Weather permitting, bubbles will be in the air on Saturday, May 4…..or watch them float in the water table. Grab a paint brush and add your imagination to a sidewalk chalk painting.

Eye Dissection Thursday, April 25, 7-8:30 pm - please register by 4/16 Non-members: $15/dissector, adults $4 Members: $13/dissector, adults free Space is limited, payment due at time of registration: 815-895-9777 We've got our eye on you! Learn about your sense of sight as we dissect cow eyes. This class is designed for children or adults, suggested for ages 8+ (under 12 must have an adult present). Please register by 4/16.

39th ANNUAL SUN 'N FUN International Fly-In & Expo Teachers should register at www.sun-n-fun.org for a seat in the Saturday morning Aerospace Educators Workshop. Starting the morning in the seat of a T-6 with the Geico Skytypers for a photo opportunity, all guests can register for a chance to fly with the Aeroshell Team. Educators in attendance will hear notable presenters like Dr.

GUITAR: The Instrument that Rocked the World, Jun 14 – Nov. 30, 2013 GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World” is a Touring Exhibition of The National GUITAR Museum that offers attendees an entertaining, engaging, and hands-on experience with one of the most important cultural icons in history—the guitar. Sponsored by Chesbro Music, the exhibition is comprised of three elements: the science of sound; the evolution, engineering, and design of the guitar; and its cultural impact.

Spring Babies Petting Zoo Saturday, April 13 , 1-3:00 pm $3/person (child or adult)/15-minute visit, PLUS Museum admission Space is limited, payment due at time of registration: 815-895-9777 Stop by for a visit with some spring babies and be sure to bring your cameras! We'll be hosting baby chicks, bunnies, ducklings, goats, and lambs. Tickets to visit with the animals are $3 each, plus Museum admission and are sold in 15-minute increments (1-1:15, 1:15-1:30, etc.). This event sold out last year so reserve your spot today: 815-895-9777.

STEM Exploration Lab presented in partnership with NIU STEM Outreach Saturday, March 30, 10:00 am-4:00 pm $10 non-members / $8 members (adults & kids ages 3 & up) - OR - purchase a 1-year membership that day (or add a year to your existing membership) and get in FREE! The Museum will be filled with dozens of hands-on science exhibits and interactive demonstrations.

Spring Break Activities Monday, March 25 - Friday, March 29 Free with Museum admission (adults $6, kids and seniors $5) Stop by for a craft and live animal visit each day during spring break. Animal visits are 11-11:30, craft is available all day.

Safari Sprouts Every Wednesday, 10:15-11:15 am $8/child (or purchase a 4-class card for $28), adults free Members $6/child no registration required Spend a morning discovering nature at the Museum through games, crafts, stories, songs, and live animal visits! Designed for ages 3-5 with an adult, but all ages are welcome.

Sing along with Michele Spitz! Music for Munchkins was created to: • bring the gift of music to young children • make learning fun and exciting with music • allow children to experience music through active participation • encourage children to develop a sense of confidence in their musical achievements • allow children to be creative and express themselves with music.

Sing along with Michele Spitz! Music for Munchkins was created to: • bring the gift of music to young children • make learning fun and exciting with music • allow children to experience music through active participation • encourage children to develop a sense of confidence in their musical achievements • allow children to be creative and express themselves with music.