Design Your Own Party
You can also choose to mix and match three of the following activities to create a one-of-a-kind party that best suits your child’s age and personality.
Live Animal Presentation
Recommended for all ages
Get up close and personal with some of our live critters that call the Carlson Inquiry Room their home.
Plaster Fossils*
Recommended for all ages
Make a fossil out of plaster using clay dinosaur imprints.
Insect Antennae*
Recommended for all ages
Become your favorite insect by making a pair of antennae using headbands and craft materials.
Catapults*
Recommended for ages 4 – 12
Make a mini catapult that will launch small objects in the air!
Slime*
Recommended for ages 6 – 12
Mix ingredients together to make your own icky, sticky slime.
Balloon Blow Up
Recommended for ages 6 – 12
Experiment with vinegar and baking soda to create a gas that will fill up a balloon!
Astronaut Helmets*
Recommended for ages 2 – 6
Become an astronaut by using different craft materials to design your own helmet.
Rocket Launch
Recommended for all ages
Watch a mini rocket launch demonstration using film canisters.
Erupt a Volcano
Recommended for ages all ages
Make a volcano erupt by doing this explosive science experiment.
Owl Pellet Dissection
Recommended for ages 8 – 12
Use tools to dissect an owl's dinner, match your findings to a bone chart and discover exactly what the owl has eaten!
Egg Drop
Recommended for all ages
Build a contraption to protect a real egg from a fall. Test your idea by dropping it off of a balcony onto the RMSC exhibit floor!
Mini Planetarium*
Recommended for all ages
Poke holes in the base of a soup container to make a picture of your favorite constellation. Shine a flashlight inside to see your constellation on the ceiling.
Baggie Butterflies*
Recommended for all Ages
Design your very own butterfly using a variety of different craft materials.
*Children take their creations home with them.