Customs House Museum

Little Explorers: Home Sweet Home
Fridays, September 6, 13, 20, 27 | Explorers’ Landing Drop-in between 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Free with paid admission or membership | Ages 2– 5 with adult caregiver Much like people, animals live in houses too! Some animals even build their own homes. Find out what a habitat is as you search for different animal figurines in our More »
Junior Explorers: Create a Log Cabin Homesite
Saturday, September 7 & 21 | Family Art Studio Drop-in between 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Free with paid admission or membership | Grades K & above with adult caregiver In Memory Lane, enter the actual log house built by Barnabas Powers and his wife Susanna in 1842. Lived in by the Powers family until 1919, it is a fascinating glimpse More »
Sunday Family Fun Learning: the Art of Aaron & Michelle Grayum
Sunday, September 15 | Family Art Studio Drop-in between 1:00–4:00 p.m. Free with paid admission or membership | For all ages at parents discretion Aaron Grayum’s bright, simplistic works of art carry profound messages, making such works as On Resilience and From Above, attractive to all ages. Join Sue Lewis, curator of More »
Bring a Friend Weekend
CELEBRATE NATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY WITH THE CHM&CC Members may bring an extra accompanying guest to share in this activity packed weekend! Sign up to attend a workshop, receive special discounts in Seasons: The Museum Store, enter giveaways and more! Food trucks will serve up some summer favorites in the parking lot. More »
Batter Up! Celebrating America’s Pastime: Baseball Panel Discussion
Saturday, July 20 | Geraldine Brame Turner Auditorium 10:30–11:30 a.m. Free with paid admission or membership In conjunction with the exhibit Batter Up! Celebrating America’s Pastime (on view until July 28th), baseball commentator and historian, Phil Wood, will moderate a panel discussion about our country’s most beloved game. He will be joined by two other baseball enthusiasts for an exciting and insightful conversation. Sponsored by Legends Bank. Phil Wood is an award-winning radio & television personality and author. Wood has spent his entire broadcast career in the Washington-Baltimore area and is a graduate of Austin Peay State University.
Hands-on Activities: The Eagle Has Landed
Saturday, July 6 & 20 | Family Art Studio Drop-in between 2:00–4:00 p.m. Free with paid admission or membership | Grades K & above with adult caretaker July 20th is the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing. Celebrate this milestone in human history with engaging activities. More »
Friday Mornings in July: Outta This World!
July 5, 12, 19, 26 | Family Art Studio Drop-in between 10:30–11:30 a.m. Free with paid admission or membership | Ages 3–5 with an adult caretaker Blast off for a fun hands-on creative journey into outer space! Explore the astronaut sensory bin— what will you find? Make a tactile moon craft. More »
Hands-on Activities: World Oceans Day Science Experiment
Saturday, June 15 & 22 | Explorers’ Landing Drop-in between 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Free with paid admission or membership | Grades K-6th, with an adult caretaker Celebrated annually on June 8th, World Oceans Day raises awareness about the role oceans plays in the survival of all species on Earth. More »
Friday Mornings in June: Ocean Explorers!
June 7, 14, 21, 28 | Explorers’ Landing Drop-in between 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Free with paid admission or membership | Ages 2-5, with an adult caretaker Explore the ocean water beads sensory bin. What sea creatures will you find to play with? Examine and touch a real starfish, plus
Friday Mornings in May: April Showers Brought May Flowers!
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | Explorers’ Landing Drop-in between 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Free with paid admission or membership | Ages 2-5, with an adult caretaker Your little ones will get hands-on as they explore the Flower Garden Sensory Bin with kid-sized and kid-friendly tools. More »

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