…
Join us for a Scaly Spectacular! You're invited to a special Valentine's Day event at Bierman Autism Centers in Eatontown! Get ready for an up-close experience with some amazing reptiles in a sensory-safe environment. Perfect for kids of all ages! When: Saturday, Feb. 17, 10 am – 12 pm Where: 40 Christopher Way Suite 103…
Calling all dino detectives! Join us for a week of “Escape Room” style puzzles, brain teasers and forensic fun for the whole family! Feb. 17-25 10-4 PM (closed 2/21) Tickets are available at the door. Puzzles are free with museum entry. Visit us at www.cstl.org
Co-presented with Bula Arts and Culture, join us for a Saturday Family Workshop highlighting Guatemala. Create a keepsake to take home, plus an interactive live performance and storytelling by Ch’umilkaj Nicho, Tito Medina and Kevin Ortiz Lemus. Art project is designed for ages 4 and up.
The February artist in our Visitor’s Center Tiny Gallery is Yana Rodin Yana Rodin is a former Montclairian now based in Seattle. Her work investigates a personal connection to the world: how she is both a part of it and an observer at the same time. She likes to shift the interpretation of her art…
Our annual Maple Sugaring Program is coming! Saturday, March 2nd (rain date March 3rd) Tour Times: 10:00 – 11:00 AM 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM 12:45 – 1:45 PM 2:00 – 3:00 PM Looking for a super sweet activity the whole family will love? Don’t miss Van Vleck House & Gardens’ annual Maple Sugaring event!…
Join Watson Adventures on a unique murder mystery scavenger hunt for kids 10 and up! A killer is on the loose at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and it’s up to you to stop him! The killer has created a scavenger hunt that, when completed, reveals his name, the weapon he used and where he…
Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt for adults and kids 7 and up! Kids and adults work together to uncover the secrets of this amazing train station. To win, you’ll have to go nuts in the Whispering Gallery, learn a secret about the stars in the “sky”, find TV celebs in the food…
Play with slime made by our expert Slime Chefs (aka Museum Educators) and snap a picture of the recipe to make your own at home!
Outdoor Adventures – Seed Starting Saturday, March 23rd, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us in the gardens as you and your family explore and learn about the outdoor world through crafts, scavenger hunts, activity sheets and displays. Each program will focus on a specific theme, and our Van Vleck Education team will guide your family…
THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL! Garden To Table Family Class Tuesday, March 26th, 4:00PM – 5:00PM Enjoy quality time in the garden with your child/children as we explore the Edible Garden and all that it has to offer. Help us weed and water, plant, and harvest. We will prepare a simple snack with ingredients found…
Join the hunt for dinosaur egg surprises! Hidden treasures and a craft to take home. Free with paid museum ticket. March 28th, 29th and 30th 10am - 4pm
Join the hunt for dinosaur egg surprises! Hidden treasures and a craft to take home. Free with paid museum ticket. March 28th, 29th and 30th 10am - 4pm
Join the hunt for dinosaur egg surprises! Hidden treasures and a craft to take home. Free with paid museum ticket. March 28th, 29th and 30th 10am - 4pm
Join the hunt for dinosaur egg surprises! Hidden treasures and a craft to take home. Free with paid museum ticket. March 28th, 29th and 30th 10am - 4pm
Join the hunt for dinosaur egg surprises! Hidden treasures and a craft to take home. Free with paid museum ticket. March 28th, 29th and 30th 10am - 4pm
Join the hunt for dinosaur egg surprises! Hidden treasures and a craft to take home. Free with paid museum ticket. March 28th, 29th and 30th 10am - 4pm
Join the hunt for dinosaur egg surprises! Hidden treasures and a craft to take home. Free with paid museum ticket. March 28th, 29th and 30th 10am - 4pm
