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Monthly Themes

Each months brings a new educational theme at TCM!

December – Festivals of Light

Visit us each week as we bring to life kid-sized cultural celebration - Diwali, Santa Lucia, Kwanzaa and Las Posados – it’s a winter festivals exhibition!!

January – Medieval Merriment

Castles and dragons and a bit of magical mystery make this month magnificent!

February – Heart Hallabaloo
This month is all about hearts at TCM!  From the human heart to humanitarians – we’ll laugh, love and learn our way through the month!

March – Gaelic and Green

Go green TCM style as we explore the Irish culture! 

April – Playing on the Planet

It’s earth month at the Museum as we learn about conservation and our planet.

May – Art of Play

Calling all artists for a month of creativity!  Make it, Paint it, Mold it, Paste it . . . and so much more!

June - Growing a Garden

Flowers, Plants, Bugs, Dirt and more.  We'll be growing a garden at the Museum!

July - Splash into Summer

Beat the summer heat with a visit to the Museum!  Refreshing and fun, this month we are learning about WATER!

August - All About Amazing Animals

We are having a roaring good time this month as we explore Animals!

A Day at the Museum

What Happens during a Trip to TCM?

What happens during a trip to the Museum?

Your day starts with a quick orientation.

After Orientation, each Chaperone can take their group of children into the Museum:

  • Explore the Neighborhood and perform on the stage in Bijou Theater.
  • Become a Sushi Chef in the Kobe House in Global Village.
  • Participate in the craft of the month in the Imagination Studio or make clay models or recycled sculptured.

During your playtime in the Museum, you'll find our Educators leading groups of children in educational play activities. This can include a categories game in the Grocery Store, a Scavenger Hunt through the Museum or a nature hike up the Mountain. 


At lunch time, your group can walk upstairs to the food court to enjoy lunch or, weather permitting, enjoy lunch on the grass by International Fountain.

After lunch, it's back to the Museum, your group can return to playing in the Museum or pack up for the day! 

Special Offer: We'll provide your group with coupons for a discount on a return visit to the Museum!