New Naturalists  

November 16 @ 9:00 am 9:30 am

For ages birth to 3 years old and their caregivers

New Naturalists will be delighted with this series designed specifically for them. Each month features a different theme and may include: a story, sensory toys, messy art (without the clean up!), live animal presentation, hands-on play and more, all designed to boost development and nurture a love for nature.

  • November 16: Hibernation 
  • December 14: Migration 

Member price: $7/child (birth to 3 years), Free for accompanying adult. Non-member price $11.50/child (birth to 3 years), $14.50 for accompanying adult. Pre-registration required, space is limited. 

4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, Delaware 19807
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Fairy-tail Saturday: Camouflage

November 11 @ 10:00 am 11:30 am

Come dressed as your favorite character or animal for a special storytime with our very own Mrs. Ofelia dressed as her favorite Hispanic princess! We’ll learn about those animals that don’t need a costume to help them blend in, such as the chameleon, Blue Morpho butterflies, Arctic fox, and more. STEM-based activities, music and movement, and a special story.

Event Schedule

  • 10 a.m. Welcome
  • 10:15 and 11 a.m.  Storytime: Animals in Camouflage by Phyllis Limbacher Tilder and read by Ms. Ofelia, Regional Journey Gallery
  • 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. Music & Movement: Nature Nook

Stations

  • Scavenger Hunt: Front Desk
  • Great Horned Owl Station: Regional Journey Gallery
  • Create a Disguise for Your Butterfly: Regional Journey Gallery
  • Camouflage butterflies featuring the Blue Morpho: Discovery Gallery
  • Arctic adaptations: Global Journey Gallery
  • Camouflage Color Changing Chameleon Craft: PaleoZone
  • Live Animal Presentations: throughout the galleries

Free for DelMNS members, $14.50 for non-members ages 3 and up, $4.25 for toddlers ages 1-2, free for infants under 12 months.

4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, Delaware 19807
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13026589111

New Naturalists  

December 14 @ 9:00 am 9:30 am

For ages birth to 3 years old and their caregivers

New Naturalists will be delighted with this series designed specifically for them. Each month features a different theme and may include: a story, sensory toys, messy art (without the clean up!), live animal presentation, hands-on play and more, all designed to boost development and nurture a love for nature.

  • September 21: Space 
  • October 19: Dinosaurs 
  • November 16: Hibernation 
  • December 14: Migration 

Member price: $7/child (birth to 3 years), Free for accompanying adult. Non-member price $11.50/child (birth to 3 years), $14.50 for accompanying adult. Pre-registration required, space is limited. 

4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, Delaware 19807
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13026589111

Thanks to Thursday’s storytime sponsor

Join us for storytime

We offer storytime every day, but Thursdays are particularly special! Through the end of 2022, storytime on Thursdays is sponsored by the Office of the State Treasurer, administrator of the DE529 Education Savings Plan.

Starting Monday, November 28, Storytime is at 10:30 a.m. instead of 11 a.m.


“Engaging young people not only educates them, it fosters creativity, helping them to be prepared to thrive in their future,” said Colleen Davis, Delaware State Treasurer. “Our DE529 Education Savings Plan similarly builds a bright future for young people by helping them become college and career ready financially. We are proud to partner with the museum to share the importance of combining education and fun for Delaware’s children.”


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