If you’re looking to beat the heat on Saturday, June 2, stop by the Terre Haute Children’s Museum, 727 Wabash Ave., to mingle with members of the Terre Haute REX Baseball Team while enjoying some baseball experiments and activities!

From noon to 1 p.m., guests will learn baseball fun facts and get to participate in a variety of baseball-related activities. Learn how to keep score, how to throw different types of pitches, and much more! Guests will also participate in some baseball experiments to learn how a baseball reacts in different types of weather and how to find the “sweet spot” of a bat. In addition, kids under the age of 15 will receive a free ticket to a REX baseball game!

At 1 p.m. REX team members and staff will participate in a short question and answer session and give special awards to guests who participate in all of the activity stations. Players will also be available to sign autographs and take photos. Visitors are welcome to bring their own REX memorabilia and pens for obtaining autographs and their own cameras for photos. This is a family fun day you won’t want to miss!

Terre Haute REX baseball event is free with admission to the Terre Haute Children’s Museum, which is located at the corner of 8th Street and Wabash Avenue in downtown Terre Haute. Regular admission to the Museum is $7 for adults and children 2 and older, and admission is free for children up to 24 months. Members of the Museum are also admitted for free. For more information about the Museum, visit www.thchildrensmuseum.com or www.facebook.com/terrehautechildrensmuseum, or call 812-235-5548.

Later Saturday, the Terre Haute REX will host the Dubois County Bombers at Bob Warn Field at Sycamore Stadium beginning at 7:05 p.m. To purchase tickets, call 812-240-4323, or visit their website, threxbaseball.com.

Those who are looking for a way to give back to the community and have fun at the same time are invited to attend a Volunteer Orientation Session at the Terre Haute Children’s Museum on Monday, June 4, from 4 to 5 p.m. The Terre Haute Children’s Museum is located at the corner of 8^th Street and Wabash Avenue in downtown Terre Haute.

“Volunteers are a vital part of the team at the Terre Haute Children’s Museum,” said Jamie McDowell, volunteer coordinator. “They are seen not only as an extension of our staff but one of our most valuable assets. By giving a few hours of your time, you can help make a difference in the lives of the thousands of children and families who will be visiting us throughout the year!”

Volunteers are needed to fill a variety of roles, including working the exhibit floor, assisting in the science store/admission desk, helping with building maintenance/cleaning and hosting birthday parties and special events, and volunteer opportunities are numerous and flexible enough to fit all talents and schedules.

The Museum is also seeking several volunteers to assist with its exciting and enriching summer camp programs, which will serve more than 100 kids this summer!

“We are seeking motivated, responsible and engaging volunteers over the age of 14 who are willing to make a week-long commitment to help the Museum,” said Abby Koester, summer camp coordinator. “Volunteers can sign up to work a single week of camp, or they are welcome to join us for several camps over the course of the summer.  This is a great way to fulfill your school’s service requirement, earn valuable job experience, or enhance your college applications and resume!”

Those interested in volunteering are encouraged to attend the Volunteer Orientation Session on Monday, June 4, to complete a volunteer application, to get a brief overview of the museum, and to learn about the volunteer opportunities that are available.

For more information about the Volunteer Orientation Session or volunteering at the museum, please contact Jamie McDowell at 812-235-5548 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . More information about the Children’s Museum can be found online at www.thchildrensmuseum.com or www.facebook.com/terrehautechildrensmuseum.

Around the world and across time, people have been honoring mothers through various traditions and feasts. This year, the Terre Haute Children's Museum (THCM) invites families to celebrate Mother's Day with fun activities that pay tribute to mom's unconditional love and dedication!

On Sunday, May 13, Moms will receive free admission to the Terre Haute Children's Museum, with paid child's admission. In addition, Museum guests can make Mother's Day cards and watch a few short videos that celebrate moms! There will also be special Mother's Day scavenger hunt. The Museum will be open from Noon to 5 p.m. on Mother's Day.

The Terre Haute Children's Museum is located at the corner of 8th Street and Wabash Avenue in downtown Terre Haute. Regular admission is $7 for adults and children 2 and older, and admission is free for children up to 24 months. Members of the Museum are also admitted for free. For more information about the Museum, visit www.thchildrensmuseum.com or www.facebook.com/terrehautechildrensmuseum, or call 812-235-5548.