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Experience the vibrant, cross-cultural sound of composer, saxophonist, and singer Stephanie Chou, in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Along with her quintet, Chou will perform two sets, at 5:15 and 6:45pm, and a demonstration and discussion of the erhu, a Chinese two-stringed bowed instrument, during intermission. In addition, get creative in a

Join us for a new series of live planetarium programs for adults this spring that explores big questions in space science and the latest discoveries in the cosmos. The shows will take place the first Wednesday of each month, with a different theme each month. In May, imagine being a pilot, flight crew member, or

This panel explores the work of George Morrison (Ojibwe), whose work is featured in Smoke in Our Hair: Native Memory and Unsettled Time, a deeply influential artist who challenged imposed expectations of what Native American artists could and should produce. Panelists include exhibition curator Sháńdíín Brown (Diné); scholar and curator Dr. Scott Manning Stevens (Akwesasne

Teens from Westchester County—it’s your chance to take over the HRM! Enjoy stargazing in the Planetarium, music, karaoke, face painting, and games. Showcase your musical, fashion, and poetry talents in a talent show, and display your artwork! Celebrate the 30th anniversary of our Junior Docent Program with us by dressing up in outfits inspired by

Tell the story of your favorite flower anticipating the warmth of spring! Create floral-themed cards to share with loved ones using string, construction paper, and paint. Recommended for ages 5+.

Transform recycled water bottles into beautiful bird feeders in an eco-friendly workshop. Using simple tools, create one-of-a-kind pieces that not only support our feathered friends but also give new life to everyday waste. Recommended for ages 4+.

Write an ode—a ten-line lyric poem that conveys deep emotions—reflecting on the bodily places you call home and the landscapes and memories that shape you. This five-part workshop, led by Diné writer Danielle Shandiin Emerson, explores Indigenous creativity and worldviews, connecting visual and verbal storytelling through themes of memory, emotion, and identity. Inspired by George

Celebrate National Poetry Month and the poetry-inspired exhibition Smoke in Our Hair: Native Memory and Unsettled Time with the poets of Ars Poetica. Get your own unique personalized poem from typewriter poets who engage with visitors through interactive prompts, reflecting on exhibition themes such as memory and time. This activity is on a first-come, first-served

Get hands-on with the Sun in this interactive springtime workshop! Feel the Sun’s magnetic field, listen to the sound of the solar wind, and create a take-home project—a solar interior drawing, a light-catching decoration, or a model of the Parker Solar Probe. Recommended for ages 8+.

Celebrate Earth Day by decorating a miniature pot, filling it with soil and seeds, and taking it home to grow! In just a few weeks, watch your creation sprout as a reminder of our connection to nature. Recommended for ages 4+. #HRMEarthDay