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Potter the Otter: A Healthy Adventure

Potter the Otter: A Healthy Adventure

Made possible by the generosity of FIRST 5 Santa Clara County
Exhibit open February 15 – May 10, 2020

Potter the Otter wants to be his best self, so he’s going on a healthy adventure! With his friends – Moose, Goose, Toada, and the Kangaroos – he is off to catch a Rainbow Racer fish and join a water polo team. Tag along with Potter on his journey and pedal a boat, build and stack small logs to forge Rainbow River, create your own healthy plate in The Market, and much more!

Along the way, Potter learns that drinking water, eating fruits and veggies, and being active will help him be the healthiest, best little otter he can be. Explore Lapis Lake, Bubbling Brook, Rainbow River, and The Market in this engaging, interactive STEM-based exhibition. Join us, and Potter, for your very own healthy adventure!

This exhibition is based on the popular children’s book series Potter the Otter, published by FIRST 5 Santa Clara County.

Amazing Sock Skating Kick-Off!

Amazing Sock Skating Kick-Off

Saturday, December 21
Festivities start at 11:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.: The Snow Queen, Princess, and Chillman the Snowman officially open the rink
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Meet and Greet with the Snow Queen and Princess
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Live music from Cambrian String Quartet

Join us for the kick-off of Amazing Sock Skating and meet the Snow Queen and Princess, a snowman, and listen to a string quartet as you dance and skate across the rink! Flaunt your craziest socks and head to the museum for endless fun on our iceless skating rink – all without the chills and spills of ice.

Come meet the Snow Queen and Snow Princess!

This is part of our month-long Holiday Create and Skate!

Create: All month long!
Skate: Saturday, December 21 – Sunday, January 5

This event is included with Museum admission.

A Taste Of: The San Jose Nutcracker

A Taste Of: The San Jose Nutcracker

Presented by The New Ballet School
Performances at 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Get into the holiday spirit! Enjoy a sneak preview of a beloved classic… with a San Jose twist! Presented by Studio Company dancers from The New Ballet School in Jan Jose. Preview shows run approximately 45 minutes. We will have two performances, so catch one, or stay for both!

Included with museum admission.

Find out more about the unique full-length production at www.sanjosenutcracker.com.

Holiday Create and Skate

Holiday Create and Skate

Festive fun for the whole family!

Create: All month long!
Skate: Saturday, December 21 – Sunday, January 5

Make this a December to remember with festive fun for the whole family! All month long, build snow scenes with artsy materials, create crystals, and paint your face like snow royalty.

And from December 21 to January 5, enjoy Amazing Sock Skating! Flaunt your craziest socks and head to the museum for endless fun on our iceless skating rink — all without the chills and spills of ice.

Included with museum admission.

Holiday Create and Skate

Holiday Create and Skate

Festive fun for the whole family!

Create: All month long!
Skate: Saturday, December 21 – Sunday, January 5

Make this a December to remember with festive fun for the whole family! All month long, build snow scenes with artsy materials, create crystals, and paint your face like snow royalty.

And from December 21 to January 5, enjoy Amazing Sock Skating! Flaunt your craziest socks and head to the museum for endless fun on our iceless skating rink — all without the chills and spills of ice.

Included with museum admission.

Holiday Create and Skate

Holiday Create and Skate

Festive fun for the whole family!

Create: All month long!
Skate: Saturday, December 21 – Sunday, January 5

Make this a December to remember with festive fun for the whole family! All month long, build snow scenes with artsy materials, create crystals, and paint your face like snow royalty.

And from December 21 to January 5, enjoy Amazing Sock Skating! Flaunt your craziest socks and head to the museum for endless fun on our iceless skating rink — all without the chills and spills of ice.

Included with museum admission. Get your tickets now!

Holiday Create and Skate

Holiday Create and Skate

Festive fun for the whole family!

Create: All month long!
Skate: Saturday, December 21 – Sunday, January 5

Make this a December to remember with festive fun for the whole family! All month long, build snow scenes with artsy materials, create crystals, and paint your face like snow royalty.

And from December 21 to January 5, enjoy Amazing Sock Skating! Flaunt your craziest socks and head to the museum for endless fun on our iceless skating rink — all without the chills and spills of ice.

Included with museum admission.

