Women’s History
Month at CMOA

It’s Women’s History Month! We’re highlighting the work and accomplishments of rock star women in a variety of fields throughout the Museum. Strut down the runway and learn about iconic Black fashion designers like Zelda Wynn Valdes, rock out like the Queen of Country, Dolly Parton, as you design a guitar in the Art Studio, and more.

Activities:

Jane's Innovation Station: Build-A-Barrel
Learn from daredevil Annie Edson Taylor and design a vehicle that will successfully travel over Niagara Falls! Don't try this at home!

Science Bar: Trial and Error- The Science of Absorbency
Celebrate the life and achievements of Kiara Nirghin, a South African Inventor and sustainability advocate, by learning about inventing, trial and error, and the science of absorption!

"Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist" Storytime
Learn about Eugenie Clark and her work as a zoologist who has worked studying her favorite animals- Sharks!

1:00pm
Cardboard Fashion Show
Celebrate the life and legacy of iconic Black fashion designers like Zelda Wynn Valdes in this special CMA fashion show! Come strut down the runway at the CMA Stage.

Art Studio: Dolly's Guitar
Rock out with the Queen of Country by designing a guitar in our Art Studio!