Lapidary Lorel Abrell teaches soapstone carving using simple tools and techniques. Learn the basics from design to final polish. Take home a carving of your own creation. All materials are provided.
Activity - ages 9 yrs to Adult 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fee: $15.00 per person, Museum Members $10.00 Reservations Required: (630) 833-1616
This hands-on activity allows children and adults to search for gems and minerals among more common rocks on the Museum’s outdoor patio. Learn the difference between rocks and minerals and how to distinguish between them. Each rock or mineral found is identified and can be taken home. Rocks from home can be brought in for identification.
Ages 5 and up - Limited capacity
45-minutes outdoors (weather permitting) - $5.00 per child
Regular Museum Admission for Adults & Seniors - Museum Members Free
Reservations Required - Register here
In celebration of World Environment Day, the Museum is partnering with SCARCE of Addison to dive into the minerals hidden in our phones. Join us for hands-on activities, including exploring Natural Resources from around the world, playing an eco-themed Bingo game, and participating in a Trash to Treasures Matching Game, where you’ll learn how to repurpose old tech. Plus, SCARCE’s Executive Director, Kay McKeen, will lead a discussion filled with creative tips and practical ideas for reducing waste and conserving the materials found in your technology. This program is supported by the Smithsonian Institution, helping to inspire positive change for the environment, one gadget at a time.
Activities – 1:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m.
Ages 8 years and older
Regular Museum Admission
Museum Members Free
Reservations Required
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