Kidspace Children's Museum

We reopen to members on April 22 and are so excited to welcome families back to Kidspace! Reserve your member timed tickets now: kidspacemuseum.org/tickets

Spring camp has lifted off! Campers planned their own mission to explore an uncharted planet in our solar system for our space-themed camp. Summer Camp details coming soon at kidspacemuseum.org!

Caterpillar Pick-up is from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm today! We have some available for walk-up adoption. Celebrate springtime with a science project the entire family will enjoy.More info: store.kidspacemuseum.org

Caterpillar adoptions are still under way and Kidspace has a reopening date for members! Read more from our CEO, Lisa Clements, in the article below. We can't wait to start welcoming families back to the museum in April.

This family picked up their fuzzy new friends! Caterpillar adoptions are still going strong. We have some available for walk-up purchases on Thursday: 4 to 6pm, Friday: 10am to 12pm, or Saturday: 10am to 2pm. Stop by or visit store.kidspacemuseum.org.

Kidspace will open its outdoor spaces to members starting on Earth Day, April 22! Reservations for timed tickets will be available on April 15 at kidspacemuseum.org.

Celebrate springtime by adopting a butterfly friend! Explore the Kidspace Store for butterfly related educational toys and gifts for children of all ages. Support our museum and #ShopPasadena at store.kidspacemuseum.org!

Meet our Alligator Lizard, Rebecca, who is shedding her dermis through a process called ecdysis. Alligator Lizards are unique because they shed their skin in one complete piece versus other lizards that shed their skin in several pieces. What other animals shed their skin like Rebecca? Hint: Learn more about our Alligator Lizard in our K-blog: https://bit.ly/3uD6SWZ

Spring is here, which means caterpillars are starting to creep and crawl here at Kidspace! Learn more about some of the crazy cool caterpillars that exist and how you can spot them in nature as we celebrate our 25th Annual Butterfly Season.

Thanks to NBC LA for highlighting our 25th Butterfly Season. Join us by picking up a caterpillar friend at store.kidspacemuseum.org.

UPDATE: Orders for next week can be placed at store.kidspacemuseum.org. --- Calling Pasadena animal lovers, we have a limited stock of painted lady caterpillars ready for pick-up today until 2:00 pm. If you're in the Rose Bowl area, come by Kidspace and adopt a new friend right now!

Kidspace decries the rise of anti-Asian and anti-immigrant racism, disinformation, and hate speech that has fueled violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the United States and beyond. The history of white supremacy in our country is long, tragic, and ongoing. We reject it in all its forms. Children cannot thrive when ignorance, hate, and intolerance persist. Our mission and our hearts compel us to stand against hatred and to work for an inclusive future for all.

Join museums across CA in supporting CA’s COVID-19 health guidelines: Wear your mask Keep your distance (6 ft+) Stay home if you’re sick... Wash your hands frequently Share to show your support and tag #MuseumsForMasks! SoCal Museums California Association of Museums

Our CEO, Lisa Clements, sat down with KPCC for a quick museum update and shared the plans we've been working on to safely open our doors once again. Listen here: https://omny.fm//museums-in-la-county-can-reopen-at-limite

Kidspace celebrates the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This week, with all eyes again on Washington D.C., we reflect on and honor Dr. King’s teachings of nonviolent change, and racial and economic justice. We know these are challenging topics to address with kids. The books on this list can help spark rewarding conversations about anti-racism, tolerance, and activism: http://bit.ly/38O2Xyq

Ever wonder if 1st graders could build a parade float? Kidspace and teachers did! Kidspace partnered with the LAUSD on a 12-week enrichment program of distance-learning STEAM classes for K2 students. See how we brought their float design to life!

When we reopen in 2021, Kidspace will be more creative, more joyful, and more accessible than ever before, with expanded educational programs onsite and online in the arts, STEAM, and local wildlife conservation. Help support the museum with a donation: https://bit.ly/37MbLV4

Next stop, 2021! Stay tuned on January 1 as we show off what we've been working on. Here's a clue to keep you on track.

We've been hard at work behind the scenes. Stay tuned for our reveal on January 1. Can you sniff out this clue?

