Discovery Center Calendar
Exhibit Explorer Friday: Embossing
Get inspired by our Best in Low exhibit and create your own custom embossed designs that celebrate the bold lines and vibrant style of lowrider art!
Baby Yoda Craft
Celebrate May the Fourth by creating a Grogu in a hover pod! while supplies last.
Reading Roadsters Storytime
Discover the joy in reading with our staff in the Rob Walton Discovery Center! Every weekend at 2:30 pm, families can dive into a new adventure with story time paired with an engaging activity.
Book: Star Wars ABC:3PO
Activity: Darth Vader Sun Catcher
Baby Yoda Craft
Celebrate May the Fourth by creating a Grogu in a hover pod! While supplies last.
Reading Roadsters Storytime
Discover the joy in reading with our staff in the Rob Walton Discovery Center! Every weekend at 2:30 pm, families can dive into a new adventure with story time paired with an engaging activity.
Book: Star Wars ABC:3PO
Activity: Darth Vader Sun Catcher
Monday Masterpiece: Road Signs
Create your own colorful and creative traffic signs in this fun road sign art craft activity that teaches kids about road safety and design!
Tinker Tuesday: Bunny Hoppers
Hop into fun with a Bunny Hopper activity where kids build and decorate their own jumping bunny toys using simple materials and science!
Build Day Wednesday: DIY Robots
Design a robot that you think would be exciting or useful in today's world!
Throwback Thursday: Motorcycle Mary
Learn all about Mary McGee and make your own motorcycle!
Exhibit Explorer Friday: Embossing
Get inspired by our Best in Low exhibit and create your own custom embossed designs that celebrate the bold lines and vibrant style of lowrider art!
Reading Roadsters Storytime
Discover the joy in reading with our staff in the Rob Walton Discovery Center! Every weekend at 2:30 pm, families can dive into a new adventure with story time paired with an engaging activity.
Book: The Frog Prince
Activity: Decorate a Crown
Reading Roadsters Storytime
Discover the joy in reading with our staff in the Rob Walton Discovery Center! Every weekend at 2:30 pm, families can dive into a new adventure with story time paired with an engaging activity.
Book: The Frog Prince
Activity: Decorate a Crown
Monday Masterpiece: Road Signs
Create your own colorful and creative traffic signs in this fun road sign art craft activity that teaches kids about road safety and design!
Tinker Tuesday: Bunny Hoppers
Hop into fun with a Bunny Hopper activity where kids build and decorate their own jumping bunny toys using simple materials and science!
Build Day Wednesday: DIY Robots
Design a robot that you think would be exciting or useful in today's world!
Throwback Thursday: Motorcycle Mary
Learn all about Mary McGee and make your own motorcycle!
Exhibit Explorer Friday: Embossing
Get inspired by our Best in Low exhibit and create your own custom embossed designs that celebrate the bold lines and vibrant style of lowrider art!
Reading Roadsters Storytime
Discover the joy in reading with our staff in the Rob Walton Discovery Center! Every weekend at 2:30 pm, families can dive into a new adventure with story time paired with an engaging activity.
Book: Sail Away
Activity: Decorate a Paddle Boat
Reading Roadsters Storytime
Discover the joy in reading with our staff in the Rob Walton Discovery Center! Every weekend at 2:30 pm, families can dive into a new adventure with story time paired with an engaging activity.
Book: Sail Away
Activity: Decorate a Paddle Boat
Monday Masterpiece: Paper Weaving Sea Creatures
Celebrate summer with an aquatic craft, where you get to weave colorful paper onto friendly sea creatures!
Tinker Tuesday: Chrome & Colors
Build your own kaleidoscope and explore how light, mirrors, and color create infinite shifting patterns.
Build Day Wednesday: Morse Code Bracelets
Use beads to create a secret message in Morse code and turn it into a wearable bracelet!
Throwback Thursday: Threaded Traditions
Create your own yarn painting, or nierika (nee-eh-REE-kah) inspired by traditional Huichol (WEE-chol) art- this time on a colorful Vocho (VW Beetle).
Exhibit Explorer Friday: Cyanotypes Car Prints
Discover the science behind early photography by making your own car prints!
Patriotic Truck craft
Celebrate Memorial Day by creating a Patriotic Truck! While supplies last.
Reading Roadsters Storytime
Discover the joy in reading with our staff in the Rob Walton Discovery Center! Every weekend at 2:30 pm, families can dive into a new adventure with story time paired with an engaging activity.
Book: The Fire Engine Book
Activity: Get a Firetruck
Patriotic Truck craft
Celebrate Memorial Day by creating a Patriotic Truck! While supplies last.
Reading Roadsters Storytime
Discover the joy in reading with our staff in the Rob Walton Discovery Center! Every weekend at 2:30 pm, families can dive into a new adventure with story time paired with an engaging activity.
Book: The Fire Engine Book
Activity: Get a Firetruck
Patriotic Truck craft
Celebrate Memorial Day by creating a Patriotic Truck! While supplies last.
Monday Masterpiece: Paper Weaving Sea Creatures
Celebrate summer with an aquatic craft, where you get to weave colorful paper onto friendly sea creatures!
Tinker Tuesday: Chrome & Colors
Build your own kaleidoscope and explore how light, mirrors, and color create infinite shifting patterns.
Build Day Wednesday: Morse Code Bracelets
Use beads to create a secret message in Morse code and turn it into a wearable bracelet!
Throwback Thursday: Threaded Traditions
Create your own yarn painting, or nierika (nee-eh-REE-kah) inspired by traditional Huichol (WEE-chol) art- this time on a colorful Vocho (VW Beetle).
Exhibit Explorer Friday: Cyanotypes Car Prints
Discover the science behind early photography by making your own car prints!
Monday Masterpiece: Paper Weaving Sea Creatures
Celebrate summer with an aquatic craft, where you get to weave colorful paper onto friendly sea creatures!
Tinker Tuesday: Chrome & Colors
Build your own kaleidoscope and explore how light, mirrors, and color create infinite shifting patterns.
Build Day Wednesday: Morse Code Bracelets
Use beads to create a secret message in Morse code and turn it into a wearable bracelet!
Throwback Thursday: Threaded Traditions
Create your own yarn painting, or nierika (nee-eh-REE-kah) inspired by traditional Huichol (WEE-chol) art- this time on a colorful Vocho (VW Beetle).
Exhibit Explorer Friday: Cyanotypes Car Prints
Discover the science behind early photography by making your own car prints!
“Cars” Movie Craft
Celebrate the anniversary of Cars by creating a popsicle stick Lightning McQueen or Mater! While supplies last.
Reading Roadsters Storytime
Discover the joy in reading with our staff in the Rob Walton Discovery Center! Every weekend at 2:30 pm, families can dive into a new adventure with story time paired with an engaging activity.
Book: How Emily Saved the Bridge
Activity: LEGO Bridge Building Contest
“Cars” Movie Craft
Celebrate the anniversary of Cars by creating a popsicle stick Lightning McQueen or Mater! While supplies last.
Reading Roadsters Storytime
Discover the joy in reading with our staff in the Rob Walton Discovery Center! Every weekend at 2:30 pm, families can dive into a new adventure with story time paired with an engaging activity.
Book: How Emily Saved the Bridge
Activity: LEGO Bridge Building Contest
Monday Masterpiece: Paper Weaving Sea Creatures
Celebrate summer with an aquatic craft, where you get to weave colorful paper onto friendly sea creatures!
Tinker Tuesday: Chrome & Colors
Build your own kaleidoscope and explore how light, mirrors, and color create infinite shifting patterns.
Build Day Wednesday: Morse Code Bracelets
Use beads to create a secret message in Morse code and turn it into a wearable bracelet!
Throwback Thursday: Threaded Traditions
Create your own yarn painting, or nierika (nee-eh-REE-kah) inspired by traditional Huichol (WEE-chol) art- this time on a colorful Vocho (VW Beetle).
Exhibit Explorer Friday: Cyanotypes Car Prints
Discover the science behind early photography by making your own car prints!
Reading Roadsters Storytime
Discover the joy in reading with our staff in the Rob Walton Discovery Center! Every weekend at 2:30 pm, families can dive into a new adventure with story time paired with an engaging activity.
Book: Goin’ Someplace Special
Activity: Freedom and Kindness craft
Reading Roadsters Storytime
Discover the joy in reading with our staff in the Rob Walton Discovery Center! Every weekend at 2:30 pm, families can dive into a new adventure with story time paired with an engaging activity.
Book: Goin’ Someplace Special
Activity: Freedom and Kindness craft
Monday Masterpiece: Paper Weaving Sea Creatures
Celebrate summer with an aquatic craft, where you get to weave colorful paper onto friendly sea creatures!
Tinker Tuesday: Chrome & Colors
Build your own kaleidoscope and explore how light, mirrors, and color create infinite shifting patterns.
