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    Thinkery

    Where joyful learning happens

    Thinkery for the Summer

    All The Ways to Play.

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    June 1 – August 14

    ready for summer

    Thinkery Camp

    Looking for even more hands-on adventure? Thinkery Camps invite curious campers to build, create, experiment, and grow their confidence through joyful STEAM learning. 

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    June 30, 3  –  6 PM

    Family Night: Juneteenth Celebration 

    Join Where Y’all At Though at Thinkery for a free Juneteenth celebration centered on culture, community, and joy.

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    July 7 – 9, 11 AM – 3 PM

    Build the Future of Play

    Bring your ideas to life and help shape the future of play. Families are invited to explore how an idea evolves from concept to creation through hands-on experimentation and design.

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    July 19, 11 AM – 4 PM

    STEAM Sunday

    Celebrate Summer with colorful activities and design challenges inspired by science, technology, engineering, art, and math.  

    Sunday Fun
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    July 26, 10 AM  –  5  PM

    Superhero Day at Thinkery 

    Every hero has an origin story – maybe yours starts at Thinkery!Join us for a super-powered day of hands-on fun as children create their own superhero identity.

    Power Up
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    July 28 , 3 – 7 PM 

    Play Together at Family Night 

    Make it a night of play! Join us for Thinkery’s monthly pay-what-you-can Family Night and explore exhibits together in a fun, welcoming environment for all.

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    FRIDAYs & SATURDAYs, 8 – 10 AM

    Mornings Made for Littles 

    Baby Bloomers

    Start your morning with playful learning just for little ones! Baby Bloomers offers exclusive early museum access for families with children ages 0–3.

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    June 7, 8 – 10 AM

    Member Morning

    Member-only Preview of the new Spark Shop  
    Members will get an exclusive sneak peek at our newly revamped LEGO® and DUPLO® building space in Spark Shop, along with a first look at special activations ahead of World Play Day. 

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    May 3, 8 – 10 AM

    Member and Donor Appreciation Morning

    Members and donors are invited to a special appreciation morning. Enjoy early museum access, light breakfast, special hands-on STEAM activities, and time to connect with our team as we celebrate your support.

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    June 24 & 25, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

    Design Challenge: Can It Fly?

    Design, build, and test your own flying creations in a mini wind tunnel while exploring lift, motion, and aerodynamics through hands-on experimentation and tinkering. (Part of General Admission)

    Fly High
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    June 28, 10 AM  –  5  PM

    Dino Day at Thinkery 

    Whether your child knows every dinosaur by name or just loves to roar, Dino Day at Thinkery will be filled with prehistoric fun.

    Rawr!
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    June 17 & 18, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

    Kitchen Tool Petting Zoo

    Squish, scoop, roll, and stamp with play-dough. You will be using real kitchen tools while discovering creative new ways everyday objects can inspire playful learning. (Part of General Admission)

    Cooking up Fun
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    June 8, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

    Block Printing 

    Turn bricks into tools for artmaking during this colorful printmaking experience. You can arrange pieces into patterns and designs before stamping vibrant prints to create one-of-a-kind artwork to take home. (Part of General Admission)

    Piece It Together
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    June 3 & 4, 11:30 AM –12:30 Pm

    Spin Art

    Turn motion into art as you use salad spinners to create colorful spinning masterpieces while exploring force, rotation, and movement through hands-on play. (Part of General Admission)

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    Host Your Event at Thinkery

    From birthday parties, to corporate events, to weddings, explore our different options and choose what best suits your special occasion!

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