Home School Day runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 4. Submitted photo
Mid-America Science Museum (MASM) will host its first Home School Day on Wednesday, Nov. 4, launching a twice-yearly program of hands-on workshops, theater shows, and interactive activities for home-school students.
The museum is also now an approved vendor for Arkansas’ Education Freedom Account (EFA) program. Eligible families can use EFA funds for qualifying museum expenses, including memberships, admission, camps, and educational programs.
“Home-school families are an important part of the community we serve, and we want to make sure they have access to hands-on learning opportunities,” said Noreen Killen, interim CEO of MASM. “Accepting EFA funds helps us reach more families, and we hope to build on this program with additional programs specifically for home-school students.”
Home School Day runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students can choose between two workshops, “Bones & Beaks” and “Ready, Set, Code!” Both workshops will be offered at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Student admission is $15 and includes general museum admission, one workshop, and two theater shows, with options featuring the Tesla Theater and Digital Dome. The Discovery Table and Tinkering Studio will also be open for hands-on activities. Accompanying adults must purchase general admission separately.
Families using EFA funds for museum memberships can purchase directly and submit receipts for reimbursement through ClassWallet or request an invoice from the museum for direct payment approval.
For more information about Home School Day and EFA payment options, visit midamericamuseum.org/programs/home-school-day/. The next Home School Day is scheduled for Feb. 24, 2027. Mid-America Science Museum is located at 500 Mid America Blvd. in Hot Springs.
