Mess Fest | Saturday, June 21
Mess Fest | Saturday, June 21
Bring the magic of DCM exhibits into your space, sparking curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration through hands-on experiences. Our portable exhibits deliver unique, open-ended learning fun directly to your doorstep. Perfect for home, schools, libraries, childcare centers, and more!
Hosting a birthday party or family gathering? Exhibits-To-Go.
Looking for a unique way to enhance your special event? Exhibits-To-Go.
Aiming to inspire and entertain during corporate family days? Exhibits-To-Go.
Giant Bricks
Put imagination in motion with this giant building set. With unlimited designs and endless play possibilities children can build, stack, and tear down for hours to come.
Ages 3+
1 Day: $65 Members/$95 Non-members
3 Days: $100 Members/$130 Non-members
7 Days: $150 Members/$200 Non-members
Rigamajig®
This large-scale building kit with a collection of wooden planks, wheels, pulleys, nuts, bolts, and rope allows children to follow their curiosity and creativity.
75 Pieces | Ages 4+
1 Day: $90 Members/$120 Non-members
3 Days: $150 Members/$180 Non-members
7 Days: $200 Members/$250 Non-members
Giant Tinkertoys
Tinkertoys have entertained kids (and adults) for decades! This GIANT set can be used to create complex structures or simple forts. There’s no limit to imagination.
120 Pieces | Ages 3+
1 Day: $100 Members/$130 Non-members
3 Days: $180 Members/$230 Non-members
7 Days: $250 Members/$310 Non-members
Superspace® Tiles
Kids can dream big and build even bigger! Whether they’re crafting towering castles, cozy hideaways, or out-of-this-world spaceships, these magnetic tiles spark endless creativity. Children can design, experiment, and problem-solve — developing important skills while having tons of fun. The possibilities are limitless, ensuring hours of engaging, open-ended play!
48 Pieces | Ages 3+
1 Day: $100 Members/$130 Non-members
3 Days: $180 Members/$230 Non-members
7 Days: $250 Members/$310 Non-members
Stomp Planes & Racers
Learn about force, momentum, launch angles, and more with a wide variety of fun activities with Stomp Rocket®. Stunt Planes do amazing tricks as they flip, turn, and soar. Dueling Stomp Racers™ let you race your friends to the finish.
Air-Powered, Kid-Powered Fun:
• Stunt Planes and Stomp Cars
• 8 Plane Launchers, 8 Car Launchers
Ages 5+
1 Day: $65 Members/$95 Non-members
3 Days: $100 Members/$130 Non-members
7 Days: $150 Members/$200 Non-members
Ramps & Rollers
As seen in the Museum! Younger children can roll a ball down a ramp to explore gravity, movement, and cause and effect while older children use trial and error problem solving skills to create intricate tube systems for the balls to roll through.
1 Case | Ages 3+
1 Day: $80 Members/$120 Non-members
3 Days: $160 Members/$240 Non-members
7 Days: $280 Members/$360 Non-members
Glow Rods*
Easy plug and play for a big “Wow” — Light and Art collide on a BIG scale with DCM’s Glow Rods Exhibit-To-Go! This creative activity sparks imagination and provides a delightful experience for all ages.
Contents: 2 units + assorted glow rods in two bins + power cord
*Exhibit requires access to power.
All ages
1 Day: $65 Members/$95 Non-members
3 Days: $100 Members/$130 Non-members
7 Days: $150 Members/$200 Non-members
Life Size Kerplunk®
Everything is more fun when it’s big. The object of this game is to skillfully remove the rods from the basket while dropping the fewest balls possible… or make up your own game!
Ages 4+
1 Day: $65 Members/$95 Non-members
3 Days: $100 Members/$130 Non-members
7 Days: $150 Members/$200 Non-members
Pin Screens
It sure is fun to see your hand or even your foot in a pin screen. Did you know kids are actually learning about positive and negative space? Learning is everywhere!
All ages
1 Day: $65 Members/$95 Non-members
3 Days: $100 Members/$130 Non-members
7 Days: $150 Members/$200 Non-members
Wind Tube
Learn about one of Mother Nature’s most interesting forces – wind! Children can experiment with and learn about the movement of air.
Ages 4+
1 Day: $65 Members/$95 Non-members
3 Days: $100 Members/$130 Non-members
7 Days: $150 Members/$200 Non-members
Grippies®
Grippies® Builders combines tactile exploration, magnetic play, and an introduction to the basic principles of engineering and geometry. Grippies® unique, magnetic rod and ball configuration provide a secure, frustration-free set of construction options as children discover the joy of building.
230 Pieces | Ages 18 mos.+
1 Day: $50 Members/$75 Non-members
3 Days: $90 Members/$125 Non-members
7 Days: $130 Members/$200 Non-members
Magna-Tiles® with Light Box
As seen in the Museum! Imaginative play meets math and science with these magnetic building tiles.
170 Pieces | All ages
1 Day: $50 Members/$75 Non-members
3 Days: $90 Members/$125 Non-members
7 Days: $130 Members/$200 Non-members
So Many Squigz®
As seen in the Museum! Squigz® encourage creativity, fine motor skills, interaction, and playful experimentation.
400+ Pieces | All ages
1 Day: $50 Members/$75 Non-members
3 Days: $90 Members/$125 Non-members
7 Days: $130 Members/$200 Non-members
Discounts:
Nonprofit Discount Available!
Curbside Pick-Up or Delivery:
Doorstep Service*
(includes delivery to your home & pickup)
Fee: $100
or Pick-up and Drop-off at the Museum for Free
*Doorstep Service limited to 30-minute drive time. Additional charges apply for farther deliveries.
Deposit Required:
A refundable security deposit of 50% of the sub-total cost will be required with each experience.
Cleaning Procedures:
DCM has strong established cleaning and sanitizing protocols. Given the concern around COVID-19, we have furthered our vigilance and expanded our cleaning and sanitizing while remaining apprised of new practices.
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