Media Room Strategic Initiative Creativity through the Arts

Chain Reaction, Domino Topple Record Broken

ABC 7
April 14, 2017

As part of Question Quest week and the museum's strategic commitment to Science Learning, visitors witnessed the Flashdomino team break a California record toppling 25,000 dominoes and more than 300 chain reaction steps. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, General Museum, Science Learning

Nothing ‘Dhol’ About Diwali Festival

The Mercury News
October 5, 2016

The Diwali Festival is part of the museum's ongoing Cultural Celebration series and Inclusion and Cultural Competence strategic commitment. These unifying events offer families and children opportunities to learn cultural traditions and customs of friends, family and neighbors in one of the most diverse regions in the country. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, Inclusion & Cultural Competence, Partnerships & Resource Development

Tree of 40 Fruit Only Public Sculpture on West Coast

Gardening Know How
July 19, 2017

Imagine picking 40 different types of stone fruit from one tree. The Tree of 40 Fruit is a delicious intersection of art and agriculture that will deliver the goods. Bursting with a kaleidoscope of pink, crimson, red and white blossoms, this living sculpture was created by environmental artist Sam Van Aken and will be the centerpiece of Bill's Backyard, producing 40 different heirloom and antique varieties mostly from Santa Clara Valley. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, Environmental Stewardship, Science Learning

Sesame Street Legend Sonia Manzano Wowed Legacy Crowd

The Mercury News
May 23, 2017

More than $1.3 million was raised for the museum's educational hands-on exhibits and programs at the annual Legacy for Children Award gala. Sonia Manzano, the evening's honoree better known as Maria for 44 years on Sesame Street, wowed the crowd of more than 750 museum supporters, and local rock band Smash Mouth got revelers dancing to a string of hits. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, Inclusion & Cultural Competence

Sesame Street Legend to Receive Legacy Award

April 12, 2017

Sesame Street Legend Sonia Manzano changed the lives of millions of children and parents as the character Maria for 44 years. She helped revolutionize children's programming and early childhood education and she's this year's Legacy Award honoree. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, Inclusion & Cultural Competence

Children of the Dragon Festival 2017

March 15, 2017

As part of the museum's Cultural Celebration series, visitors will experience Vietnamese culture with lively music, colorful dances including the famous Lion Dance, and culturally rich hands-on art activities. This series supports the Inclusion and Cultural Competence strategic commitment. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, Inclusion & Cultural Competence

Museum Leaders Share Exciting Updates on KMVT 15

KMVT
December 1, 2016

Marilee Jennings, the museum's executive director, shares details about Bill's Backyard: Bridge to Nature and Autumn Young, the marketing manager, discusses "Crystallize Your Curiosity! A Holiday Adventure" on "Silicon Valley Nonprofits." Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, Environmental Stewardship, Exhibition Development, General Museum

Prestigious Grant Engages Immigrant Families and Children

October 25, 2016

The voices of immigrant families and children continue to inform museum work, thanks to a prestigious grant from The Institute of Museum and Library Services for the Common Ground program. This furthers the museum's strategic commitment to Inclusion and Cultural Competency. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, Inclusion & Cultural Competence, Learning Research