“Elementary Explorers” is the museum’s interactive series of children’s programming that brings fun facts, objects, and activities out of the past and to life!

The series, targeted at ages 5-9, will be held monthly. Each month will feature a different activity and craft inspired by local history.

A Parent/guardian must accompany their children.

THIS EVENT IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO 15 CHILDREN. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! After registration, if you are no longer able to attend please let the Education Coordinator know so we can offer the spot to another child.

Participants may be photographed for use in museum promotional and marketing material.

For more information, contact Christine Wuebker, Education Coordinator, at education@culpepermuseum.com or call (540) 829-1749.

Wednesday, August 26 NEW DAY
12:30 PM – 1:15 AM NEW TIME
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM NEW TIME

From Tunics to Trousers

Travel through history and around the world to discover how people dressed in different places and time periods! Participants will learn why different styles were worn throughout history, explore the museum to find examples of clothing,  and then design their own historical-inspired outfit to take home.

Wednesday, September 30
12:30 PM – 1:15 AM 
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM 

Museums

Our Solar System!

The Sun, many moons, eight planets, and millions of rocks make up our Solar System. Join us as we explore these objects, “take a trip” to each planet, and make a space light to take home.

America’s Birthday!

July 4 is the day most people consider to be America’s birthday. This year, the country turns 250, and we will start the celebrations early by exploring how the United States was created, searching for patriotic symbols in the museum, and making a patriotic craft to take home.

Dinosaurs!

Culpeper is home to the largest collection of dinosaur tracks ever discovered in North America. Come explore more about the dinosaurs who left those tracks, gather materials for a dino dig, and then try your hand at excavating dinosaurs.

Weather!

What do tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards have in common? They are all types of weather. Join us this month as we explore various weather occurrences, hunt for accessories needed for different weather conditions, and make a rain stick to take home.

Old Time Toys!

How did children play in the past? Join us in December as we explore the types of toys and games children played with when the country was being founded. Participants will learn about historic toys and games, have the opportunity to try their hand at a few of them, and then make a toy to take home.

Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving, as the name suggests, is a time to give thanks for all the wonderful people and things in our lives. People celebrate Thanksgiving in many different ways. This month, participants will explore what Thanksgiving is all about, hunt for food to make a feast, and create a cornucopia to take home.