At the Museum
Kidfunk Family Music Festival tomorrow @ NCM!
By Gavon Morris at September 17, 2010 | 4:07 pm | 2 Comments
Head down to NCM’s Kidfunk Family Music Festival tomorrow from 10am–4pm. Whether your big or small, the action-packed day of live performances will inspire your entire family to sing and dance! Headlined by award-winning Aaron Nigel Smith, NCM will showcase a full roster of interactive entertainment, including Rhythm Child, The Hollow Trees, Lucky Diaz, and [...]
more...NCM at 10,000 feet!
By Visitor Services at September 17, 2010 | 3:45 pm | 0 Comment
In the August 2010 issue, Sky Magazine (an in-flight read) featured San Diego as a destination, and chose NCM as a hot spot for families. Read up next time you’re on-board…or click here to check out the magazine online.
more...Milk the Moment: August 5 & 7, 10am–12pm
By Gavon Morris at July 30, 2010 | 12:12 pm | 0 Comment
Milk Mustache Mobile Tour stops in San Diego to celebrate family dinner and “Milk the Moment” Contest! One lucky family to receive ultimate family dinner experience with celebrity chef Tyler Florence. The National “got milk?®” Milk Mustache Mobile Tour is crossing the country from March to September to help celebrate those special moments that families [...]
more...To Venus and Back: Lure of the Flytrap
By Visitor Services at July 20, 2010 | 11:00 am | 0 Comment
Over the weekend, NCM’s very own Kara Hayes performed her original poem titled To Venus and Back: Lure of the Flytrap… To Venus and Back: Lure of the Flytrap Shh! Be very, very quiet; Do not make a sound. For a strange creature called Venus Heaves and hovers above the ground. Listen to her hum. [...]
more...Target Arts & Wonders Family Free Weekend
By Visitor Services at July 14, 2010 | 9:55 pm | 0 Comment
NCM will be extending free admission to visitors on Saturday, July 17th and Sunday, July 18th. We will be open from 10am-4pm on both days. Target has provided a mosaic tile project that will be held in the park all day on Saturday and Sunday. Bridget Allen is a San Diego based singer/songwriter and cofounder [...]
more...Make a Pet
By Lauren Popp at June 13, 2010 | 5:35 pm | 0 Comment
Create your own animal companion and bring it to life! Learn how to make a 2 dimensional drawing pattern and experiment with basic hand-stitching and embellishing techniques to design your very own stuffed animal. During the second week, build homes for your pets and work as a group to form a habitat for all of [...]
more...Drawing & Painting Technique Camps
By Lauren Popp at May 18, 2010 | 4:09 pm | 0 Comment
NCM is excited to welcome highly experienced arts instructor Rivian Bütikofer to their Summer Camp line up. Rivian has taught art courses at the Atheneum in La Jolla, the San Diego Unified School District, UCSD, and her own art school, The Magic of Art. NCM is proud to have Rivian offer three Summer Camps this year: Drawing & Sketching Technique [...]
more...Superheroes in Session!
By Lauren Popp at May 14, 2010 | 7:28 am | 0 Comment
Saturday May 15, 11am–1pm This summer, San Diego will be taken over by both ancient and present-day heros! Your child can be part of the excitement by participating in summer camp programs at both The New Children’s Museum and The San Diego Museum of Art. Join us for a special session where you can try [...]
more...Celebrate NCM’s 2nd Birthday
By Visitor Services at May 5, 2010 | 6:12 pm | 0 Comment
We will be celebrating our 2nd birthday here at NCM on Sunday, May 9th from 10am to 4pm. This not only happens to be Mother’s Day, but it’s also our monthly free day sponsored by Target. Come take a walk on the wild side with us! NCM will be teaming up with Wild Wonders to [...]
more...Kinetic Art Camp
By Lauren Popp at May 5, 2010 | 6:10 pm | 0 Comment
Have you ever heard of a Jitterbug? It’s a rare species of light-powered bugs that are known to jitter, dance, hop, and skip when light shines on them. Check out this amazing recently uncovered archival footage of a jitterbug on the move: If you’re hoping to catch a glimpse of these elusive creatures (and even make [...]
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