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 [email protected] or call 558-6696.
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 