Spectrum of Light & Sound Camp

Becker County Museum 714 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, Detroit Lakes, MN, United States

June 16-191pm - 4pmFor students entering grades 4-8$80 for Museum Members, $85 for non-membersRegister online at: Camps & ClassesCampers will explore the physics of light, sound, and waves.o Sound Waves: Build and test different instruments (e.g., rubber band guitars or balloon drums) to understand sound waves.o Laser Show Experiments: Set up simple experiments with lasers […]

Tinker Camp

Becker County Museum 714 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, Detroit Lakes, MN, United States

June 16-19 9am-12noonFor students entering grades K & up$80 for Museum Members, $85 for non-membersRegister online at: Camps & ClassesThis camp is for aspiring makers, artists, and inventors! Creativity will soar, utilizing a treasure trove of materials, supplies and tools to create multiple smaller projects or perhaps you want to create one large piece.

Tinker Tots Thursday

Becker County Museum 714 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, Detroit Lakes, MN, United States

Bring the Tots ages 1-5 to Tinker on Thursday morning for a special themed STEAM activity just for them. Regular Museum admission applies: Members FREE; Adults $10 & Kids 1 & UP $5

Spectrum of Light & Sound Camp

Becker County Museum 714 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, Detroit Lakes, MN, United States

June 16-191pm - 4pmFor students entering grades 4-8$80 for Museum Members, $85 for non-membersRegister online at: Camps & ClassesCampers will explore the physics of light, sound, and waves.o Sound Waves: Build and test different instruments (e.g., rubber band guitars or balloon drums) to understand sound waves.o Laser Show Experiments: Set up simple experiments with lasers […]

Righting a Wrong-Smithsonian Poster exhibit

Becker County Museum 714 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, Detroit Lakes, MN, United States

Righting a Wrong poster exhibition traces the story of Japanese national and Japanese Americanincarceration during World War II and the people who survived it. Young and old lived crowdedtogether in hastily built camps, endured poor living conditions, and were under the constantwatch of military guards for two and a half years. Meanwhile, brave Japanese American […]

Picturing Women Inventors-Smithsonian Poster Exhibit

Becker County Museum 714 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, Detroit Lakes, MN, United States

Throughout American history, women with diverse backgrounds and interests created inventions that changed lives every day. But women haven’t always had equal opportunities to be inventors or received as much recognition. The Smithsonian and the United States Patent and Trademark Office present “Picturing Women Inventors,” a poster exhibition that explores the inventions of 19 highly […]

Tinker Tots Thursday

Becker County Museum 714 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, Detroit Lakes, MN, United States

Bring the Tots ages 1-5 to Tinker on Thursday morning for a special themed STEAM activity just for them. Regular Museum admission applies: Members FREE; Adults $10 & Kids 1 & UP $5

Build Your Own Computer Camp

Becker County Museum 714 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, Detroit Lakes, MN, United States

BUILD YOUR OWN COMPUTER CAMPJune 30th-July 1stAges 8 & UpCost: $100 members, $120 non-membersRegister online at: Camps & ClassesCampers will learn the components of a computer and the function of each. By the end of the camp each camper will have built their own working desktop computer and installed a basic set up to take […]

Upcycled Stitches Camp

Becker County Museum 714 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, Detroit Lakes, MN, United States

June 30 - July 31pm - 4pmFor students entering Grades 4-8$80 for Museum Members, $85 for non-membersRegister online at: Camps & ClassesIn Upcycled Stitching creativity meets sustainability! Campers will learn the art of sewing and embroidery while transforming recycled fabrics into unique, one-of-a-kind creations. No prior sewing experience is needed—campers will be guided through beginner-friendly […]

Build Your Own Computer Camp

Becker County Museum 714 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, Detroit Lakes, MN, United States

BUILD YOUR OWN COMPUTER CAMPJune 30th-July 1stAges 8 & UpCost: $100 members, $120 non-membersRegister online at: Camps & ClassesCampers will learn the components of a computer and the function of each. By the end of the camp each camper will have built their own working desktop computer and installed a basic set up to take […]

Upcycled Stitches Camp

Becker County Museum 714 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, Detroit Lakes, MN, United States

June 30 - July 31pm - 4pmFor students entering Grades 4-8$80 for Museum Members, $85 for non-membersRegister online at: Camps & ClassesIn Upcycled Stitching creativity meets sustainability! Campers will learn the art of sewing and embroidery while transforming recycled fabrics into unique, one-of-a-kind creations. No prior sewing experience is needed—campers will be guided through beginner-friendly […]

Picturing Women Inventors

Becker County Museum 714 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, Detroit Lakes, MN, United States

Throughout American history, women with diverse backgrounds and interests created inventions that changed lives every day. But women haven’t always had equal opportunities to be inventors or received as much recognition. The Smithsonian and the United States Patent and Trademark Office present “Picturing Women Inventors,” a poster exhibition that explores the inventions of 19 highly […]