Works of Art! classes focus on artistic techniques that highlight current exhibitions across our campus.
Classes are offered weekly from August-May and open to students ages 4-12.
Works of Art! Made possible by:
Mommy & Me classes are geared towards parents and children ages 0-5. Come get creative with your little one!
Registration is not required; walk-ins are welcome and open to the first 12 students.
On view
Texas Backyard
The Durham Children's Museum proudly presents “Texas Backyard,” an immersive exhibit that invites guests to dive into a world of hands-on experiences within our exclusive "homegrown" installation. Crafted with care by our dedicated education staff, the “Texas Backyard” exhibit provides a dynamic, hands-on space where children engage in STEM-based learning through play.
As they explore movement on climbing structures and experiment with balance and force, they engage in problem-solving and discovery. By weaving STEM concepts into active play, “Texas Backyard” supports learning, teamwork, and critical thinking while encouraging families to spend quality time together.
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All Summer Long: Celebrate Your Texas Backyard Moments!
We want to see your favorite family memories from the Texas Backyard exhibit!
Post a photo or video on Facebook or Instagram, tag @MuseumoftheSouthwest, and use #TexasBackyardMoments to enter our weekly summer prize giveaway. Win cool prizes like museum passes, MSW t-shirts, VIP early entry to the Durham Children’s Museum, and fun STEM kits to keep the good times rollin’!
The first winner will be announced Friday, June 6!
How to Participate
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Visit the Texas Backyard summer exhibit at the Museum of the Southwest’s Durham Children’s Museum.
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Capture your favorite moment—maybe you’re scaling the Shumla Cave Climber like a daring archaeologist, winning a cornhole showdown, blasting off from the Chill Zone rocket ship, racing to the rescue on the fire truck, building in the Chevron Makerspace or running the busiest pretend coffee shop in My Town!
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Post your moment on Facebook or Instagram. Tag @MuseumoftheSouthwest and use #TexasBackyardMoments.
Each post = one weekly entry. New posts each week = more chances to win!
Rules & Details
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Posts must be public and include @MuseumoftheSouthwest and #TexasBackyardMoments.
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One winner is selected each Friday in June and July.
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Weekly entries reset each Monday.
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Winners must be able to pick up their prize in person within 10 days.
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Winners are announced as part of our Family Friday celebrations, which include hands-on activities, outdoor fun and special guests!
June 1 – July 31, 2025
Winners will be selected and featured on social media every Family Friday
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