Volunteers will Behringer-Crawford Museum help make NaturePlay, BMC’s outdoor educational space, ready for families to enjoy all summer long. NaturePlay is a free and gated handicapped-accessible green space where children and their families can play, discover, and engage in heritage and natural history.
BCM brings history to life by engaging students in hands-on learning experiences. Immersive educational programs, enable students to connect with the culture, arts, and heritage of our region, bringing the rich history of the Ohio River Valley into the classroom.
Lessons come alive with programs in outdoor programs like the urban archaeological "Dig Up the Past", where students participate in a collaborative effort to uncover traces of "past cities" using authentic artifacts, tools, and archeological techniques. Students are challenged to use their critical thinking skills to discuss what life would have been like many years ago. BCM’s one-of-a-kind educational opportunities ignite a passion for learning while granting students a comprehension understanding of the subject matter.
Each year, BCM expands its outdoor programs and events, attracting visitors from around the tri-state. Over the past decade, an estimated 15,606 students have taken part in Behringer-Crawford’s educational programs. These programs reflect the increasing importance of history and cultural arts in educating the region's youth. BCM’s programs promote student success and nurture critical thinking and creativity that have a lasting impact on student’s lives in the classroom and beyond.
