What is Bright Ideas? It’s a chance to do new and amazing things when you visit the Children’s Museum! It’s fun, it’s creative, and you are going to LOVE it. These interactive family workshops are designed for 5-10 year olds and provide an enriching experience for the whole family.

Bright Ideas workshops are $5 per child, per session for Members; $7 per child, per session for non-Members. Museum admission is not included in the workshop fee. For more information or to make reservations, call (513) 287-7021.

Drop Spindle Spinning
Watch how fibers magically transform into yarn on a large spinning wheel and make some yarn of your own.
February 11
2:30 p.m.

Homemade Music: Jug Band
Hoot and holler as we make music in our own jug band! Use traditional folk instruments and even make music on a handmade Canjo!
February 12
3:30 p.m.

When in Rome…wear Roman Sandals!
Celebrate the opening of A Day in Pompeii and make your own pair of Roman Sandals. Top it off with a Toga and you’re ready to spend a day in Rome!
March 4
3:30 p.m.

NewsPeepers
Local artist Karen Boyhen inspires us to make a one-of-a-kind sculpture out of recycled materials complete with wires, beads, collage and paint.
March 17
2:30 p.m.

Bento Boxes
Get excited about healthy food with a bento box you will have fun making and eating!
April 7
2:30 p.m.

Big Time Origami
Fold, bend, crease and create gigantic origami sculptures!
April 8
3:30 p.m.