We’re counting down to the New Year by celebrating snow, winter and all of the fun that December brings! All month long, join us for engaging activities the whole family will enjoy, with special arts and crafts projects.

And on December 31, we’ll top off our month-long winter celebration with our New Year’s @ Noon where we’ll count down with music and activities!

Check out our December lineup!

Toddler Tinker Time
Each week young learners ages 1-5 will engage in a STEAM inspired Storytime followed by a hands-on activity. Themes include Winter Explorers, Gingerbread Engineers and Holidays Around the World!
December 1, 8, 22, 29 at 10:30 am
FREE with museum admission.
Registration is required. Drop-in welcome.
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Kid Creations
Children ages 4-6 years old will use various items to create unforgettable memories and lasting keepsakes.
December 6, 13, 15, 20, 27 at 10:30 am.
Registration is required.
COST: $5 with museum admission
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Making Masterpieces: Winter Ornaments
Make a keepsake ornament – you bring the creativity, we supply the rest!
December 6, 13, 20 at 3 pm.
Registration is required.
COST: $5 with museum admission
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Gingerbread Cookie Decorating
Decorate a gingerbread cookie to take home to eat!
December 22, 4 pm
December 23, 10 am and 3 pm
Registration is required.
Members – $8 with museum admission; Non-members – $10 with museum admission
Registration ends on December 19
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Salt Art
Create a magical snowflake or snowman using glue, salt and watercolors!
December 26 & 28, at 10 am and 3 pm
Registration is required.
COST: $5 with museum admission
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Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream
Join us as we bring the temperature down to make some instant ice cream using science! After, we will enjoy the yummy ice cream together with a variety of toppings to pick from. This is a nut free program.
December 27 at 3 pm
Registration is required.
COST: $5 with museum admission
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Daily Demos
We have more exciting demos happening this month, especially during the holiday break. Learn about a variety of STEM topics on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
FREE with museum admission.

New Year’s @ Noon
Join us for a festive way to celebrate New Year’s Eve as a family and ring in the New Year!
December 31, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Registration is required.
COST: $13 per person for MHDM members; $17 per person for non-members
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