An all-new WonderWeek inspired by retro gaming!
All Around the Museum
This WonderWeek is all about video games. Did you know that the first video games were created in the 1950s. Computer scientists created simple electronic games to test early computer’s capabilities. Simple games like Tic-Tac-Toe were played on these computers. Over five million different video games have been published since the 1970s. Once considered just a hobby, gaming has evolved into a cultural phenomenon.
During this WonderWeek we have several fun crafts and activities inspired by retro gaming. Game on!
Design a Game
Design your own video game using art supplies!
Location: Art Academy
Field Guide to Native Insects
Build an insect guide you can fold, color, and take on your next nature hunt!
Location: EcoStation
8-Bit Shades
Design your own retro wearable sunglasses as we celebrate the start of summer!
Location: Junktion
Paper Arcade Game
Be the first to chomp all of the dots in this simple game in the style of Pac-Man!
Location: Junktion
Playing with Pixels
Create your own pixelated work of art using card stock and paper squares!
Location: Junktion
Shrinky Dink Mario
Create a Mario, Luigi, Peach, or Yoshi that shrinks!!
Location: Science Station
UV Bracelets
What is ultraviolet light?! In this activity you will learn about UV light in respect to visible light and other radiation. Create your own UV bracelet to take home!
Location: Science Station
Yeast Activation: Sugar Fermentation
Learn about the ways in which yeast comes to life as it breaks down sugar through the process of fermentation.
Location: Power Science Lab
Pupil Response Chart
Learn about how the nervous system works together with eye muscles to dilate and constrict the pupils based on the amount of available light.
Location: Power Science Lab
Playground Architects!
Create your own playground equipment out of popsicle sticks! Engineer working miniature swings, slides, merry-go-rounds, see-saws, monkey-bars, and more!
Location: Inventor's Workshop
Glowing Up!
Build your own light wand, and then use it to make an amazing light-doodle work of art!
Location: Maker Annex
All Around the Museum