CMOST Attracts Kids of All Ages

This museum has made it its mission to "... instill a sense of wonder and discovery in young minds, inspiring lifelong exploration of science and technology.'' Through its hands on exhibits and interesting presentations, the museum hooks kids into an interest in how things work, why things exist, and what they can do to make them better. The museum is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 am until 5 pm and Wednesdays from 1 pm until 5 pm for the tiniest tot explorers. The Toddler Explore & More! Invites children under the age of 5 to spend an afternoon snooping around the museum. Admission to the museum is $5, and there is a $1 charge for the Dome Show programs.

The museum runs shows all day long and exhibits include the Living Indoor Hudson River, Weather Front, Operation W.I.L.D - Working in the Living Domain, Junior Science Lab and Electron Microscope Experience, Go Power... Naturally!, Light, Optics, and Vision, PlayMotion, Make It and Take It, the Young Explorer Computer Lab, and the Lally Digital Dome Planetarium. The Planetarium features different shows each day which may include The Zulu Patrol - Under the Weather, Astronaut, Molecularium, and Two Small Pieces of Glass. This show celebrates the accomplishments of Galileo, discusses the Hubble Space Telescope, and talks about the future of space exploration.

There are numerous programs at the museum, making it the perfect education destination for families, field trips, and home schoolers. They also play host to camp-ins, festivals, a vast and active speaker's bureau and a variety of other special events. You can rent the museum for your event. There are also teacher and family resources available for adults looking to share a love of science and technology with their children. The My Parent and Me education program is featured on Wednesday and Saturday, with classes beginning in the early spring. This is a five week session that allows preschool aged children and their parents a chance to explore the museum and discover the wonders of science. Each week offers a new theme that allows kids to enjoy song, stories, games, animal shows, crafts, and education. Various outreach programs and scout programs are also operated by the museum.

Birthday celebrations are a special event at the museum. Kids can celebrate in style with up to 15 of their friends. They can get goody boxes, balloons, a Junior Science Lab, or choose the basic birthday package that includes time in the birthday room, pizza, an educator led program, a private Dome show, a museum tour, a souvenir gift for the birthday child, and passes to return to the museum in the future.

After a day of exploring the museum, most kids are hungry, so head to The Eatery in the Park Restaurant. Here you will find a full menu, ice cream treats, and refreshing beverages, just steps from the fun and adventure of the museum. CMOST is an exciting and fun way to expose children of all ages to science and technology. Whether you are searching for a way to bring science into the lives of your children, or you are an instructor who would like to boost the science in your school program, turn to CMOST.