We have many family traditions that we celebrate and participate in throughout the year. A team member shares their family’s recipe for salt dough figures. K-Blog: http://bit.ly/2KUjB60 #kidcrafts #HolidaySeason #HappyHolidays

3 ways to support the museum this holiday season: 1) Shop to bring a little Kidspace home, 2) Share a Kidspace Gift Membership, & 3) Donate to support our wish of a happy and joyful future. kidspacemuseum.org #smallbusiness #nonprofit #donate

Cold weather making you sleepy? There's a scientific reason why! Find out more in our blog and show us what your cozy sleeping spot would look like through this relief art project! More here: http://bit.ly/2WDzwrN #brumation #animals #sleeping

Today is #GivingTuesday! Help us realize our hopes for a brighter, safer, and more playful 2021 for the children in our lives by making a gift today in support of the museum's Star Light, Star Bright campaign. Donate: https://bit.ly/kcmstarlight

The Kidspace store is now OPEN for online shopping, just in time for the holidays! Find the perfect gift for the children in your life and support the museum at the same time! Now through 12/3, everyone can enjoy 10% all items, and free shipping through the end of the year! Shop now at https://store.kidspacemuseum.org Happy holidays from the Kidspace Team... #blackfriday #smallbusinesssaturday #museumstoresunday

We need your help to recover as a place of joy, curiosity, and creativity for children. Please consider donating to Kidspace's Star Light, Star Bright campaign: https://bit.ly/kcmstarlight

How would you explore a new planet? Try your hand at driving NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Curiosity Rover to explore Mars: https://go.nasa.gov/3eQdhqP. Then roll on over to our K-blog to learn how you can create your own planet and lander rover to explore: https://bit.ly/3pl9oPR Thanks for joining us this week as we explore space in collaboration with Universe of Learning!

Watch your step to avoid being entangled in these master weavers' webs and find ways to build protection of your own at kidspacemuseum.org #halloween #spiders

Witch way to the candy? Enjoy this tasty treat while exploring new ways to look at candy corn through the fifth door at www.kidspacemuseum.org. #halloween #candycorn

Black cats are the purrrfect treat for today’s Thirteen Days of Halloween at www.kidspacemuseum.org. Fur balls not included.

Want to visit one of these cool locations from the Exoplanet Travel Bureau: https://go.nasa.gov/38BTdr4 But how do we get there? As part of our Space Exploration week, take on our Spacecraft Maker Challenge and design your own way to travel into space! More here: https://bit.ly/3pl9oPR Part of NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Universe of Learning initiative.

Try to maintain your (de)composure - day three of our Thirteen Days of Halloween is today! www.kidspacemuseum.org

Day two of our Thirteen Days of Halloween is ghoulishly gooey. Come trick-or-treat online and join the fun! www.kidspacemuseum.org

What wonderful treat will you find behind the first door? Come trick-or-treat with us and find out! The Thirteen Days of Halloween begins today! www.kidspacemuseum.org

TOMORROW is the day! It’s Kidspace’s Thirteen Days of Halloween, with a virtual Halloween treat behind every door! A new door unlocks every day starting tomorrow, October 19. www.kidspacemuseum.org

Only TWO bewitching days to the launch of our online trick-or-treat surprise! While the Halloween haunts are readying the house, you can visit our new website at kidspacemuseum.org to have a look around!

Try a nature take on an Imagination Workshop challenge! Collect garden trimmings and natural items from walks, and build a habitat (home) for small wildlife, fairies, or gnomes to live in! If you don’t have a garden to build in, get creative! We used an empty flower pot. K-Blog: https://bit.ly/3cbTr7o #athomelearning #kidactivities

Brighten your weekend with Window Art! Use tissue paper and cut out shapes. Wipe a window with a damp cloth and apply tissue. K-Blog: https://bit.ly/3bhIiSb #kidscrafts #kidsart

Meet our Southern Alligator Lizard! Did you know that their tails make up for half of their length? Learn more in our newest K-Blog (also posted in Spanish): https://bit.ly/2zKRIro

Today is the deadline to submit your spooky and kooky monster drawings to be included in our virtual Halloween event starting 10/19! Must be ages 10 and under to help build our Monster Squad. Submissions can be e-mailed to [email protected]. Detailed info: https://bit.ly/30fAZXL #Halloween