Kaleideum

05/29/2026

CALLING ALL NERDS.

Science nerds. History nerds. Pop culture nerds. Theater nerds. Technology nerds. Curious people who just like learning weird and wonderful things.

Join us for the inaugural Nerd Nite at Kaleideum on Friday, June 5 at 6 pm for an evening of fascinating talks, great conversation, and a cash bar.

This month's lineup includes:

🎓 Karrie Adams — "Not That Kind of Doctor: Country Roots, Classroom Creds, and Why I Still Belong"

🎛️ Dean Wilcox — "Malfunction Junction, What's Your Function? Ruminating on Glitch and Circuit Bending"

🧟 Jamie Ryan — "Universal Monsters v. Fiction (aka, For the Last Time: Frankenstein is the Scientist, Not the Creation, Dammit!)"

From regenerative medicine and educational journeys to intentionally broken electronics and classic movie monsters, you'll leave knowing something you didn't know before.

Nerd Nite is a global phenomenon held in more than 100 cities around the world, and now it's coming to downtown Winston-Salem. Come grab a drink, learn something unexpected, and spend an evening celebrating curiosity.

Friday, June 5 • 6 pm. Cash bar available. $10 online; $12 at the door. Members $5 online; $6 at the door.

Ticket link:

Grab a drink and settle in for a series of fast-paced, 20-minute talks that make learning fun again. From science to side hustles to strange obsessions, no topic is off-limits. It’s like TED Talks—but looser, louder, and with beer.

05/28/2026

🧵 Ready to make something you can actually wear, carry, or show off?

Maker Mondays: Sewing Studio is your chance to learn the basics of sewing while creating your own tote bag or pillow — then customize it with bold stamps, patterns, and personal style. No experience needed. Just bring your creativity.

Whether you’re into fashion, DIY projects, design, or just want to try something new this summer, this hands-on workshop is made for makers ages 13+.

📅 Monday, June 1 | 2–5 pm
📍 Kaleideum
🎨 In collaboration with Collective Arts, WS
💵 $50 members | $75 non-members

Learn more in this week's e-newsletter! https://conta.cc/4ubJluE

Email from Kaleideum For ages 13+ SUMMER HOURS! KALEIDEUM WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON MONDAYS FROM 9 AM-5 PM THROUGH LABOR DAY. BECOME A MEMBER Try It! Studio Maker Mondays REGISTER Spend your summe

05/27/2026

✨Tiny stretches. Big memories. ✨

Join us for a gentle and relaxing Mom & Baby Yoga session designed for bonding, movement, and calm with your little one. Bring your yoga mat and blanket and enjoy a special morning together in Little Learners!

📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026 I 10:30–11:30 am
Led by Novant Health instructor Angela Gallagher
Included with admission or membership

05/27/2026

🫧 Trouble is bubbling up at Kaleideum...

Parents, bring your little innovators to Bubble Trouble for a morning of bubble chaos, creative fun, and hands-on STEAM excitement! From engineering bubble wands to bubble painting and creating slithery bubble creatures, this is one bubbly adventure kids won’t want to miss. 🫧 🎨

Saturday, May 30, 2026 I 10:30–11:30 am

$5 per Little Innovator with their Grown-Up

Register before it POPS:
https://kaleideum.org/little-innovators/

05/22/2026

Join us for $5 Friday After Dark: Mixed Up May — an all-ages night packed with music, games, lasers, dancing, and festival energy 🎶🔥

📅 Friday, May 22 I 5 –9:30 pm

Inside Kaleideum:
🎵 Guitar Hero Competitions
🎵 KPop Dance Party
🎵 KPop Demon Hunter Laser Shows at 6, 7 & 8 PM
🎵 Cash Bars

- Admission is just $5 per person
- Members are FREE
- Laser show tickets sold separately

Then head outside to Liberty Plaza to catch the energy of Gears & Guitars’ Streets of Fire and live music under the night sky.

🎟️ Admission tickets:
https://kaleideum.org/kaleideum-after-dark/

⚡ Laser show info:
https://kaleideum.org/laser-shows/

05/22/2026

Messivals 2026 was FULL of color, creativity, slime, laughter, and unforgettable memories! 🎨🫧🌈

Thank you to everyone who came out and got messy with us. From hands-on activities to colorful chaos, it was a day packed with fun for the whole family.

Already counting down until next year…

05/21/2026

Get ready for a $5 Friday After Dark: Mixed Up May at Kaleideum! We're partnering with Gears & Guitars, so you can watch the races and listen to the bands from the Kaleideum Rooftop Adventure. And don't forget there's more inside ... we'll have Guitar Hero, KPop Dance Parties, and for an additional price: KPop Demon Hunter Laser Shows in the Digital Dome!

Learn more in our e-newsletter. https://conta.cc/42JIlCH

Email from Kaleideum Don't Miss KPop Demon Hunters Laser Shows in the Digital Dome KALEIDEUM WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON MONDAYS FROM 9 AM-5 PM STARTING MEMORIAL DAY (MAY 25). SUMMER HOURS WILL BE I

05/19/2026

🐰📚 Storytime with a twist is hopping into Kaleideum THIS Thursday!

Join us for a special storytime featuring a LIVE bunny friend!
Get ready for sweet stories, adorable moments, and a chance to meet Ms. Cottontail herself!

Perfect for little ones ready to wiggle, giggle, and enjoy some bunny-tastic fun!
Included with admissions or memberships.

05/19/2026

🚨 Calling all creators, artists, makers, and future designers! 🚨

Looking for something different this summer? 👀
Not another boring class. Not another screen.

Level up your creativity at Kaleideum’s Maker Mondays Summer Workshop Series! 🎨✨ From sewing and printmaking to stop motion animation, laser design, and handmade books — every workshop is packed with hands-on projects YOU get to create.

No experience? Perfect.
Love creating? Even better.

Bring your imagination — we’ll provide the tools. Come solo, bring a friend, or make it a creative family outing. Every session is a chance to learn new skills, meet creative people, and make something amazing. 🙌

Ages 12+
🎟️ Join one workshop or the whole series!

Register today:
http://kaleideum.org/visitor-engagement/

05/19/2026

A Milestone Year. A Community Connected.

Our 2024–25 Impact Report has just been published, and as we look back on Kaleideum’s first full year in our new downtown home, one thing stands out clearly: this museum belongs to the community.

Over the past year, Kaleideum welcomed 214,952 visits from children, families, educators, teens, older adults, and lifelong learners from across our region. Together, we served 214 schools, welcomed more than 21,000 students through field trips, expanded access programs for families, and continued growing opportunities in robotics, invention education, sensory-friendly programming, camps, community partnerships, and hands-on learning experiences for all ages.

What happens at Kaleideum reaches far beyond a day at the museum. Every day, we see children building confidence, families learning together, students discovering new possibilities, teens developing workforce-ready skills, and community members finding connection through shared experiences.

We’re deeply grateful to everyone who helped make this milestone year possible — our members, guests, educators, volunteers, partners, donors, and supporters.

Read the full report here:https://kaleideum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kaleideum_Impact_Report_Compressed_Web.pdf

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