*Daily Events*

Tuesday, December 3 – Sunday, January 5


Crystals are everywhere…in ice and rocks, and take on many different shapes!

Explore the art and science in crystalline landscapes.

Weekdays 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sundays 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Members-Only Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Holiday Hours: Open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on December 23, 26, 27, 30, and January 1, 2, 3; open 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on December 24 (Christmas Eve)

Learn More about The LeRoy Neiman Art Studio


It may not snow very often in San Jose, but we can create our own Winter Wonderland using biodegradable packing peanuts and our imaginations.

Weekdays 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sundays 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Members-Only Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Holiday Hours: Open 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on December 23, 26, 27, 30, and January 1, 2, 3); open 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on December 24 (Christmas Eve)

Storytime
Tuesday – Saturday: 11:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Sundays: 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
For children up to 4 years old
Join us for a whimsical storytime, complete with engaging activities designed to capture the interest of children and to provide ideas for caregivers to try at home. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Baby Rhyme Time
Tuesday – Sunday 11:45 a.m.
For children up to 18 months old
Join us for fingerplays, songs, and open-ended activities designed to delight your baby in the Wonder Cabinet’s Crawl Space. Please Note: “The Crawl Space” is an enclosed environment for babies, crawlers and pre-walkers.

Musical Rhyme and Song Time
Tuesday – Sunday 3:00 p.m.
For children up to 4 years old
Sing songs and explore musical instruments during our special circle time in the Wonder Cabinet Forest. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

The Wonder Cabinet is a FIRST 5 Santa Clara County Early Learning Laboratory for ages 4 and under.

Learn More about The Wonder Cabinet

*Daily Events*

Tuesday, December 3 – Sunday, January 5


Crystals are everywhere…in ice and rocks, and take on many different shapes!

Explore the art and science in crystalline landscapes.

Weekdays 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sundays 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Members-Only Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Holiday hours: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on February 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Learn More about The LeRoy Neiman Art Studio


It may not snow very often in San Jose, but we can create our own Winter Wonderland using biodegradable packing peanuts and our imaginations.

Weekdays 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sundays 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Members-Only Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Holiday Hours: Open 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on December 23, 26, 27, 30, and January 1, 2, 3); open 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on December 24 (Christmas Eve)

Storytime
Tuesday – Saturday: 11:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Sundays: 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
For children up to 4 years old
Join us for a whimsical storytime, complete with engaging activities designed to capture the interest of children and to provide ideas for caregivers to try at home. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Baby Rhyme Time
Tuesday – Sunday 11:45 a.m.
For children up to 18 months old
Join us for fingerplays, songs, and open-ended activities designed to delight your baby in the Wonder Cabinet’s Crawl Space. Please Note: “The Crawl Space” is an enclosed environment for babies, crawlers and pre-walkers.

Musical Rhyme and Song Time
Tuesday – Sunday 3:00 p.m.
For children up to 4 years old
Sing songs and explore musical instruments during our special circle time in the Wonder Cabinet Forest. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

The Wonder Cabinet is a FIRST 5 Santa Clara County Early Learning Laboratory for ages 4 and under.

Learn More about The Wonder Cabinet

*Daily Events*

Tuesday, January 7 – Friday, January 31


Food fakes are created all around the world to bring people to restaurants, advertise food products, and to be produced for play in children’s museums! Design your own food, then figure out how to create it!

Weekdays 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sundays 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Members-Only Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Learn More about The LeRoy Neiman Art Studio


Ikebana is the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging. Come make your own flower arrangement using flowers and other natural materials in Bill’s Backyard!

Weekdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Sundays 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Learn More about Bill’s Backyard


Gyotaku is the art of traditional Japanese fish printing. Use a rubber fish and your choice of paint colors to create a one-of-a-kind fish print!

Weekdays 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sundays 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Members-Only Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Storytime
Tuesday – Saturday: 11:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Sundays: 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
For children up to 4 years old
Join us for a whimsical storytime, complete with engaging activities designed to capture the interest of children and to provide ideas for caregivers to try at home. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Baby Rhyme Time
Tuesday – Sunday 11:45 a.m.
For children up to 18 months old
Join us for fingerplays, songs, and open-ended activities designed to delight your baby in the Wonder Cabinet’s Crawl Space. Please Note: “The Crawl Space” is an enclosed environment for babies, crawlers and pre-walkers.

