Program Examples
USS Constitution Museum Programs
Ready, Aim, Fire!
This drop-in gallery program gives every family member a role as they work together to build and fire an Alka-Seltzer™ cannon.
Emphasize teamworkBuilt to Win
Families must work together in this fun and collaborative program to build a ship that meets the criteria of a design challenge.
Incorporate competitionImpress with a Quill Pen
Impress with a Quill Pen gives participating families a customized intergenerational experience that enriches their museum visit.
Use the real thingTools of the Trade: Caulking
Tools of the Trade: Caulking is a drop-by gallery program that invites families to try the distinctive, historic process of waterproofing a ship.
Provide a distinctive experiencePrograms from Other Institutions
Lippitt Labs
The Lippitt House Museum’s family drop-in program, Lippitt Labs, utilizes the historic house’s unique rooms to offer stationed hands-on activities.
Design for your authentic spaceDigital Scavenger Hunt
This unique take on a scavenger hunt invites participating families to complete the tasks in their own time outside of the library.
Let families decideTen Days of Play
This child-directed, drop-in activity promotes open-ended, creative play with simple materials in a large open space.
Keep it simpleScience Saturdays
This program offers STEAM activities directly linked to local school curriculum and reinforces that the Attleboro Public Library is a community center of learning.
Make it relevantPages of Time
As book club members, participating mother and daughter pairs are invited to plan a monthly meeting, keeping them invested in the program.
Give participants ownershipToddler Time
This family program features art-making and a self-guided scavenger hunt. It helps families see the museum as a resource for lifelong learning.
Keep them comingFamily Gallery Tours
These family gallery tours interpret the exhibitions in a way that all members of the family can understand and appreciate.
Don't reinvent the wheelFamily Workshops
Design challenges that encourage collaboration and creativity are central to these Family Workshops and directly relate to what is happening at the Botanic Gardens.
Use design challenges