Jun 09 Tuesday
This new exhibition features a variety of costume and scenic designs by the late Robert O’Hearn, alumnus and professor emeritus of opera studies in the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. O’Hearn also worked as an opera, ballet, and theater designer for the Metropolitan Opera, IU Opera and Ballet Theater, Broadway, and other opera and theater companies across the country and Europe. A selection from the 600+ works that are now held by the University Archives celebrates O’Hearn as a visual storyteller, talented artist, and impactful designer.
Baby Brilliance is a weekly program for infants / pre-walkers and their caregivers. Each week participants will explore themes related to infant development. Inspired by the book, “Experimenting with Babies,” by Shaun Gallagher.
Jun 10 Wednesday
Jun 11 Thursday
Description: Science Story Time is geared toward listeners toddler through early elementary ages. This program uses children’s picture books to engage as well as support scientific concepts and experiments. Young scientists develop literacy and STEM skills as well as build vocabulary by actively participating in the hands-on program. Activities designed for ages 2-6. All are welcome. Activities vary monthly.
Recommended Ages Children ages 2-6 and their caregivers
Dates: Weekly on Thursdays
Times: 10 - 10:30am
Event Price: Free for Members / Free with Museum Admission
Admission PricesMember: FREENon-member: $14.50 Access pass: $5
Purchase Admission: Online or at the front desk
Science Story Time is geared toward listeners toddler through early elementary ages. This program uses children’s picture books to engage as well as support scientific concepts and experiments. Young scientists develop literacy and STEM skills as well as build vocabulary by actively participating in the hands-on program. Activities designed for ages 2-6. All are welcome. Activities vary monthly.
Curiosity Lab is an after-school, free play program for kids ages 6-10 years. Children are invited to explore, experiment, and engage in hands-on sensory activities at their own pace. No instructions, no pressure—just curiosity-driven play. Held in WonderLab (or sometimes outdoors weather permitting), the space is set up for exploration with a variety of rotating materials and stations.
Jun 12 Friday
Description: Get closer to the wild side with Animal Hour and Dive Deeper! These weekly programs let you chat with WonderLab’s animal experts, discover what it takes to care for creatures from around the globe, and meet snakes, lizards, insects, arachnids, and more—up close and out of their habitats.
Animal Hour takes place on most Fridays, while Dive Deeper happens on the last Friday of each month at WonderLab’s stunning coral reef aquarium.
Recommended Ages: All ages
Dates: Weekly on Fridays
Times: 3 – 4pm