Musical Rhyme and Song Time
Tuesday – Sunday 3:00 p.m.
For children up to 4 years old
Sing songs and explore musical instruments during our special circle time in the Wonder Cabinet Forest. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

The Wonder Cabinet is a FIRST 5 Santa Clara County Early Learning Laboratory for ages 4 and under.

Learn More about The Wonder Cabinet

*Daily Events*

Tuesday, January 7 – Friday, January 31


Food fakes are created all around the world to bring people to restaurants, advertise food products, and to be produced for play in children’s museums! Design your own food, then figure out how to create it!

Weekdays 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sundays 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Members-Only Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Learn More about The LeRoy Neiman Art Studio


Ikebana is the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging. Come make your own flower arrangement using flowers and other natural materials in Bill’s Backyard!

Weekdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Sundays 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Learn More about Bill’s Backyard


Gyotaku is the art of traditional Japanese fish printing. Use a rubber fish and your choice of paint colors to create a one-of-a-kind fish print!

Weekdays 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sundays 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Members-Only Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Storytime
Tuesday – Saturday: 11:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Sundays: 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
For children up to 4 years old
Join us for a whimsical storytime, complete with engaging activities designed to capture the interest of children and to provide ideas for caregivers to try at home. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Baby Rhyme Time
Tuesday – Sunday 11:45 a.m.
For children up to 18 months old
Join us for fingerplays, songs, and open-ended activities designed to delight your baby in the Wonder Cabinet’s Crawl Space. Please Note: “The Crawl Space” is an enclosed environment for babies, crawlers and pre-walkers.

Musical Rhyme and Song Time
Tuesday – Sunday 3:00 p.m.
For children up to 4 years old
Sing songs and explore musical instruments during our special circle time in the Wonder Cabinet Forest. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

The Wonder Cabinet is a FIRST 5 Santa Clara County Early Learning Laboratory for ages 4 and under.

Learn More about The Wonder Cabinet

*Daily Events*

Tuesday, January 7 – Friday, January 31


Food fakes are created all around the world to bring people to restaurants, advertise food products, and to be produced for play in children’s museums! Design your own food, then figure out how to create it!

Weekdays 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sundays 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Members-Only Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Learn More about The LeRoy Neiman Art Studio


Ikebana is the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging. Come make your own flower arrangement using flowers and other natural materials in Bill’s Backyard!

Weekdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Sundays 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Learn More about Bill’s Backyard


Gyotaku is the art of traditional Japanese fish printing. Use a rubber fish and your choice of paint colors to create a one-of-a-kind fish print!

Weekdays 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sundays 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Members-Only Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Storytime
Tuesday – Saturday: 11:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Sundays: 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
For children up to 4 years old
Join us for a whimsical storytime, complete with engaging activities designed to capture the interest of children and to provide ideas for caregivers to try at home. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Baby Rhyme Time
Tuesday – Sunday 11:45 a.m.
For children up to 18 months old
Join us for fingerplays, songs, and open-ended activities designed to delight your baby in the Wonder Cabinet’s Crawl Space. Please Note: “The Crawl Space” is an enclosed environment for babies, crawlers and pre-walkers.

Musical Rhyme and Song Time
Tuesday – Sunday 3:00 p.m.
For children up to 4 years old
Sing songs and explore musical instruments during our special circle time in the Wonder Cabinet Forest. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

The Wonder Cabinet is a FIRST 5 Santa Clara County Early Learning Laboratory for ages 4 and under.

Learn More about The Wonder Cabinet

*Daily Events*

Tuesday, February 4 – Sunday, March 1


In celebration of the Museum’s new exhibit, Potter the Otter: A Healthy Adventure, we invite you and your family to come and experience a different kind of painting. Learn how to paint with water using different brushes on different surfaces.

Weekdays 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sundays 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Members-Only Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Holiday hours: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on February 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Learn More about The LeRoy Neiman Art Studio


Getting thirsty from all the activities? Look no further! Quench your thirst the Potter the Otter way! Come try some healthy fruit and herb-infused water. Draw up your own spa water and learn more about how fruit and veggies get from the farm to your fork. 

Weekdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Sundays 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Learn More about Bill’s Backyard


Time to shake things up! Join Potter the Otter for a fun way to move your body and create art at the same time. 

