Family Programs

Noah’s Outdoor Explorers

Two-hour time slots offered Tuesday–Sunday
Weekdays at 12:00 and 2:30 pm
Weekends at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm

$8 General; $5 Children 2–12; FREE to Members and Children under 2; FREE to all on Thursdays

Calling all adventurers! Spend time enjoying the Skirball’s outdoor spaces, celebrating the natural world, and discovering connections between the past and present. As you traverse the campus, keep an eye out for Noah’s Ark puppets scurrying past or flying overhead!

While exploring, you can: Spark your senses on a self-guided nature walk Contribute to a colorful community art project Hear an engaging flood story told by a Noah’s Ark educator Uncover replicas of ancient artifacts buried in sand at the popular Archaeology Dig, now open exclusively for Noah’s Outdoor Explorers!

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Archaeology Dig

Part of Noah's Outdoor Explorers

Two-hour time slots offered Tuesday–Sunday
Weekdays at 12:00 and 2:30 pm
Weekends at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm

Included with admission to Noah's Outdoor Explorers

The Archaeology Dig is now open exclusively for Noah’s Outdoor Explorers! With the help of the archaeological team in an outdoor field laboratory, discover what we have in common with people who lived three thousand years ago.

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Virtual Story Time—Live from Noah's Ark at the Skirball!

Online Programs

Individual sessions offered Sundays, June 27, July 11 and 25, August 8 and 22, 9:30–10:00 am (PT)

FREE online programs

Noah’s Ark is open for virtual boarding! On select Sundays, join us for interactive story time to hear flood tales from around the world.

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