Parts & Pieces: Let’s work together to identify the parts and pieces of steam locomotives as we delve into how they were manufactured. Investigate STEAM-powered fun at our Homeschool Workshop! Discover new train-themed concepts and apply ... Read More

The Colors & Shapes of Fall: Explore the colors of fall with several color mixing activities at this Mommy and Me. Explore the world around us through play! Create, experiment, investigate and learn together. Each ... Read More

Saturday, September 28: Take to the Skies The Southern Museum invites you to join us for family fun activities on the fourth Saturday of each month. The Coggins family will be sharing their wealth of ... Read More

Fall Break at the Southern Museum:  Building with Blueprints   Dig into the Glover collection archives with special collections staff and learn the importance of blueprints through interactive lessons on Friday, September 27, from 10 ... Read More

Down by the Station: Firefighters serve a very important role in our community. Come explore the tools they use when fighting fires. Explore the world around us through play! Create, experiment, investigate and learn together. ... Read More

Fall Break at the Southern Museum:  Fun with Freight   Discover how switch lists and way bills worked together to move freight along the rails with hands-on activities on Wednesday, September 25, from 10 AM- ... Read More

Join the Southern Museum for a Sensory Friendly Afternoon! From 2 PM to 5 PM, the museum is transformed into a sensory-friendly environment. We welcome visitors with Autism Spectrum Disorder, sensory processing issues or special ... Read More

At the Depot: What workers can you find at the railroad station? Find out at this fun Mommy and Me. Explore the world around us through play! Create, experiment, investigate and learn together. Each week ... Read More

Saturday, September 14 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM The Dalton Dulcimers Learn more about the dulcimer, a fretted string folk instrument. Usually associated with southern Appalachia, the instrument, began to appear in the area during ... Read More

Traveling Around Town: Our community is filled with roads, rails and trails. Let’s talk about all the ways we can get around town. Explore the world around us through play! Create, experiment, investigate and learn ... Read More

Development of Depots: Examine why and where the depots were built along the lines. We’ll be connecting geography with natural resources to investigate the industry that resulted. Investigate STEAM-powered fun at our Homeschool Workshop! Discover new ... Read More