When schools close for February and April breaks, the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Education Department offers fun, creative workshops for pre-kindergarten children and those in grades K-4.
Advance registration is required for all workshops. Please call (631) 854-5539 for more information and to register.
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All workshops are held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Fee: $20 for members, $18 for non-members.
Cancellation policy: The Museum reserves the right to cancel any workshop that does not meet minimum enrollment requirements. Refunds will be issued up to seven days before the start of a workshop, for a cancellation made by the registrant.
Saturday, February 12
Sailor’s Valentine
Kindergarten – Grade 3
Explore William K. Vanderbilt’s collection of sea shells and learn about the fascinating animals that live inside.
Monday, February 20
Self-Portrait
Grades 2 – 4
Mr. Vanderbilt’s mansion is filled with interesting portraits, including one of George Washington. After our house tour we’ll paint our own self-portraits.
Tuesday, February 21
Cold Climate Adaptations
Grades 1 – 3
Explore the wildlife dioramas and learn how animals survive the cold. After our tour we’ll create a mini diorama snow globe.
Wednesday, February 22
Animals in Winter
Preschool (with adult)
We’ll explore the museum to find animals that live in cold climates and make a polar bear print snow globe.
Monday, April 10
Fish and Whales
Grades 3 and 4
We’ll visit the marine collection and compare the anatomy of fish and marine mammals and create a mixed media underwater seascape.
Tuesday, April 11
Carnivores and Herbivores
Kindergarten – Grade 2
Visit the wildlife dioramas, compare carnivores and herbivores and make a big cat mask.
Wednesday, April 12
Butterflies and Moths
Preschool (with adult)
Visit the insect collection, learn about the characteristics of butterflies and moths, and make a mobile.