Build Day Wednesday: Morse Code Bracelets
Use beads to create a secret message in Morse code and turn it into a wearable bracelet!
Throwback Thursday: Threaded Traditions
Create your own yarn painting, or nierika (nee-eh-REE-kah) inspired by traditional Huichol (WEE-chol) art- this time on a colorful Vocho (VW Beetle).
Exhibit Explorer Friday: Cyanotypes Car Prints
Discover the science behind early photography by making your own car prints!
Reading Roadsters Storytime
Discover the joy in reading with our staff in the Rob Walton Discovery Center! Every weekend at 2:30 pm, families can dive into a new adventure with story time paired with an engaging activity.
Book: Little Blue Truck: Makes a Friend
Activity: Coffee Filter Flowers
Reading Roadsters Storytime
Discover the joy in reading with our staff in the Rob Walton Discovery Center! Every weekend at 2:30 pm, families can dive into a new adventure with story time paired with an engaging activity.
Book: Little Blue Truck: Makes a Friend
Activity: Coffee Filter Flowers
Monday Masterpiece: Paper Weaving Sea Creatures
Celebrate summer with an aquatic craft, where you get to weave colorful paper onto friendly sea creatures!
Tinker Tuesday: Chrome & Colors
Build your own kaleidoscope and explore how light, mirrors, and color create infinite shifting patterns.
Build Day Wednesday: Morse Code Bracelets
Use beads to create a secret message in Morse code and turn it into a wearable bracelet!
Throwback Thursday: Threaded Traditions
Create your own yarn painting, or nierika (nee-eh-REE-kah) inspired by traditional Huichol (WEE-chol) art- this time on a colorful Vocho (VW Beetle).
Exhibit Explorer Friday: Cyanotypes Car Prints
Discover the science behind early photography by making your own car prints!
Reading Roadsters Storytime
Discover the joy in reading with our staff in the Rob Walton Discovery Center! Every weekend at 2:30 pm, families can dive into a new adventure with story time paired with an engaging activity.
Book: The Berenstain Bears Visit the Firehouse
Activity: Make a Fire Fighter
Reading Roadsters Storytime
Discover the joy in reading with our staff in the Rob Walton Discovery Center! Every weekend at 2:30 pm, families can dive into a new adventure with story time paired with an engaging activity.
Book: The Berenstain Bears Visit the Firehouse
Activity: Make a Fire Fighter
Throwback Thursday: Motorcycle Mary
Learn all about Mary McGee and make your own motorcycle!
Build Day Wednesday: DIY Robots
Design a robot that you think would be exciting or useful in today's world!
Tinker Tuesday: Bunny Hoppers
Hop into fun with a Bunny Hopper activity where kids build and decorate their own jumping bunny toys using simple materials and science!
Monday Masterpiece: Road Signs
Create your own colorful and creative traffic signs in this fun road sign art craft activity that teaches kids about road safety and design!
Reading Roadsters Storytime: Guest Reader Nadine Hsu
Discover the joy in reading with our staff in the Rob Walton Discovery Center! Join us for a very special reading with the writer of Sachiko Goes Racing
Book: Sachiko Goes Racing
Activity: Sachiko Coloring Pages
Reading Roadsters Storytime
Discover the joy in reading with our staff in the Rob Walton Discovery Center! Every weekend at 2:30 pm, families can dive into a new adventure with story time paired with an engaging activity.
Book: Stella’s Starliner
Activity: Space Toys
Exhibit Explorer Friday: Embossing
Get inspired by our Best in Low exhibit and create your own custom embossed designs that celebrate the bold lines and vibrant style of lowrider art!
Throwback Thursday: Motorcycle Mary
Learn all about Mary McGee and make your own motorcycle!
Build Day Wednesday: DIY Robots
Design a robot that you think would be exciting or useful in today's world!
Tinker Tuesday: Bunny Hoppers
Hop into fun with a Bunny Hopper activity where kids build and decorate their own jumping bunny toys using simple materials and science!
Monday Masterpiece: Road Signs
Create your own colorful and creative traffic signs in this fun road sign art craft activity that teaches kids about road safety and design!
Reading Roadsters Storytime
Discover the joy in reading with our staff in the Rob Walton Discovery Center! Every weekend at 2:30 pm, families can dive into a new adventure with story time paired with an engaging activity.
Book: Tough Trucks
Activity: Get a Truck
Reading Roadsters Storytime
Discover the joy in reading with our staff in the Rob Walton Discovery Center! Every weekend at 2:30 pm, families can dive into a new adventure with story time paired with an engaging activity.
