Join the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame for a drop-in program for ages 3-8 years old every Thursday between 10 a.m. and noon. FREE for children with paid adult admission and always FREE for Museum members! Weekly programs detailed below:
Thursday, July 18 — Children’s Program: “If You Could Create Your Own Horse:” Explore the different colors and markings of horses as well as what goes into choosing a name then, create your own. Recommended for children ages 3 through 8. Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: FREE for children with paid adult admission and always FREE for Museum members!.
Thursday, July 25 — Children’s Program: “Anatomy, Them Bones:” Join us to learn about the anatomy of horses then, build a horse skeleton with some creative supplies. Recommended for children ages 3 through 8. Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: FREE for children with paid adult admission and always FREE for Museum members!
Thursday, August 1 — Children’s Program: “Horse-Themed Trivia Game:” Come and play some racing-themed games and make a fun toy with a straw! Recommended for children ages 3 through 8. Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: FREE for children with paid adult admission and always FREE for Museum members!
Thursday, August 8 — Children’s Program: “Make Your Own Induction Plaque:” Learn about the 2019 Hall of Fame inductees and view some plaques of famous horses, trainers, and jockeys to design your own to take home. Recommended for children ages 3 through 8. Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: FREE for children with paid adult admission and always FREE for Museum members!
Thursday, August 15 — Children’s Program: “Decorate a Horseshoe Photo Frame:” Explore the different types of shoes horses can wear then decorate your own horseshoe photo frame. Recommended for children ages 3 through 8. Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: FREE for children with paid adult admission and always FREE for Museum members!
Thursday, August 22 — Children’s Program: “Build a Travers Stakes Trophy:” Prepare for Saratoga’s 150th running of the Travers Stakes race by going on a Museum scavenger hunt for trophies and related objects then decorate a small trophy of your own. Recommended for children ages 3 through 8. Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: FREE for children with paid adult admission and always FREE for Museum members!
Thursday, August 29 — Children’s Program: “Museum Bingo!:” A classic game and so much fun with horses, paintings, and museum objects. Come see how you do! Recommended for children ages 3 through 8. Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: FREE for children with paid adult admission and always FREE for Museum members!
