MUSEUM
makers
Winter Edition
December 21 , 22 & 23, 2026
9 am – 4 pm
Ages 6 – 12
Choose one day or join us for all three!
Kids get a day of creativity, discovery and fun. Grown-ups get a little extra time to tackle that last-minute holiday shopping, baking or wrapping!
Museum Makers combines hands-on art projects, museum exploration, games and winter fun in a full day designed for kids ages 6–12.
$50 Family Members • $55 General / day
GET CREATIVE
Hands-on art projects
EXPLORE & DISCOVER
Art, history & the museum
MAKE NEW FRIENDS
Create, play & explore together
WINTER FUN
Indoor & outdoor activities
Do I need to register in advance?
Advanced registration is encouraged and helps us make sure we have plenty of materials ready for everyone. Drop-ins are also welcome, space permitting, so if your plans come together at the last minute, come see us!
What does the registration fee include?
The registration fee includes admission for two adults and up to four children, with access to both Mariposa Mornings and Community Creates, all activity materials, and museum admission for the day.
Can we attend both Mariposa Mornings and Community Creates?
Absolutely! Come for one or make a day of it. Mariposa Mornings runs from 9–11 am, followed by Community Creates from 12–4 pm, giving families two different ways to create, explore, and connect at OMAH.
Your Family Discovery Day visit also gives you time to explore the museum between programs.
What ages are the programs for?
Mariposa Mornings is designed especially for young children and their grown-ups, with sensory play, simple art activities, stories, and opportunities to explore at their own pace.
Community Creates is for everyone—children, teens, adults, grandparents, friends, and families of all kinds. Projects are designed to be approachable for different ages and abilities, and no art experience is needed.
Do adults need to stay with their children?
Yes. Family Discovery Days are designed as shared family experiences, and children must remain with a supervising adult while participating.
Grown-ups are encouraged to join in, create alongside their children, and have some fun too!
What should we wear or bring?
Come as you are! We provide the materials you’ll need for the day’s activities.
We do recommend wearing clothes that can handle a little creative mess, especially during Mariposa Mornings. Washable materials are used whenever possible, but art has a way of travelling!
Is there a quieter space available if we need a break?
Yes. The Franklin Carmichael Gallery on the second floor tends to offer a quieter environment if your family needs a break from the activity.
From 9–11 am, the space can serve as a quieter area for Mariposa Mornings families. After 11 am, the gallery is open to museum visitors, but families are still welcome to use it as a quieter place to regroup.
Is Family Discovery Day accessible?
We want Family Discovery Days to feel welcoming and approachable for as many families as possible. OMAH has elevator access between floors, and activities are designed with flexibility in mind so participants can engage in ways that work for them.
If your family has a specific accessibility need or you’d like to know more before your visit, please contact us, we’re happy to help you plan your day.
