Join us to honor and celebrate Black cultures and the contributions of Black artists, makers, scientists, engineers, and innovators at our Black History Month Community Celebration on February 9th from 10am to 4pm.

Event Details

• Historic Woodworking with Josiah Henson Museum & Park: Discover the art and history of woodworking! Explore historical and modern woodworking tools like hand drills, planers, rasps, and files as you learn all about this timeless craft. In partnership with our friends at the Josiah Henson Museum & Park, KID Museum will showcase woodworking techniques that reflect #HistoryMaker Josiah Henson’s commitment to empowering individuals through skilled craftsmanship.
• From Vibrations to Beats: Experiencing Sound with the Swaliga Foundation: Get hands-on with the invisible: test out the science behind vibrations and sound waves with our friends from Swaliga Foundation! Once you’ve gotten familiar with the physics, take the next step and create your own musical composition using cutting-edge software. Are you ready to boogie?
• Meet a Maker: Recycled Fashion Dreams with Culture Queen: Join our friend Culture Queen to celebrate the history of Black fashion designers! Hear all about the incredible artists and textile engineers who made fashion what it is today in an interactive storytelling experience. Then, work in teams to design eco-friendly wearable art. We’ll provide recyclable materials and traditional cultural references; you provide the inspiration and drive. Once everyone’s crafted their going-green looks, we’ll put on the fashion show to end all fashion shows, right in the middle of KID Museum
• Rhythms & Craft: Nigerian Drumming and Cowrie Shell Creations: The incredible talents at Edewor Foundation are back once again to put on a Nigerian drumming showcase! This 30-minute performance will be more than just a chance to groove to the rhythms: we’ll also be learning all about the instruments and regalia these artists use and the history of the cultural traditions they embody. Afterwards, make a necklace or bracelet out of cowrie shells, an important material and visual symbol in many African cultures. Drawing inspiration from these rich traditions, design and craft your own unique piece!
• Celebrate at Home: Maker Playground: Keep the celebration going outside of KID Museum! Visit our Black History Month Digital Maker Playground page to find a wide range of free maker activities you and your family can enjoy together. Build a monument, make some music, or develop an invention that will change the world… all without leaving home!