Book: Tough Trucks
Activity: Get a Truck
Exhibit Explorer Friday: Embossing
Get inspired by our Best in Low exhibit and create your own custom embossed designs that celebrate the bold lines and vibrant style of lowrider art!
Reading Roadsters
Reading Roadsters!
Discover the joy of reading in the Discovery Center with our Reading Roadsters Program! Every weekend at 2:30 pm, families can dive into a new adventure with a different book, paired with engaging and fun activities designed to bring the story to life. For 2025, Reading Roadsters will be expanding its programming. We will be focusing on connecting with guests through stories themed around our focus in the discovery center each quarter! We will have various prizes, activities, games, and so much more not only for our little roadsters, but also for those who are kids at heart.
Feb 8-9: Ruth and the Green Book
Feb 15-16: The Happy Man and his Dump Truck
Feb 22-23: Noelle Goes on a PicnicMar 1-2: Rosie Revere, Engineer
Mar 8-9: Los Angeles is...
Mar 15-16: The Bernstain Bears St. Patrick Day
Mar 22-23: The Magic School Bus and the Electric Field Trip
Mar 29-30: Miss Spider's New Car
Contact: Ragan Cleveland rcleveland@petersen.org
Weekend Activities
Join us during the weekend!
On select weekends each month, the Discovery Center offers complimentary hands-on activities for visitors of all-ages. The completed activity is for guests to take home with them! Typically, the weekend activity reflects an upcoming holiday or automotive event. For major holidays such as Christmas, we offer week long activities (such as our popular Gingerbread Garages). If you have any suggestions or questions about upcoming activities, feel free to reach out to the Petersen Education Staff.
March 29-30: Amelia Earhart's Plane
Location: 2nd Floor, Discovery Center
Contact: Yaritza Osuna yosuna@petersen.org
Pit Stop Discoveries Friday
Pit Stop Discoveries!
The Discovery Center offers a wide range of enriching experiences for all ages! Our Pit Stop Discoveries Program ensure that there’s always something new to discover, with each day featuring a unique theme that connects our Museum’s current exhibits or our quarterly theme. Whether facilitated by our educators or designed for self-guided exploration, every activity is crafted to provide an interactive and enriching experience for all of our visitors!
Friday’s Activity: Make Your Own AI Cars
Location: 2nd Floor, Discovery Center
Contact: Yaritza Osuna yosuna@petersen.org
Pit Stop Discoveries Thursday
Pit Stop Discoveries!
The Discovery Center offers a wide range of enriching experiences for all ages! Our Pit Stop Discoveries Program ensure that there’s always something new to discover, with each day featuring a unique theme that connects our Museum’s current exhibits or our quarterly theme. Whether facilitated by our educators or designed for self-guided exploration, every activity is crafted to provide an interactive and enriching experience for all of our visitors!
Thursday’s Activity: Make Your Own Traffic Light
Location: 2nd Floor, Discovery Center
Contact: Yaritza Osuna yosuna@petersen.org
Pit Stop Discoveries Wednesday
Pit Stop Discoveries!
The Discovery Center offers a wide range of enriching experiences for all ages! Our Pit Stop Discoveries Program ensure that there’s always something new to discover, with each day featuring a unique theme that connects our Museum’s current exhibits or our quarterly theme. Whether facilitated by our educators or designed for self-guided exploration, every activity is crafted to provide an interactive and enriching experience for all of our visitors!
Wednesday’s Activity: Lego Coding Game
Location: 2nd Floor, Discovery Center
Contact: Yaritza Osuna yosuna@petersen.org
Pit Stop Discoveries Tuesday
Pit Stop Discoveries!
The Discovery Center offers a wide range of enriching experiences for all ages! Our Pit Stop Discoveries Program ensure that there’s always something new to discover, with each day featuring a unique theme that connects our Museum’s current exhibits or our quarterly theme. Whether facilitated by our educators or designed for self-guided exploration, every activity is crafted to provide an interactive and enriching experience for all of our visitors!
Tuesday’s Activity: Magnetic NASCAR Race
Location: 2nd Floor, Discovery Center
Contact: Yaritza Osuna yosuna@petersen.org
Pit Stop Discoveries Monday
Pit Stop Discoveries!
The Discovery Center offers a wide range of enriching experiences for all ages! Our Pit Stop Discoveries Program ensure that there’s always something new to discover, with each day featuring a unique theme that connects our Museum’s current exhibits or our quarterly theme. Whether facilitated by our educators or designed for self-guided exploration, every activity is crafted to provide an interactive and enriching experience for all of our visitors!
