The sky is not the limit for the last Free Family Summer Saturday of the season. Join fellow scientists for a day of activities at the Heard Museum connected to science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.
If you and your family love hands-on learning, you won’t want to miss this program. Free Summer Saturday: Full STEAM Ahead is a day of family-friendly fun at the museum.
Activities will be available all day unless otherwise noted:
- Experience Species of the River digital project with Pascua Yaqui artist, Selina Martinez, creator of Juebenaria
- Peer at the sun using solar telescopes and make your own personal UV detector with the Northern Arizona University’s Department of Astronomy & Planetary Science
- Watch a laser cutting and engraving demo and paint your own wooden laser cut and engraved item with Michael Webb (Xicano, Chicasaw)
- Learn about solar cars with the City of Phoenix Office of Sustainability
- Hop inside the Phoenix Public Library’s Bookmobile and check out STEAM-related books
- Complete an in-gallery art search to earn a special prize
- Make STEAM-based art
- Discover more about efficiency and electric vehicles with Drive Electric Arizona/Valley of the Sun Electric Vehicle Association and see a few up-close!
- Meet the award-winning robot from the Bioscience High School’s Dragon Robotics Club
- and more!
Pack your curiosity and observation skills for as we take learning full STEAM ahead!
*Please note that all activities and prizes are while supplies last.
Visitors can also browse items in the Museum Shop and Books & More, enjoy the Kids Menu at the Heard Museum Café or swing by the Coffee Cantina for a grab-and-go coffee, tea, or a sweet treat. Members always get 10% off!
