Join the Natural History Museum for special family play dates with museum educators!

Play Date at NMNH is a free program designed for early learners (ages 0-5), their caregivers, and families.

Jun 10, 2025
Mineral Rainbow
Explore color with minerals! Come play, make art, and make up-close observations of colorful mineral specimens.

Jun 17, 2025
Marvelous Meteorites
Explore the colors, shapes, and textures of objects from space! Families can learn about and make close observations of meteorites from our collection, explore different colors of planets, and create your own play telescope.

Jun 24, 2025
Colorful Corals
Explore coral reefs! Families will learn about coral polyps (the tiny animals that help to build up the reef), create their own artwork inspired by coral reefs, and look up close at coral specimens from the museum’s collection.

Join in for a fun time learning through play, art, and exploration! The program is held in the Explorer Theater in the Sant Ocean Hall on the 1st floor.

No registration required.