Toddler Time
Join the Frontier Culture Museum this January, February, and March for Toddler Time! Each Toddler Time at the Frontier Culture Museum will include a story time. Then, there will also be a hands-on historical activity and a craft to keep.
January 10, 2026: Our first Toddler Time will be focused on historical music, instruments, and rhythms. Our small friends will have the opportunity to see, touch, and hear historical instruments. They will also have the chance to make and play their own! *Please be advised that this program will be loud and may affect friends who are sensitive to noise.
January 24, 2026: Our second Toddler Time will be focused on historical games. Next, enjoy games from different cultures and learn how old some of the games we still play today are.
February 14, 2026: Our third Toddler Time will be focused on historical cooking, recipes, and food. Your child will have the chance to see and feel historical cookware. They can make a historical recipe to bake at home!
February 28, 2026: Our fourth Toddler Time will be focused on chores and the roles children played in the past. Sweeping, carrying water, and helping around the house were a big part of life.
March 7, 2026: Our fifth Toddler Time will be focused on plants and how important a kitchen garden was to all of the cultures we talk about. Your child will get to see, touch, and smell different herbs and plants. They can even plant their own to take home!
March 21, 2026: Our final Toddler Time will be focused on the animals of the Frontier Culture Museum! Your child will have the opportunity to meet some of the critters who make their home at the FCM. They will make a puppet in honor of their favorite new friend.
Recommended Age
Toddler Time is designed for children ages 18 months to 4 years. Activities are tailored to this age group to ensure a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate experience.
Parent Participation
Because space is limited, we ask that one parent accompany every two children. This helps us welcome as many toddlers as possible while keeping the environment comfortable and enjoyable for all.
Each week there will be two sessions, one at 10:00 AM and one at 11:00 AM. The cost per child is $3, and adults are $5 and includes admission into the museum after the program. The toddler time program is included in the annual pass.
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