Homeschool Day – 19th Century STEM

This guided tour for homeschool families explores the world of STEM – from simple machines to 19th-century currency, to ratios and math needed to change recipes in the kitchens. Students will use modern day methods to solve 19th-century problems.

Groups will rotate through a series of 7 stations that have your kiddos:

• Watch colors change before your eyes as you learn the science behind dyeing wool to make colorful yarn
• De-code a message in the telegraph office
• Practice math skills in a historic kitchen and manipulate a historic “receipt”
• Move your body using 19th century calisthenics routine to understand how specific movements became a popular health trend
• Experience how items were bought and traded in a 19th century general store using 19th century money
• Learn how women in the 19th century practiced science, and try your botanical art skills alongside a visiting artist from the M.A.G.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Arrival & Check-in: 
  Parking is free and plentiful! Park in any of the main lots at the front of the  Museum. The first two bays are available for handicapped parking.
• You will check in through the Admissions Tunnel at the front of the Museum.
• WIFI is unreliable at the front of the Museum. We recommend either printing out OR taking a screenshot of your ticket(s) or invoice and have them ready to present before getting to Admissions.

Food & Shopping: 

• The Museum is closed to visitors on this date, but we hope you’ll come back another time to visit.
• You are welcome to bring a bag lunch and eat on the Great Meadow or in the Depot Restaurant. Please note that Depot Restaurant will not be selling any food or beverages.

Other Information: 

• This is an outdoor, guided walking tour. Please stay with your tour guide and follow all of their instructions.
• This event is rain or shine! Dress accordingly for the predicted weather conditions and wear sturdy shoes for walking.
• Videography, professional photography, and drone usage are strictly prohibited.
• Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited.
• We allow leashed, certified service animals with proper identification. We do not allow pets.
• Tickets were refundable only up to 7 days prior to the event date. All GCV&M tickets are strictly non-transferable by program. No exceptions will be made.