The International Museum of Art & Science is continuing its Young Adventurers program, thanks to funding from a PNC Foundation grant. The program provides accessible early childhood learning opportunities to children ages 1 to 6 with an accompanying adult, emphasizing the importance of play and exploration in fostering early STEAM skills. 

Young Adventurers is an educational program offering monthly weekday morning workshops from 10-11 a.m. Each session introduces a unique theme and hands-on activities led by IMAS Educators to engage young learners in developing essential problem-solving, motor and critical thinking skills. Guardians and children explore the wonders of nature together, creating meaningful museum experiences that instill an early appreciation for STEAM concepts. 

Remaining workshops for 2025 include Birds and Dinos on Feb. 19, Buzzing Music Makers on March 12, Nature Explorers on April 17 and Mini Astronauts on May 15.  

About the Workshops

These workshops are free to attend due to the support of the PNC Foundation. Registration includes the participating child and up to two adults, allowing families to explore the museum before or after their workshop. This grant-funded program also includes a limited number of museum memberships for qualifying families (WIC/EBT), which will be distributed during Young Adventurer workshop days.  

“We are thrilled to partner with the PNC Foundation to make these valuable learning experiences accessible to our community’s youngest learners and their families,” said Roni Cortez, Education Director, at IMAS. “Young Adventurers not only fosters early childhood development but also strengthens family bonds through shared discovery and play.” 

Space is limited, and participation is available while supplies last. Activity supplies are reserved for registered participants. Pre-registration is required and can be completed online.