Fairy Tale Saturday: The Secret Garden

April 27, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Longwood Garden Community Read Program (Ages 3+).

In the children’s book, The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnett, the characters discover a secret all their own. Come dressed as your favorite fairy tale character. Our own Ms. Ofelia (dressed as a character herself!) leads story time, followed by a variety of themed activities throughout the museum, including a floral craft, a blooming science experiment of color, a bug identification station, and more.

Included with membership or admission.

Registration opening in early 2024.

Delaware Museum of Nature and Science

4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, Delaware 19807

13026589111

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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.

Delaware Museum of Nature and Science

4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, Delaware 19807

13026589111

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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.

Delaware Museum of Nature and Science

4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, Delaware 19807

13026589111

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New Naturalists

December 14 @ 9:00 am – 9:30 am

For ages birth to 3 years old and their caregivers

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.

Delaware Museum of Nature and Science

4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, Delaware 19807

13026589111