Monday’s Activity: DIY Lovebugs
Location: 2nd Floor, Discovery Center
Contact: Yaritza Osuna yosuna@petersen.org
Reading Roadsters
Reading Roadsters!
Discover the joy of reading in the Discovery Center with our Reading Roadsters Program! Every weekend at 2:30 pm, families can dive into a new adventure with a different book, paired with engaging and fun activities designed to bring the story to life. For 2025, Reading Roadsters will be expanding its programming. We will be focusing on connecting with guests through stories themed around our focus in the discovery center each quarter! We will have various prizes, activities, games, and so much more not only for our little roadsters, but also for those who are kids at heart.
Mar 22-23: The Magic School Bus and the Electric Field Trip
Location: 2nd Floor, Discovery Center
Contact: Ragan Cleveland rcleveland@petersen.org
Pit Stop Discoveries Friday
Pit Stop Discoveries!
The Discovery Center offers a wide range of enriching experiences for all ages! Our Pit Stop Discoveries Program ensure that there’s always something new to discover, with each day featuring a unique theme that connects our Museum’s current exhibits or our quarterly theme. Whether facilitated by our educators or designed for self-guided exploration, every activity is crafted to provide an interactive and enriching experience for all of our visitors!
Friday’s Activity: Make Your Own AI Cars
Location: 2nd Floor, Discovery Center
Contact: Yaritza Osuna yosuna@petersen.org
Pit Stop Discoveries Thursday
Pit Stop Discoveries!
The Discovery Center offers a wide range of enriching experiences for all ages! Our Pit Stop Discoveries Program ensure that there’s always something new to discover, with each day featuring a unique theme that connects our Museum’s current exhibits or our quarterly theme. Whether facilitated by our educators or designed for self-guided exploration, every activity is crafted to provide an interactive and enriching experience for all of our visitors!
Thursday’s Activity: Make Your Own Traffic Light
Location: 2nd Floor, Discovery Center
Contact: Yaritza Osuna yosuna@petersen.org
Pit Stop Discoveries Wednesday
Pit Stop Discoveries!
The Discovery Center offers a wide range of enriching experiences for all ages! Our Pit Stop Discoveries Program ensure that there’s always something new to discover, with each day featuring a unique theme that connects our Museum’s current exhibits or our quarterly theme. Whether facilitated by our educators or designed for self-guided exploration, every activity is crafted to provide an interactive and enriching experience for all of our visitors!
Wednesday’s Activity: Lego Coding Game
Location: 2nd Floor, Discovery Center
Contact: Yaritza Osuna yosuna@petersen.org
Pit Stop Discoveries Tuesday
Pit Stop Discoveries!
The Discovery Center offers a wide range of enriching experiences for all ages! Our Pit Stop Discoveries Program ensure that there’s always something new to discover, with each day featuring a unique theme that connects our Museum’s current exhibits or our quarterly theme. Whether facilitated by our educators or designed for self-guided exploration, every activity is crafted to provide an interactive and enriching experience for all of our visitors!
Tuesday’s Activity: Magnetic NASCAR Race
Location: 2nd Floor, Discovery Center
Contact: Yaritza Osuna yosuna@petersen.org
Pit Stop Discoveries Monday
Pit Stop Discoveries!
The Discovery Center offers a wide range of enriching experiences for all ages! Our Pit Stop Discoveries Program ensure that there’s always something new to discover, with each day featuring a unique theme that connects our Museum’s current exhibits or our quarterly theme. Whether facilitated by our educators or designed for self-guided exploration, every activity is crafted to provide an interactive and enriching experience for all of our visitors!
Monday’s Activity: DIY Lovebugs
Location: 2nd Floor, Discovery Center
Contact: Yaritza Osuna yosuna@petersen.org
Reading Roadsters
Reading Roadsters!
Discover the joy of reading in the Discovery Center with our Reading Roadsters Program! Every weekend at 2:30 pm, families can dive into a new adventure with a different book, paired with engaging and fun activities designed to bring the story to life. For 2025, Reading Roadsters will be expanding its programming. We will be focusing on connecting with guests through stories themed around our focus in the discovery center each quarter! We will have various prizes, activities, games, and so much more not only for our little roadsters, but also for those who are kids at heart.
Mar 15-16: The Bernstain Bears St. Patrick Day
Location: 2nd Floor, Discovery Center
Contact: Ragan Cleveland rcleveland@petersen.org