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World Awareness Children's Museum World Awareness Children's Museum is a unique, fun, hands-on space where we bring the world to you. Our interactive playspace, go!

Bringing our diverse world to children through our Museum play space, educational programs and international children's art exchange.

The mission of the World Awareness Children's Museum is to bring our diverse world to children. is best suited for children ages 4-12. We happily welcome school groups and tours by appointment. Business hours for the administrative offices of the World Awareness Children's Museum vary.

The World Awareness Children's Museum has a variety of fa-boo-lous Halloween-themed crafts, activities, and programs com...
10/19/2026

The World Awareness Children's Museum has a variety of fa-boo-lous Halloween-themed crafts, activities, and programs coming up, including a special Haunted House Scavenger Hunt this Sunday, October 25, 10:00AM - 3:00PM!

Visit https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/events-calendar/ to see our full events calendar.

Looking for a fun, hands-on way to bring global learning into your classroom? The World Awareness Children’s Museum offe...
10/16/2026

Looking for a fun, hands-on way to bring global learning into your classroom? The World Awareness Children’s Museum offers engaging outreach programs designed to help students explore cultures, traditions, and communities from around the world. Our programs bring interactive learning experiences directly to schools, libraries, and community organizations. Educators can sign up today to book an outreach program and give your students a chance to discover the world right in their own classroom, just in time Day of the Dead! Discount on program registrations through October 27th.

Please email Membership & Programs Manager Rebeka Antonelli at [email protected] or visit https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/outreach-programs/ to learn more or book a program today!

Looking for some Halloween-themed activities for the weekend? Come to the World Awareness Children's Museum! We have a "...
10/14/2026

Looking for some Halloween-themed activities for the weekend? Come to the World Awareness Children's Museum! We have a "Spooky Make & Take Craft" available all day on Saturday, October 17 and "Halloween Make & Take Craft" on Sunday, October 18. Both activities are free with general admission, run 10:00AM - 3:00PM, and available while supplies last.

Art from our collection: "Halloween" by David Alverson, age 12. Glens Falls, NY, 1988.

Our first "Myths & Miniatures" program of the year kicks off this afternoon with Myths & Miniatures: Dragons: Legends Ar...
10/12/2026

Our first "Myths & Miniatures" program of the year kicks off this afternoon with Myths & Miniatures: Dragons: Legends Around the World! Join us for this special after-hours program where we'll discover where our featured creature's stories originated and explore a related artwork or artifact from our International Youth Art Exchange collection. Participants will then plan their designs and learn model-painting techniques as they transform their own miniature into a one-of-a-kind creation. Everyone will leave with their finished model and a special Mythical Creature Profile & Adoption Certificate!

Time: 4:15–5:45PM
Ages: 10–18
Cost: $20 per session
Space is limited to 8 participants.
Museum members receive 10% off the workshop fee.

Pre-registration required
Reserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit https://events.ticketleap.com/events/wacm-1

This is a drop-off program. A parent/guardian must complete the required participant form online prior to participation.

This series is generously supported by Northern Wardens LLC.

Today is Free Day at the World Awareness Children's Museum, 10:00AM - 3:00PM! Come explore all of our hands-on exhibits,...
10/11/2026

Today is Free Day at the World Awareness Children's Museum, 10:00AM - 3:00PM! Come explore all of our hands-on exhibits, are and artifacts from around the world, and more at no cost thanks to a generous sponsorship by Stewart's Shops and Stewart's Holiday Match.

We're getting in the Halloween spirit early at the World Awareness Children's Museum with some upcoming holiday-themed a...
10/08/2026

We're getting in the Halloween spirit early at the World Awareness Children's Museum with some upcoming holiday-themed activities at the museum on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18! Enjoy make and take crafts all weekend long in our art room (while supplies last) and bring something spooky home to make your house a little more festive.

Go to https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/events-calendar/ to see our full events calendar, including other upcoming Halloween programming.

Looking for a fun, hands-on way to bring global learning into your classroom? The World Awareness Children’s Museum offe...
10/05/2026

Looking for a fun, hands-on way to bring global learning into your classroom? The World Awareness Children’s Museum offers engaging outreach programs designed to help students explore cultures, traditions, and communities from around the world. Our programs bring interactive learning experiences directly to schools, libraries, and community organizations. Educators can sign up today to book an outreach program and give your students a chance to discover the world right in their own classroom, just in time Day of the Dead!

Please email Membership & Programs Manager Rebeka Antonelli at [email protected] or visit https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/outreach-programs/ to learn more or book a program today!

Visit the museum for free on Sunday, October 11, during our Free Day at the World Awareness Children's Museum, 10:00AM -...
10/05/2026

Visit the museum for free on Sunday, October 11, during our Free Day at the World Awareness Children's Museum, 10:00AM - 3:00PM! Come explore all we have to offer at no cost, including our hands-on exhibits, art and artifacts from around the world, and more.

We have a free day every month, so be sure to put them on your calendar! Visit https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/events-calendar/ to see more of our special programs and events.

Art from our collection: "Fall in Lappland" by Jarna Lattunen, age 13. Palkane, Finland, 1988.
10/02/2026

Art from our collection: "Fall in Lappland" by Jarna Lattunen, age 13. Palkane, Finland, 1988.

Calling all artists, mythology fans, and creative minds! Myths & Miniatures is a new monthly drop-off after-school progr...
09/29/2026

Calling all artists, mythology fans, and creative minds! Myths & Miniatures is a new monthly drop-off after-school program for ages 10–18, taking participants on a journey across the seven continents through legendary creatures, art, culture, and hands-on model painting.

Each month, we'll discover where our featured creature's stories originated and explore a related artwork or artifact from WACM's collection. Participants will then plan their designs and learn model-painting techniques as they transform their own miniature into a one-of-a-kind creation.

Everyone will leave with their finished model and a special Mythical Creature Profile & Adoption Certificate!

Upcoming Adventures:

October 12, 2026 — Myths & Miniatures: Dragons: Legends Around the World

November 9, 2026 — Bigfoot & Sasquatch: Legends of North America

December 14, 2026 — The Kraken: Legends from the Sea

Time: 4:15–5:45PM
Ages: 10–18
Cost: $20 per session
Space is limited to 8 participants.

Museum members receive 10% off the workshop fee.
Pre-registration required

Reserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit https://events.ticketleap.com/events/wacm-1

This is a drop-off program. A parent/guardian must complete the required participant form online prior to participation.

Register for one session or join us for them all as we journey across the seven continents through myths and miniatures!

This series is generously sponsored by Northern Wardens LLC, helping us bring Myths & Miniatures to young artists and mythology fans in our community.

Address

89 Warren Street
Glens Falls, NY
12801

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

(518) 793-2773

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