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STEAM Programs
All of our hands-on STEAM programs are sponsored by JLG Industries.
Our hands-on Art programs are sponsored by the Maryland State Arts Council and the Washington County Arts Council.
Thank you to the Hagerstown & Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau for supporting our museum through advertising!
October 12, 2019 @ 11 a.m.
Creature Catcher
Children will be designing a spooky device to catch as many “creatures” as possible in this fun, Halloween-themed STEAM activity!
This program is recommended for children 5 and up and is free with admission into the museum!
October 15, 2019 @ 11 a.m.
Homeschool Science Program with The Hub at USMH
These programs are designed for pre-school to early elementary school-aged children and are free WITH admission into the museum (children 5 & under are always FREE at Discovery Station!). You MUST register with Mr. Craig at pcraig0@frostburg.edu.
October 16, 2019 @ 11 a.m.
Animal Encounters
Discovery Station is pleased to host Wonderfully Wild for this Animal Encounter Program. Wonderfully Wild provides engaging, educational programming that helps foster a love of and connection with our natural world. Their programs consist of a variety of small mammals and reptiles. Presentations are so much fun, you won't even realize you are learning! Hands-on meet and greets are available during and after the show. Their animal ambassadors cannot wait to meet you!
Shows typically consist of up to 5 animals- reptiles and mammals, 30 minute presentation and meet and greet.
Meet and Greet includes an artifact table, with hands on items such as skins and skulls to touch, hands-on interactions with animal ambassadors, and Q&A with the presenter.
October 17, 2019 @ 11 a.m.
Little Blue Truck's Halloween
Discovery Station volunteer Anne Fitts will be reading two Halloween stories - Little Blue Truck's Halloween and Halloween Good Night! This story-time will be followed with a craft activity where children will make Candy Corn Guys!
October 19, 2019 @ 11 a.m.
Oozing Jack-o-Lanterns
Join the mad scientists at Discovery Station as they show you how to get your pumpkins to ooze a slimy mess!
October 26, 2019 @ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Museum Trick-or-Treat
Discovery Station and the Washington County Historical Society have teamed up to host a Museum Trick-Or-Treat event! Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/2njh09D
Children are invited to trick-or-treat throughout Discovery Station and the Washington County Historical Society during this spooktacular event! There will be a mystery at each museum for children to solve. Tickets include access to both museums and light snacks at Discovery Station.
Tickets are $10 for a family of four
Museum members and children 5 and under are free!
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Discovery Station is located at 101 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740
The Washington County Historical Society is located at 135 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown MD 21740
November 9, 2019 @ 11 a.m.
Wolf Masks
In honor of our Paly Foundation Exhibit, we'll be making Wolf Masks with the kiddos!
November 16, 2019 @ 11 a.m.
Animal Piggy Banks
We're making animal "piggy" banks and learning about "needs" and "wants" in this hands-on financial literacy program!
November 23, 2019 @ 11 a.m.
Turkey Math
This hands-on math activity is the perfect Thanksgiving-themed game to excite kids about basic addition! Recommended for kids 6 & up!