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Experiment and play with electricity! This program will explore automation, what it is, what the components are, and the basics of how they work.
Learn More >>After School with CMOO
Sign your elementary aged child up for registered School Age Child Care from 3:00-5:30pm at the Children’s Museum of Oswego located at 7 West Bridge Street! Children grades Kindergarten – 6th will be bussed to the museum from their elementary school, where they will have homework help, experiment with fun, innovative programming that ties to their science curriculum, and of course exhibit play will be available!
Learn More >>Support
Your support allows CMOO to continue to provide access to high-quality, educational programming and year-round play through our exhibits!
Learn More >>Sixth Grade
Play Topic Suggestions Light Lab – Manipulate light, colors of light (spectrum), transparent, translucent, opaque, color theory, vision, reflection, refraction, difraction, forms of energy; light & sound. Wind Tunnel – Wind energy, measuring distance/projectile, weather, currents, flight, inventors, force and motion, compare and contrast materials’ weight, structure, form, properties of matter, forces and interactions, Newton’s […]
Learn More >>Fifth Grade
Play Topic Suggestions Light Lab – Manipulate light, colors of light (spectrum), transparent, translucent, opaque, color theory, vision, reflection, refraction, difraction, forms of energy; light & sound. Wind Tunnel – Wind energy, measuring distance/projectile, weather, currents, flight, inventors, force and motion, compare and contrast materials’ weight, structure, form, properties of matter. Loose Parts; Imagination Playground, […]
Learn More >>Fourth Grade
Play Topic Suggestions Light Lab – Manipulate light, colors of light (spectrum), transparent, translucent, opaque, color theory, vision, reflection, refraction, difraction, forms of energy; light & sound. Wind Tunnel – Wind energy, measuring distance/projectile, weather, currents, flight, inventors, force and motion. Loose Parts; Imagination Playground, Dinosaur Bones, ramps & balls, Nudel Kart- Structure, engineering, categorizing, […]
Learn More >>Third Grade
Play Topic Suggestions Light Lab – Manipulate light, colors of light (spectrum), transparent, translucent, opaque, color theory, vision, reflection, refraction, difraction, forms of energy; light & sound. Wind Tunnel – Wind energy, measuring distance/projectile, weather, currents, flight, inventors, force and motion. Loose Parts; Imagination Playground, Dinosaur Bones, ramps & balls, Nudel Kart- Structure, engineering, categorizing, […]
Learn More >>Second Grade
Play Topic Suggestions Light Lab – Manipulate light, colors of light (spectrum), transparent, translucent, opaque, color theory, vision, reflection, refraction, difraction, forms of energy; light & sound. Wind Tunnel – Wind energy, measuring distance/projectile, weather, currents, flight, inventors, force and motion. Loose Parts; Imagination Playground, Dinosaur Bones, ramps & balls, Nudel Kart- Structure, engineering, categorizing, […]
Learn More >>First Grade
Play Topic Suggestions Light Lab – Manipulate light, colors of light (spectrum), transparent, translucent, opaque, color theory, vision, reflection, refraction, difraction, forms of energy; light & sound. Wind Tunnel – Wind energy, measuring distance/projectile, weather, currents, flight, inventors, force and motion. Loose Parts; Imagination Playground, Dinosaur Bones, ramps & balls, Nudel Kart- Structure, engineering, categorizing, […]
Learn More >>Kindergarten
Play Topic Suggestions Light Lab – Manipulate light, colors of light (spectrum), color theory, vision, reflection, light & sound. Wind Tunnel – Weather/wind, measuring distance/projectile, gravity, force and motion. Loose Parts; Imagination Playground, Dinosaur Bones, ramps & balls, Nudel Kart- Structure, engineering, categorizing by weight and length, force and motion, energy, dramatic play and storytelling. […]
Learn More >>Weekday Drop Off Programs
The Oswego Homeschool Association and the Children’s Museum of Oswego are pleased to offer an exclusive drop off program available only to OHA members
Learn More >>Summer at CMOO STEAM Drop Off Programs Sponsored by Novelis!
Join us this summer to learn through play at our popular school break drop off program. Offered Monday through Friday from July 8- August 23 from 9:00 – 3:00 (drop off 8:45-9:00), these sessions are best for children ages 4-9 years.
