Museum Minis
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory. Owner and preservation architect Joseph Lombardi once said that restoring The Octagon House was “like assembling a 500,000-piece jigsaw puzzle” – a task so overwhelming…
Join us for a discussion on maple trees and how maple syrup is made.Join us for a discussion on maple trees and how maple syrup is made. Registrants will participate in a taste test and go on a short walk to visit our tapped trees.Family programs are geared for ages 6 and up.$4 per person…
Backyard Bird BuffetWinter can be a tough time for birds to find food. Help them out by making a birdfeeder and learning how to safely accommodate our feathered friends in our own backyards with educator, Kim Fendrich, and Anne Swaim of the Saw Mill River Audubon Society.Discover the type of birds that would visit this…
Join a Black History Month event centered on the theme, "Peace Over Prejudice." Enjoy an afternoon of painting, history, food and community.Join Prospect Park Alliance and the 67th Precinct Clergy Council for a Black History Month event centered on the theme, "Peace Over Prejudice." Enjoy an afternoon of painting, history, food and community at Lefferts…
The scare is back! Spookyfest 2024 features a VERY scary haunted woods. For the younger set, Spookyfest offers an Enchanted Walk with the new Mystical Garden, a beautiful, fanciful place.…
The scare is back with new family friendly attractions at Spooky Fest 2024 presented by The Center for Science. Experience jump scares with zombies and scary monsters along the quarter-mile Haunted Woods Walk. Watch out for the flesh-eating dinosaurs as well. Children can explore the new Mystic Garden in the enchanted walk area for a…
Spend some time with your little one in the Center's classroom!Spend some time with your little one in the Center's classroom. An educator will be present, but the time and…
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting…
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory.…
Join us for Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Watch your kids as they embark on an exciting adventure with our Storytime expert. We will introduce your little…
Join us one Tuesday a month to sip some coffee and make a craft inspired by nature!Join us one Tuesday a month to sip some coffee and make a craft…
Join us two days a week from 10 am – 12pm for fun art-making in the Museum walkway! Recommended for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Art materials are provided. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Ms. Lisa is excited to create some…
A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.
Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting…