Explore, Discover, Create!

Join us for a day of hands-on learning at Auburn Heights! Best suited for homeschool families with children in grades 1 – 5, this interactive day brings history, engineering and nature to life. 

Program Admission:

$25/participating child (grades 1 – 5)
Includes grade-specific activities, entry into the Marshall Steam Museum & Auburn Valley State Park’s Marshall Mansion, and train rides!

$15/adult or non-participating child, infants free 
Families who have children outside the recommended grade range are still welcome to come along as a non-participant! They can explore the Marshall Steam Museum, Auburn Heights mansion, outdoor activities, park trails and enjoy rides on the Auburn Valley Railroad. 

Advance Registration Required! Deadline to register is Monday, May 12. 

What to Expect:

Participants can enjoy “open house style” wandering between engaging stations and activities:

• Inside Auburn Valley State Parks’s Marshall Mansion
  • Hunt for simple machines inside the 1897 Victorian house
  • Discover early local industries, including mills, with steam-power demonstrations
• Inside the Marshall Steam Museum
  • Design and build their own vehicle using recycled materials, inspired by early automotive engineering
  • Test their skills with a group assembly line challenge!
• Outside
  • Enjoy rides on the Auburn Valley Railroad
  • Stop by an outdoor activity table for information and fun
  • Take a walk along paved park trails past an 18th& 19th century mill site and other historic structures and sites

Please note:

• All children must be accompanied by an adult throughout their time here
• Picnic tables are available for participants to eat a bagged lunch outside. Be aware that we do not sell or provide food nor do we have fridge space.