Second-year funding from the City of Berkeley’s Civic Arts Commission has arrived and we are scheduling two Mobile Museum events this fall with more to come next spring.
Since mid-2021, Habitot has been able to present 42 outdoor hands-on exhibits and art-making events for young children and families in cities throughout the East Bay, and we’re grateful to the government funders who’ve made this possible (see below).
Thanks to theirs and individual support, we are able to present events on a sliding scale from $1-40 per family so that everyone has access (and no one is turned away).
If you or someone you know would like to underwrite the $7,500 cost of one of these events in your area, or if you have recommendations for corporate sponsors, please email grants@habitot.org Thank you!
Saturday, September 21, 2024 — Berkeley
San Pablo Park
Eventbrite tickets HERE
Fun, interactive activity stations for small hands and bodies!
Rocket & Vehicle Launcher
Launch your very own handmade rocket 15 feet into the sky with our hand-cranked air pressure contraption. New in 2023, use the same hand-cranked air pressure contraption to launch a vehicle down a 10 ft track!
Rocket Building & Tinkering
Design, build, and decorate your rocket from recycled materials. Test how high it launches in our new rocket launcher. Decide if your make-and-keep rocket needs anything added to it or taken away. An astronomically fun design activity!
WaterWorks
Playing with water is a learning opportunity! Explore boats, funnels, buckets, and streams to learn about the properties of water, and just have fun!
Boat Making & Tinkering
Build a boat using the recycled materials provided, and see if it sails at our nearby water table. If the boat won’t float, tinker with it and try again. The boat’s yours to keep!
Art, STEM, and Making Stations
Create art and engage in maker activities with a wide range of materials that encourage “process” not “product” learning. STEM experiments also help children learn basic science and math concepts. New in 2023, we have an art-making table for 2-yr-olds and younger!
Paintable Wall
Imagine an entire mural created by children on our giant paintable wall! We provide nontoxic washable paint.
Ball Run
Design your very own ball run with endless combinations of tubes and gutters on our giant magnetic wall!
Imagination Playground Blocks
Build a fort, a ball ramp, or anything you can imagine with Imagination Playground’s big foam blocks. This is a great activity for making new friends as you build together!
Baby Ball Pit
Just for the littlest ones — a waterless pool filled with multi-colored plastic balls. Lots of giggles!
We’re interested in your ideas for future Mobile Museum events: 2-minute survey HERE.
A designated hour at each event for any family needing a less crowded, less stimulating experience or special accommodations. Please email reservations@habitot.org with any accommodations your family would appreciate and we’ll do our best.
Our COVID-19 policies are update regularly. Check here.
Leashed or harnessed service animals specifically trained to perform tasks for individuals with disabilities are welcome at Habitot’s Mobile events!
Where would you like Habitot’s Mobile Museum to go? Let us know!
Saturday, August 24, 2024 — Berkeley
San Pablo Park
Saturday June 8, 2024 — Berkeley
San Pablo Park
Sunday May 5, 2024 — Emeryville
The Public Market
Saturday April 20, 2024 — Richmond
Richmond Main Library
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 — Oakland
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Saturday, March 9, 2024 — Oakland
Rockridge Branch Library
Saturday, February 24, 2004 — Berkeley
San Pablo Park
Saturday, February 3, 2024 — Alameda
Jean Sweeney Open Space Park
Sunday, January 28, 2024 — Orinda
Orinda Community Park
Saturday, October 21, 2023 — Richmond
Pogo Park
Saturday, October 14, 2023 — Richmond
“Street Spirit & Soul Festival”
Sunday, October 1, 2023 — Oakland
“Oaktoberfest” Street Fair, Dimond Branch Library
Saturday, September 30, 2023 — Berkeley
“Worldwide Day of Play,” San Pablo Park
Sunday, August 27, 2023 — Alameda
Chochenyo Park
Monday, August 14, 2023 — Richmond
Richmond Main Library
Sunday, July 30, 2023 — Berkeley
San Pablo Park
Saturday, July 15, 2023 — Hayward
Weekes Park
Saturday, June 24, 2023 — Berkeley
North Branch Library
Sunday, June 11, 2023 — Orinda
Orinda Community Park
Saturday, June 3, 2023 — Livermore
Quest Science Center at Stockmen’s Park
Saturday, May 27, 2023 — San Leandro
San Leandro Main Library
Sunday, May 21, 2023 — Pittsburg
Small World Park
Saturday, May 6, 2023 — Oakland
DeFremery Park
Saturday, March 18, 2023 — Oakland
San Antonio Park
Saturday, March 4, 2023 Berkeley — Center for Early Intervention on Deafness (CEID)
Friday, November 11, 2022 Fremont — California School for the Deaf
Saturday, October 29, 2022 Richmond — Pogo Park
Saturday, October 22, 2022 Livermore — Stockmen’s Park
(future Quest Science Center)
Sunday, October 9, 2022 Orinda — Orinda Community Park
Sunday, September 25, 2022 Berkeley —San Pablo Park
Saturday, September 17, 2022 Alameda —
Jean Sweeney Open Space
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 Richmond — Main Library, Civic Center Plaza
Tuesday, August 2, 2022 Berkeley — North Berkeley Branch Library Lawn
Sunday, July 24, 2022 Pittsburg — Small World Park
Sunday, July 10, 2022 Berkeley — Ohlone Park
Sunday, June 26, 2022 San Ramon — Creekside Park
Sunday, May 22, 2022 Berkeley — Strawberry Creek Park
Sunday, March 27, 2022 Berkeley — San Pablo Park
Sunday, March 6, 2022 Orinda — Orinda Community Park
Saturday, March 5, 2022 Berkeley — CEID (Center for Early Intervention on Deafness) Fair
Saturday, September 18, 2021 Berkeley — San Pablo Park
Sunday, August 22, 2021 Berkeley — San Pablo Park
Saturday, July 17, 2021, Berkekey — Ohlone Park
For our 2023-24 Mobile Museum tour, funding is provided by Specified General Fund for the Museum Grant Program under the California Cultural and Historical Endowment.
The 2022-23 Mobile Museum tour has been supported by Kaiser Permanente, the City of Berkeley, the Institute for Museum and Library Services, the Alameda Art Commission, and Chevron.
Habitot now offers pop-up events as Corporate Employee Events! For more information, check out our Corporate Employee Pop-Up Event Page!
Our pop-up events sell out quickly! If you’d like to join in, but missed the sign-up window:
