The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology

09/04/2026

Check out this Columbus Monthly article to find places to explore art with kids! "The Works... has (glassblowing) programs for ages 12 and older where participants can create ornaments, paperweights and tumblers one-on-one with an instructor."

https://www.columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyle/family/2026/09/03/columbus-parent-top-places-for-art-enrichment-activities-for-kids/91252375007/

From acting to watercolor painting, these family-friendly destinations allow children to explore their creative side with hands-on arts activities.

09/04/2026

💚 MEET OUR SLIME STAR: Matt J. Smith, PhD! 💚Matt is joining The Works Worldwide Day of Play event to get covered in slime for a great cause. 🪣 Now we need your help to make it happen!

Every donation to The Works fundraiser gets Matt a little closer to a bucket of green slime—all while supporting hands-on learning, creativity, and wonder for kids and families in our community. This fundraiser helps The Works:
- Provide free hands-on preschool programs for children
- Offer free planetarium experiences to visitors
- Inspire future creators, builders, and innovators
- Bring families together through free community events

🟢 Help Matt reach his goal!
Visit https://buff.ly/UL4eRJr to learn more & donate. The reward: Matt gets SLIMED!

And yes, you can watch the moment LIVE! Join us for Worldwide Day of Play on September 26 from 11 AM–2 PM or follow along on Facebook as our Slime Stars step into the slime booth.

Know Matt? Tag someone who might donate to see him get slimed. 😂💚

09/03/2026

🍄 We’ve got mushrooms on our minds! Tomorrow (9/4), our Curious Kids will explore the fascinating world of mushrooms with a story and a craft. Join us at 10:30 AM for some fungi fun!

Want to keep exploring at home? Check out our Fungus Among Us article, then head outside with the kids to see what kinds of cool mushrooms you can spot and identify in your own backyard or on your next nature walk. 🔎🍄🌳

https://attheworks.org/newsroom/posts/fungus-among-us

09/03/2026

💚 MEET OUR SLIME STAR: Pat Jeffries! 💚Pat is joining The Works Worldwide Day of Play event to get covered in slime for a great cause. 🪣 Now we need your help to make it happen!

Every donation to The Works fundraiser gets Pat a little closer to a bucket of green slime—all while supporting hands-on learning, creativity, and wonder for kids and families in our community. This fundraiser helps The Works:

- Provide free hands-on preschool programs for children
- Offer free planetarium experiences to visitors
- Inspire future creators, builders, and innovators
- Bring families together through free community events

🟢 Help Pat reach his goal!
Visit https://buff.ly/yHb3Nxi to learn more & donate. The reward: Pat gets SLIMED!
And yes, you can watch the moment LIVE! Join us for Worldwide Day of Play on September 26 from 11 AM–2 PM or follow along on Facebook as our Slime Stars step into the slime booth.

Know Pat? Tag someone who might donate to see him get slimed. 😂💚

09/02/2026

💚 MEET OUR SLIME STAR: Brittany Henry! 💚Brittany is joining The Works Worldwide Day of Play event to get covered in slime for a great cause. 🪣 Now we need your help to make it happen!

Every donation to The Works fundraiser gets Brittany a little closer to a bucket of green slime—all while supporting hands-on learning, creativity, and wonder for kids and families in our community. This fundraiser helps The Works:

- Provide free hands-on preschool programs for children
- Offer free planetarium experiences to visitors
- Inspire future creators, builders, and innovators
- Bring families together through free community events

🟢 Help Brittany reach her goal!
Visit https://buff.ly/SKgGO4z to learn more & donate. The reward: Brittany gets SLIMED!

And yes, you can watch the moment LIVE! Join us for Worldwide Day of Play on September 26 from 11 AM–2 PM or follow along on Facebook as our Slime Stars step into the slime booth.

Know Brittany? Tag someone who might donate to see her get slimed. 😂💚

09/01/2026

It was a great day at Creative Corner today with campfire collages! Our little artists created starry skies and cozy campfires using tissue paper, markers, and glue!

Our next Creative Corner will be on September 22 at 10:30 AM, after our museum shutdown (closed 9/5-9/21).
See you there!

09/01/2026

💚 MEET OUR SLIME STAR: Sally Wallace Heckman! 💚Sally is joining The Works Worldwide Day of Play event to get covered in slime for a great cause. 🪣 Now we need your help to make it happen!

Every donation to The Works fundraiser gets Sally a little closer to a bucket of green slime—all while supporting hands-on learning, creativity, and wonder for kids and families in our community. This fundraiser helps The Works:

- Provide free hands-on preschool programs for children
- Offer free planetarium experiences to visitors
- Inspire future creators, builders, and innovators
- Bring families together through free community events

🟢 Help Sally reach her goal!
Visit https://buff.ly/9dz4oUj to learn more & donate. The reward: Sally gets SLIMED!

And yes, you can watch the moment LIVE! Join us for Worldwide Day of Play on September 26 from 11 AM–2 PM or follow along on Facebook as our Slime Stars step into the slime booth.

Know Sally? Tag someone who might donate to see her get slimed. 😂💚

08/31/2026

Take a look at September's Curious Kids themes! Join us on Fridays at 10:30 AM to explore history, art, and science each week. Our weekly programs are included with admission and free for members. See you there!

Reminder: The Works will be closed for annual maintenance from Sat, Sept 5-Mon, Sept 21. We will reopen Tues, Sept 22.

08/31/2026

Reminder: It's almost shutdown week where we close for two weeks to perform annual maintenance and deep cleaning for the entire museum. Join us this week for the last chance to see our "How People Make Things" exhibit and explore the museum before we temporarily close.

Closed: Beginning this Saturday, Sept 5, through Monday, Sept 21.
Reopen: Tuesday, Sept 22, 10 AM-4 PM

When we reopen, we'll be gearing up for Worldwide Day of Play on Sat, Sept 26 - we can't wait!

08/31/2026

💚 MEET OUR SLIME STAR: Jayme Blackstone! 💚Jayme is joining The Works Worldwide Day of Play event to get covered in slime for a great cause. 🪣 Now we need your help to make it happen!

Every donation to The Works fundraiser gets Jayme a little closer to a bucket of green slime—all while supporting hands-on learning, creativity, and wonder for kids and families in our community. This fundraiser helps The Works:

- Provide free hands-on preschool programs for children
- Offer free planetarium experiences to visitors
- Inspire future creators, builders, and innovators
- Bring families together through free community events

🟢 Help Jayme reach her goal!
Visit https://buff.ly/fpX95CT to learn more & donate. The reward: Jayme gets SLIMED!

And yes, you can watch the moment LIVE! Join us for Worldwide Day of Play on September 26 from 11 AM–2 PM or follow along on Facebook as our Slime Stars step into the slime booth.

Know Jayme? Tag someone who might donate to see her get slimed. 😂💚