Designed especially for children ages 1–5 and their caregivers, Museum Mondays features stories, arts and crafts activities, and movement games inspired by changing themes.
Cost: $5 per child/free for up to 2 adults before 11:00 am. Regular museum admission prices apply after 11:00 am. Free for members.
Museum Mondays for Little Ones Schedule
October through February
Every Monday
10:00 am–Noon
March through September
Last Monday of Each Month
10:00 am–Noon
View and download the Museum Mondays flyer with a complete schedule of events through February 2020.
Upcoming Museum Mondays for Little Ones
JANUARY
January 13 | Little Lab Rats
Conduct experiments that engage the mind! Launch rockets, blend paint colors, and mix ectoplasmic slime! Enjoy a special storytime presented by the Sonoma County Library at 10:10 and 11:00 am.
January 20 | Discover the Wild West
Experience the Western frontier by decorating a cowboy craft, painting with fly swatters, and making lasso string art!
January 27 | Pajama Day
Wear your pajamas to the Museum for some sweet-dream crafts! Design your own tissue paper pajamas, stamp stars onto the night sky, and glue and count cotton-ball sheep. Also, join My Gym for movement activities and an obstacle course!
FEBRUARY
February 3 | Color of the Day: Purple
Immerse yourself in purple. Use corks to stamp grape bunches and use bottles to paint violet flowers. Also, make dessert mud pies like the Peanuts character, Violet!
February 10 | Happy Valentine’s Day!
Get your photo taken and make a special Valentine’s Day picture card to celebrate our newest exhibition Greetings, Charlie Brown! Also, thread a heart-bead necklace, make watercolor Valentines, and join a special storytime presented by the Sonoma County Library at 10:10 and 11:00 am.
February 17 | Hidden Treasures
Dive deep into colorful crafts: paint waves, watercolor, and make your own sand clay. Also, explore the exhibition Hidden Treasures with a toddler-friendly scavenger hunt and win a special prize (while supplies last)!
February 24 | Monster Mash
Design friendly monsters with edible play dough and recycled materials! Also, paint with marbles and collage a paper-plate monster mask. Join My Gym for movement activities that stimulate gross motor skills and fun!
