Detailed Calendar

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September

Sunday, September 5th & Wednesday, September 8th
CMOST is closed for exhibit maintenance

Thursday, September 9th
CMOST Regular Hours Resume
CMOST is open to general public
Wednesdays 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM for Toddler Explore and More Time
Thursday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday, September 9th
School Vacation Science Camp
Super Sudsy Science
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Is there science in soap? Join us as we delve in and begin exploring the world of suds and science. Campers will experiment with the science of bubbles as they create bubble technology, test soap friction and more! Click here for more information!

Saturday, September 11th
Hudson River Valley Ramble Event: Fantastic Creature Feature
1:00 PM
What Hudson River animal has the most amazing adaptations? Who has the best camouflage? Can you name an animal that sees light without using its head? If you're curious, this program is for you! We will explore Hudson River habitats and learn how animals in and out of the water are uniquely adapted to life along the Hudson. Children will also create a cool Hudson River creature to take home. Ages 4+ Pre-registration is required. Free for CMOST Members, $2.00 Non-members plus admission to The Museum

Wednesday, September 15th
My Parent & Me Session begins
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
A five week session for pre-schoolers that provides parents and children ages 2 to 4 the opportunity to discover the wonders of science in an exciting and stimulating environment. Click here for more information or call 518-235-2120

Saturday, September 18th
Hudson River Valley Ramble Event: Animal Tracks, Homes & Bones
1:00 PM
Have you ever wondered what animals do all day? Join CMOST staff as we take a peek into their world try to find out. Animal tracks tell many stories, and together we will learn to read these subtle signs and discover how local animals survive and cope with varying weather and environmental conditions. Learning to identify animal tracks and signs is a lot of fun and once you know the basics, family walks will be full of new discovery and delight. Workshop will include plaster track casting and a walk outside to track and discover who is active around The Museum. Ages 4+ Pre-registration is required. Free for CMOST Members, $2.00 Non-members plus admission to The Museum

Saturday, September 18th
My Parent & Me Session begins
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
A five week session for pre-schoolers that provides parents and children ages 2 to 4 the opportunity to discover the wonders of science in an exciting and stimulating environment. Click here for more information or call 518-235-2120

Sunday, September 19th
Hudson River Valley Ramble Event: Homing in on the Hudson
1:00 PM
Join us on a journey from the Adirondack Mountains to New York Harbor as we travel along the 80-foot Living Hudson River exhibit. We'll learn about biotic vs. abiotic characteristics of the Hudson, experiment with water quality and meet some of the river's fascinating inhabitants. Then we'll head outdoors to investigate a tributary of the Hudson that runs along side CMOST's interpretive trail. Ages 4+ Pre-registration is required. Free for CMOST Members, $2.00 Non-members plus admission to The Museum

Thursday, September 23rd
Homeschool Lab: Bang, Twang, Toot: The Science of Sound
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
From guitars to drums, learn all about how musical instruments make sounds. Explore waves on springs and in water, experiment with vibrations to produce different sounds, and take home an instrument you make yourself! Ages: 6 to 11 year olds, $6.00 per child. For more information about CMOST's Homeschool Lab program click here

Saturday, September 25th
Hudson River Valley Ramble Event: What's In a Watershed
1:00 PM
Why does it matter what we do in our backyards? Where does that creek go anyway? Join us as we become stream scientists. We'll learn about what a watershed is, experiment with what happens to the water in your watershed and get our hands dirty during this cool class in environmental science. Ages 4+ Pre-registration is required. Free for CMOST Members, $2.00 Non-members plus admission to The Museum

Sunday, September 26th
Hudson River Valley Ramble Event: Stream Safari
1:00 PM
Healthy streams are full of life. Join us on a Stream Safari and discover some truly amazing animals, like water pennies, caddisflies, dragonflies and more! Steam animals come in many shapes and sizes, but they have one thing in common; do you know what that is? Plan to get wet and have fun exploring the world of the stream. Ages 4+ Pre-registration is required. Free for CMOST Members, $2.00 Non-members plus admission to The Museum