Discover our newest exhibit, Faithful Friends, with fun and engaging programming that inspire children to ask questions and learn about the diverse world of faith, beliefs, culture, and friendship!
Kaleidoscope Room inside Faithful Friends
Activities, events and times subject to change.
A dynamic space for hands-on activities, storytelling, and cultural programming, the Kaleidoscope Colloquiums in the Kaleidoscope Room invite you to engage in crafts, games, and rotating interactive experiences inspired by global traditions. Designed to spark curiosity and creativity, these workshops will host community partners, artists, and educators who bring beliefs, faith-based and cultural storytelling to life. Families can explore a diverse collection of books and resources that encourage conversations about friendship, respect, and understanding.
Bee Hotels: Celebrate the Jain holiday of Mahavir Jayanti by making mini bee hotels! This holiday honors the birthday of Jain spiritual teacher Mahavir who was instrumental in the spread of Jainism and important aspects of the faith such as being environmentally conscious. Jains practice non-violence for all animals including bugs like bees! Help improve the environment by making little hotels for bees to stay at while they are busy pollinating our natural world.
Khanda Mosaics: Join us in making Khanda mosaics to honor the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi. Vaisakhi is one of Sikhism’s most important festivals when everyone comes together to commemorate the growth of the Sikh community with gurdwara services and parades. These colorful mosaics represent the vibrant colors of the festival as well as highlight the Khanda, the principal symbol of Sikhism.
Your Experiences and Beliefs Color Your Perspective: To celebrate the Grand Opening of the Faithful Friends exhibit, let's work together on a collaborative art project to decorate the Kaleidescope activity room. Help us make a mobile by customizing your own mosaic designs with multi-color cellophane. The mosaics will be see-through, but the shifting colors and designs make each one unique and special. These individual pieces will be assembled together to create a beautifully diverse piece of art.
Seder Plates: Make your own plate for the Seder meal to observe the Jewish holiday of Passover. As told in the Bible, this holiday commemorates the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in Egypt and their return to their ancestral home in Canaan. This is one of Judaism’s most important holidays and it is celebrated with special meals called Seders where very specific and symbolic food is eaten. Join us as we learn about the significance of each part of the meal and design our own paper plates for Seder.
Cross Necklaces: Let’s make cross necklaces to celebrate the Christian holiday of Easter! Easter commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ whom Christians believe is the promised Messiah and Savior of the World. This joyful celebration is the culmination of the 40-day period of Lent and involves communal worship, shared meals and thoughtfulness. Crosses are connected to the life of Jesus Christ and are the primary emblem of the Christian faith.
Flower Rings: Join us in making flower rings to commemorate the sacred Baha’i festival of Ridvan. Ridvan commemorates the 12 days that Baha’i spiritual and communal leader Baha’u’llah spent in the Garden of Ridvan (Paradise) meeting with his community before he was exiled from Baghdad. While a sad moment for the faith, Baha’u’llah used his exile to spread the Baha’i faith further...and all this started in a beautiful flower garden in the 1800s.
Kaleidoscope Room inside Faithful Friends
Supported by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
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