Learn More >>Holiday Party Kits
Make a holiday extra special with CMOO’s custom holiday party kits!
Learn More >>A New Way to Play at CMOO!
Music Together with Miss Amy is coming to CMOO! Register for the upcoming 10 week sessions starting September 21 and check out the after school program Rhythm Kids!
Learn More >>Private Events & Rentals
Office parties, special events, team building activities, even weddings! CMOO is available for it all with after hours rentals. Available services include: Minimum of 2 hours in the museum, without any other guests Customized team building activities Catering facilitation Event planning support Please contact explore@cmoo.org for additional information or a price quote.
Learn More >>Bring CMOO to You!
Looking for a way to have a little CMOO at home? There are plenty of options, from birthday parties, to un-facilitated classroom projects, to rainy day activities!
Learn More >>Celebrate Your Child’s Birthday at CMOO!
Let us take the stress out of party planning and help you celebrate your child’s special day. Book online or in person!
Learn More >>Birthday Party Rules
o A $100 deposit is required to secure the date and time for the party. o There is a maximum of 25 children per party. 20 children are included in the price of the party. You will be charged $12 per additional child for a deluxe party, $10 per additional child for a super party, and $8 per additional child for a basic party. Additional adults up to […]
Learn More >>Sensory Friendly Hours
April 13
8:00 - 10:00 AM
Join us for our monthly sensory friendly hours at CMOO sponsored by Sherry’s Downtown Diner! Registration required.
Learn More >>Play Plan Series
The Children’s Museum of Oswego and Dr. Zachary S. Gold, Assistant Professor of Human Development at SUNY Oswego, are pleased to announce the launch of a new resource for children and their families. The two parties have teamed up to produce the Family Play Plan Series, brief instructional sheets and videos outlining educational play activities […]
Learn More >>Health & Safety
CMOO is reopening August 1! The safety and well-being of our visitors, staff, and community is our number one priority.
Learn More >>Museum Policies
PHOTOGRAPHY PERMISSION POLICY Periodically, the Children’s Museum of Oswego (CMOO) takes photographs and video of museum visitors and activities for promotional and editorial purposes. With your admission to CMOO, you give permission to the museum for the recording of photographs and/or video of yourself and your dependents. You grant the museum all rights to use […]
Learn More >>Cloud Climber
Oswego is known for its Lake Effect snow, so it’s only appropriate that our two story cloud climber teach visitors about our local weather while letting them climb and play!
Learn More >>Ready, Set, Grow!
Special time for our youngest visitors! Rotating activities that promote physical and cognitive development, with an emphasis on play and exploration. Best for ages 0-2. Every Wednesday morning from 11:00 – 12:00!
Learn More >>Imagination Workshop
Rotating activities that provide children with opportunities to problem solve, engage in social interactions, and gain confidence in their abilities! Emphasis on imagination and pretend play. Best for ages 2-5. Every Friday morning from 10:00 – 11:00!
Learn More >>Water Table
Sail from island to island; tow cargo from Port Oswego through the locks and past the lighthouse; or go fishing in the pond! Our water table provides a fun and interactive sensory experience for all ages. Put on a smock and enjoy water play year round!
Learn More >>Novelis
Recycling is an integral part of environmental stewardship and CMOO is proud to partner with Novelis to bring this exhibit to life. Become a piece of aluminum and travel through the melting, flattening, and shaping processes! Learning about recycling has never been this fun!
Learn More >>Birthday Parties
Celebrate Your Child’s Birthday at CMOO! Click “Learn More” for more information.
Learn More >>About
CMOO’s mission is to inspire children to learn, discover, create and explore through the power of play.
Learn More >>Build, Play, Grow Campaign Donors
The Children’s Museum of Oswego would like to acknowledge the following businesses, individuals, families and foundations who have generously pledged their support to the Build, Play, Grow Campaign. $300,000+ Downtown Revitalization Initiative $100,000-$299,999 Novelis The Richard S. Shineman Foundation $50,000-$99,999 Pathfinder Bank $30,000-$49,999 Burke’s Do It Best Home Centers Jonathan & Jillian Shaver New York State […]
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