Take in a fun-filled afternoon of art and science activities during the Illinois State Museum’s “Backyard Art and Science Family Event” on Saturday, June 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The rain-or-shine event showcases a variety of educational activities and demonstrations that kids ages 5 and up can recreate with their families in their own backyards, such as cloud studies, building habitats for wildlife, blowing bubbles and making art. The event will also feature a live animal display courtesy of Wildlife Prairie Park plus representation from Springfield’s Henson Robinson Zoo. The “Backyard Art and Science Family Event” is free with museum admission. Museum admission costs $5 for adults ages 19-64 and is free to members, youth, seniors, military and veterans. For more information, contact events@illinoisstatemuseum.org or call 558-6696.
Backyard Art and Science Family Event
Saturday, June 16, 11am-3pm
Illinois State Museum
502 S. Spring St.
782-7386
Free with museum admission
This article appears in Jun 14-20, 2018.
