Your gift to Stories & STEAM helps kids in the Pikes Peak region explore science, art, and storytelling through hands-on play 🎨🚀. You’re fueling curiosity, creativity, and confidence for children and families in a safe, welcoming space.Every donation supports interactive exhibits, workshops, and community programs that turn learning into an adventure. Thank you for helping us grow a place where kids can touch, try, and truly discover.

Bring the museum to your classroom 🎒Our in-school field trips turn your space into a mini Pikes Peak Children’s Museum, with hands-on activities that spark curiosity, problem-solving, and creative play.Complete this form to request a visit tailored to your students’ ages and interests. Together, we’ll build an interactive learning experience that supports your curriculum and keeps kids exploring long after we pack up.To request the Pikes Peak Children's Museum to come to your classroom, community organization, church, daycare, or scout meeting, please complete this form and a member of our staff will contact you shortly. We provide hands-on lessons presented in your classroom/space based upon a STEAM curriculum for students Preschool through 8th grade. It is a fantastic way to bring the Pikes Peak Children’s Museum/Mobile Arts resources to your classroom or organization. Each program can be adapted to meet grade requirements according to 2020 and 2022 Colorado Academic Standards. We offer the following programs that run approximately 60 minutes. Each program is $200 per class and accommodates a maximum of 25 students.For programs grades preschool to 5th grade, a book will accompany the activity.**There is a $10 discount for each additional classroom/activity booked (must be the same day).**There is a 10% discount for Title 1 school, schools located on military installations or 501c3 organizations. Full payment must be received within 7 days of program. Program availability dependent upon staff and resource availability.

Celebrate your child’s big day with hands-on fun at Pikes Peak Children’s Museum 🎉 Our interactive exhibits turn birthday parties into playful adventures, where kids can explore, build, create, and discover together.This form is for payment only, for birthday booking options, please book here.Cancellation Policy:Birthday parties are non-refundable if canceled less than 48 hours before the scheduled event date. Cancellation must be made in person or arranged over the phone, and confirmed by PPCM.If canceled more than 48 hours prior to the group event, the deposit may beapplied to a future date. In the event of inclement weather, PPCM will work diligently to reschedule.Birthday Party Options:🎨 Art & Creativity ThemesThemeRecommended AgesDescriptionMini Makers’ Studio4–10 yearsRotate through creative stations: painting, beading, and clay modeling.Splatter & Spray Day5–12 yearsGet messy making splatter paintings or spray-bottle art on canvas.Wearable Art Party5–12 yearsDecorate your own T-shirts, tote bags, or hats to take home.Rainbow Party4–9 yearsMake colorful creations like layered sand art and rainbow slime.🧪 STEAM & Science-Inspired ThemesThemeRecommended AgesDescriptionGlow in the Dark Magic4–9 yearsUse "magic powers" to complete 3 fun experiments — glow-in-the-dark mud, cookie paint, and more! 🎁 Package 2 includes: Glow-in-the-dark friendship bracelets as party favors.Cooking with Science5–12 yearsPop your own popcorn and make colorful popcorn balls while learning about heat and energy! 🎁 Package 2 includes: Decorate-your-own popcorn boxes.Mad Scientist Lab5–12 yearsCreate crazy-cool science experiments like baking soda volcanoes and slime.Glow Party5–12 yearsMake neon art with UV-reactive paint and glow sticks in a glow-in-the-dark party zone.Build-It Birthday6–12 yearsEngineer towers, bridges, and marble runs using simple materials.🌿 Nature & Adventure ThemesThemeRecommended AgesDescriptionDino-Dig Party4–9 yearsExcavate toy fossils and paint or assemble your discoveries.Bug Bonanza4–10 yearsGo on a bug hunt, create insect habitats, and enjoy buggy crafts.Ocean Explorers4–10 yearsDive into ocean fun with shell painting, water play, and fishing games.Space Explorers6–12 yearsLaunch DIY rockets, make galaxy spin-art, and craft like an astronaut.🦸 Imagination & Story ThemesSuperhero Studio4–10 yearsDecorate capes and masks, then tackle the superhero obstacle course.Fairy Tale Festival4–9 yearsDress up, decorate crowns, and help build a giant castle mural.Puppet Show Party5–10 yearsDesign your own puppets and put on a mini puppet show.Under the Big Top4–10 yearsEnjoy circus fun with face painting, scarf juggling, and clown-nose crafts.😎Adult OptionsMobile Arts After Dark: Paint & Sip with glow in the dark paints under a UV light. Bring your coolest neon attire and make magical art on canvas.Corporate Event Offerings (up to 15 adults): Guided painting activityScavenger huntsCollaborative STEM challenges