Asian-American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - Friday, May 31, 2024
10:00am - 3:30pm
Upcoming Special Programs:
At the Museum, we’re celebrating Asian-American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month all May! During your visit, stop by the Science Bar, Art Studio, Innovation Station, and the CMA Stage where we’re highlighting Asian American leaders in science, art, and innovation!
Session Schedule:
10:00am
- Stage program
Storytime: "Fly, Girl, Fly!" by Nancy Roe Pimm
Follow the story of Afghanistan-born aviator Shaesta Waiz, and her incredible story, leading up to her record-breaking flight around the world, in this beautiful, empowering CMA Storytime!
10:00am
- Drop-in activity
Jane's Innovation Station: Build a Skyscraper
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us as we honor the life and achievements of Fazlur Rahman Khan. Can you build a skyscraper that can withstand weight, wind, and an earthquake?
10:00am
- Drop-in activity
Science Bar: Bath Bombs
Come to the Science Bar to learn all about Dr. Michael Spencer, a social work researcher, while creating bath bombs!
10:00am
- Drop-in activity
Art Studio: Mulyana's Mogus
Learn about Indonesian artist Mulyana, and then make your very own Mogus – the octopus-like creatures that populate Mulyana’s crocheted coral reefs!
11:00am
- Stage program
Mad Libs Storytime
Join us at the CMA stage for an interactive Mad-Lib version of the Three Little Pigs!
12:00pm
- Stage program
Storytime: "Little Red Riding Hood and the Dragon" by Ying Chang Compestine
Interact with this fun AAPI month twist on a classic fable! Swish scarves and bang drums, all to help save Little Red and her Năinai from a big, bad dragon!
1:00pm
- Stage program
Mad Libs Storytime
Join us at the CMA stage for an interactive Mad-Lib version of the Three Little Pigs!
2:00pm
- Stage program
Storytime: "Fly, Girl, Fly!" by Nancy Roe Pimm
Follow the story of Afghanistan-born aviator Shaesta Waiz, and her incredible story, leading up to her record-breaking flight around the world, in this beautiful, empowering CMA Storytime!