SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Entry: Free for Members or included with All Museums Ticket | Location: Union Terminal

Earth Day at Cincinnati Museum Center

Celebrate Earth Day with programs to help you protect, learn about and responsibly enjoy the natural world around you.

Special Programming

Artist’s Eye: Nature’s Clock with artist Britni Bicknaver

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | John A. & Judy Ruthven Get Into Nature Gallery, Museum of Natural History & Science

Nature’s Clock by local artist Britni Bicknaver is a contemplative sound installation that immerses listeners in the shifting ecology of the seasons through an evolving ambient soundscape. Subtly blending natural recordings with narration, the piece invites reflection on time’s passage and the delicate rhythms of the natural world.

Invasive Species with Ohio Department of Agriculture

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Animal Spot, The Children’s Museum

The Ohio Asian Long horned Beetle Eradication Project is responsible for dealing with the invasive species that threatens over 70% of our nation’s hardwood forests. The project also deals with other invasive species of insects such as the spotted lanternfly and the most recent infestation of box tree moth.

Paleontology with Elevation Science and Cincinnati Museum Center

10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. | Ancient Worlds: Hiding in Plain Sight, Museum of Natural History & Science

Join Katie Hunt, paleontology lab manager for Elevation Science, outside the Paleo Prep Lab windows in the Ancient Worlds: Hiding in Plain Sight exhibit with your burning questions about paleontology. Discover more about the fossil preparation process, fieldwork in Montana, and the partnership between Cincinnati Museum Center and Elevation Science. Check out some recent prep lab projects and explore about how studying Earth’s past can impact our understanding of the world around us today.

April Eight: Our Wonderful Earth

11 to 11:30 a.m. | Corbett Theater, The Children’s Museum

Join April Eight as she wows our visitors with songs, stories, and a glimpse of the magic of our wonderful Earth!

Solar and Wind Energy Exploration with the University of Cincinnati

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | STEM Lab, Museum of Natural History & Science

Students from the laboratory of Dr. Jimmy Jiang at the University of Cincinnati will share demonstrations of solar and wind energy generation and energy storage technology in the STEM Classroom.

Pop-up Drop-in: Chinese Dumplings and Calligraphy w/ the Creative Asian Society

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio

Come along for a unique pop-up experience that blends culture, creativity, and community! Delight in sampling freshly made Chinese dumplings while learning the craft behind these savory treats. As you savor each bite, enjoy a relaxed introduction to the elegant art of calligraphy, where you'll have the opportunity to practice beautiful brushstrokes with members of the Creative Asian Society.

Curator Conversations with Dr. Brenda Hunda

Noon to 2 p.m. | Ancient Worlds Hiding in Plain Sight, Museum of Natural History & Science

Join Dr. Brenda Hunda in Ancient Worlds Hiding in Plain Sight to discover more about the fossils that may be hiding in your own backyard.

Meet a Shark with the WAVE Foundation

2 p.m. | STEM Lab, Museum of Natural History & Science

WAVE Shark Carts connect visitors with Coral Cat Sharks. Guests can learn about shark adaptations, WAVE and Newport conservation efforts, conservation in the wild and how they can take action.

Charley Harper Print Pull

2 to 5 p.m. | History in the Making Classroom, Cincinnati History Museum

Charley Harper, a widely acclaimed and locally treasured artist, created work depicting our natural world through a unique lens. Join us to explore serigraphy/screen printing through a hands-on workshop where you can pull a print inspired by Charley’s art.

Hive13

1 to 4 p.m. | History in the Making Classroom, Cincinnati History Museum

Hive13, a Maker collective, is back to show us more cool things! Join them in History in the Making and learn to solder, make some prints and learn about the Right to Repair movement.

KidSPACE programming

2 to 5 p.m. | KidSPACE, The Children’s Museum

Earth Day themed activities!