The traditional art of paper folding has evolved into a venerable modern art form with solid foundations in math and science. A flat sheet of material is transformed into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques. Basic origami folds can be combined in a variety of ways to make intricate designs. Gemmell, the Fleet’s “Thinkering” Studio Coordinator, has taught architecture both in the US and abroad. This event will be held the first Wednesday of each month.

Guests can watch staff feed our live snakes! Every Tuesday, May 14-August 27, 1-1:15 pm Free with admission.

The dissection of found objects (patrons welcome to bring their own), emphasizing the importance of analysis and the development of the valuable skill of reverse engineering. Challenge Saturday, the last Saturday of each month, will culminate in two visitor contests––the first to successfully evaluate the use of parts from the original objects in the new constructions, and the second to draw diagrams/llustrations of the operations of either the original discarded objects or the new and improved creations. Activities included with admission. Adults $11.75; Children/Seniors $9.75

Rockin’ for the Reptiles Saturday, June 22, 12-5:00 pm $5/person (ages 2 and up), tickets sold at the door Event is held in the parking lot at the corner of Elm St. and Somonauk St. in Sycamore (rain location is in Museum) Join us for an afternoon of rockin’ family fun! Enjoy games, live music, food, face painting, crafts, moon bounce, and of course... lots of live reptiles. Music by Garage Orchestra, the Fishback Boys, and Buffalo Jump. Fee covers all activities; additional fees apply for food and souvenirs.

Saginaw Celebrates Summer, sponsored in part by Hemlock Semiconductor Group

Crunching Competition! Karate Chomping! Veggie Face Creations! Seasonal Fruit Tasting!....and so munch more will be happening at the MMCM when The Fresh Food Fairy visits on June 22. Her presentations encourage plenty of laughter and munching through activities like crunching carrots as loud as possible, karate chomping green beans, creating veggie faces, and sampling seasonal fruits and vegetables.

Purchase your tickets and join MMCM members and friends at the Friday night Loons game in Midland and enjoy the fireworks after the game. MMCM volunteers will be on hand with games and activities for the kids. Look for the MMCM Logo on the jumbo screen. Visit www.michildrensmuseum.com for more details. Cost: Regular price of a Loons ticket.

2 Separate Sessions: 11:00-12:00 p.m. AND 2:00-3:00 p.m. • Please RSVP on or before Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Spaces fill fast. • With regular paid admission…no additional fee. • MMCM members are free. • Please bring a clean, clear, empty 2-liter plastic soda bottle with all labels removed. • All visitors making lanterns will be able to participate in the parade on Saturday, September 28, 2013 to celebrate Art & Sol in the City. More information will be available as the date gets closer. • Made possible by a grant from the Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission

Celebrate summer by painting the MMCM car, participating in bubble fun, helping us decorate our sidewalk with colorful sidewalk chalk, joining in outside parachute games, and running through the sprinkler (please bring your own towel and change of clothes)! Weather permitting, of course!

Learn some fun and crazy facts about our 50 states and participate in the “Fifty Nifty United States” song. Guess the states by their shapes. Assemble the U.S.A. Puzzle, and match the states in the aMaze gallery.

Wear your country’s patriotic colors and get $1 off admission to the MMCM! Visit the Art Mart and make a take-home patriotic craft. Construct your own film canister pop rocket and watch it soar into the air.