Weekdays 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sundays 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Members-Only Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Holiday hours: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on February 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Storytime
Tuesday – Saturday: 11:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Sundays: 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
For children up to 4 years old
Join us for a whimsical storytime, complete with engaging activities designed to capture the interest of children and to provide ideas for caregivers to try at home. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Baby Rhyme Time
Tuesday – Sunday 11:45 a.m.
For children up to 18 months old
Join us for fingerplays, songs, and open-ended activities designed to delight your baby in the Wonder Cabinet’s Crawl Space. Please Note: “The Crawl Space” is an enclosed environment for babies, crawlers and pre-walkers.

Musical Rhyme and Song Time
Tuesday – Sunday 3:00 p.m.
For children up to 4 years old
Sing songs and explore musical instruments during our special circle time in the Wonder Cabinet Forest. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

The Wonder Cabinet is a FIRST 5 Santa Clara County Early Learning Laboratory for ages 4 and under.

Learn More about The Wonder Cabinet

*Daily Events*

Tuesday, February 4 – Sunday, March 1


In celebration of the Museum’s new exhibit, Potter the Otter: A Healthy Adventure, we invite you and your family to come and experience a different kind of painting. Learn how to paint with water using different brushes on different surfaces.

Weekdays 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sundays 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Members-Only Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Holiday hours: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on February 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Learn More about The LeRoy Neiman Art Studio


Getting thirsty from all the activities? Look no further! Quench your thirst the Potter the Otter way! Come try some healthy fruit and herb-infused water. Draw up your own spa water and learn more about how fruit and veggies get from the farm to your fork. 

Weekdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Sundays 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Learn More about Bill’s Backyard


Time to shake things up! Join Potter the Otter for a fun way to move your body and create art at the same time. 

Weekdays 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sundays 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Members-Only Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Holiday hours: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on February 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Storytime
Tuesday – Saturday: 11:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Sundays: 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
For children up to 4 years old
Join us for a whimsical storytime, complete with engaging activities designed to capture the interest of children and to provide ideas for caregivers to try at home. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Baby Rhyme Time
Tuesday – Sunday 11:45 a.m.
For children up to 18 months old
Join us for fingerplays, songs, and open-ended activities designed to delight your baby in the Wonder Cabinet’s Crawl Space. Please Note: “The Crawl Space” is an enclosed environment for babies, crawlers and pre-walkers.

Musical Rhyme and Song Time
Tuesday – Sunday 3:00 p.m.
For children up to 4 years old
Sing songs and explore musical instruments during our special circle time in the Wonder Cabinet Forest. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

The Wonder Cabinet is a FIRST 5 Santa Clara County Early Learning Laboratory for ages 4 and under.

Learn More about The Wonder Cabinet

*Daily Events*

Tuesday, March 3 – Sunday, April 3


Come and play with clay! Experiment and create all month long with clay using your hands, basic tools, and your imagination!

Weekdays 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sundays 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Members-Only Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Learn More about The LeRoy Neiman Art Studio


There is no better place than home, but where is home for other animals? Come learn and build a mini habitat in Bill’s Backyard!

Weekdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Sundays 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Learn More about Bill’s Backyard


Is it bumpy or is it smooth? Is it soft or is it rough? Join us as we “paint” with shaving cream on textured trays to delight our senses and learn about textures! 

Weekdays 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sundays 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Members-Only Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Storytime
Tuesday – Saturday: 11:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Sundays: 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
For children up to 4 years old
Join us for a whimsical storytime, complete with engaging activities designed to capture the interest of children and to provide ideas for caregivers to try at home. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Baby Rhyme Time
Tuesday – Sunday 11:45 a.m.
For children up to 18 months old
Join us for fingerplays, songs, and open-ended activities designed to delight your baby in the Wonder Cabinet’s Crawl Space. Please Note: “The Crawl Space” is an enclosed environment for babies, crawlers and pre-walkers.

Musical Rhyme and Song Time
Tuesday – Sunday 3:00 p.m.
For children up to 4 years old
Sing songs and explore musical instruments during our special circle time in the Wonder Cabinet Forest. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

The Wonder Cabinet is a FIRST 5 Santa Clara County Early Learning Laboratory for ages 4 and under.

Learn More about The Wonder Cabinet