Mini Makers: Float the Boat
September 25 (Thu)
Early museum opening for Mini Makers families at 9:30am
Event 10:30am - 11:15am

Know any curious explorers under five?

Join us for Mini Makers, the Science Mill’s newest event for young scientists. Each 45-minute Mini Makers session will begin with a themed story time followed by a related hands-on activity designed to tickle their minds and keep their little hands busy!

Perfect for preschoolers and their caregivers, Mini Makers is a great way to introduce early STEM learning in a playful, interactive way – all while having priceless family fun.

float the boat

What floats and what sinks? Let’s find out together!

Perfect for children ages 5 and under, this playful hands-on STEM activity invites young explorers to test everyday objects in floating boats and observe what makes them sink. Inspired by the classic story Who Sank the Boat? by Pamela Allen, children and their grown-ups will giggle, guess, and investigate through water-based experiments that spark curiosity, build language, and encourage discovery.

Spots are limited. Museum opens at 9:30am for Mini Makers families so they have time to explore the museum before it opens to the general public!

about the science mill

More than a children’s museum, the Science Mill in Johnson City is science museum, family attraction, and historical destination on a mission to make STEM more accessible to kids of all backgrounds. Discover our unique, hands-on exhibits and themed events, and spark a lifelong love for science and learning.