Over time, bird beaks have evolved to be a variety of shapes and sizes, in order for different species to gather and eat the food they need to survive. Use a variety of common household tools (tweezers, tongs, clothespins, spoons, etc.) to simulate bird beaks and try “eating” like a bird!

Engage in some everyday engineering as you construct and create with repurposed and recycled materials. Design, build and test out some simple tracks and mini-rollercoasters. Make straightaways, loop-da-loops and hills out of tubing and cardboard to send marbles and golf balls on a thrilling ride.

Are you curious about what’s inside everyday toys? We’ll be taking apart various toys including mechanical toys with moving parts, remote controlled toys, toy vehicles with movable parts, electronic or music toys.

Are you curious about what’s inside telephones, computers, radios and more? Grab a screwdriver and discover resistors, capacitors, and circuit boards as you uncover the inner workings of everyday electronics.

Treat your favorite stuffed animal to a new outfit! Will it be an astronaut suit? A superhero costume? A party dress? Bring a stuffed animal from home to the Museum today. You can use your imagination and a variety of creative materials to design and construct a special costume for your furry friend.

Create and experiment using the various materials provided to design your very own kite, add tails, then test out your creation. Will your kite soar to great heights? The Tinker Tuesday program series nurtures creativity, problem-solving, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) concepts through experimentation, design, and invention.