New Exhibit NOW OPEN!

Explore how a modern American society emerged in the 1920s at the Johnson County Museum's latest exhibit, THE TURBULENT TWENTIES! The decade is often viewed as a time of roaring fun, prosperity, and good feeling. while consumerism was up, jazz was hot, an...

Make Magic Happen!

Create your own Elf Hat just like EUBIE!

Zombie Prom Tech Academy!

Join our ZOMBIE PROM Tech Academy and get hands
on professional set building experience! In this camp participants will get tolearn about scene shop safety, costume design, programming and hanging of
lights, sound mixing and creating, and scenic const...

Welcome to Ernie Miller Nature Center

Gatherings such as weddings, graduations, corporate events, and birthdays are welcome. To ensure the use of a shelter, reservations are recommended.

Donations of animal supplies sought through Holidays for the Animals program at Ernie Miller Nature

The holidays are a time of gifts and generosity. Individuals, families, and groups wanting to make a difference are invited to consider contributing a gift to the animals at the Ernie Miller Nature Center through a program called Holidays for the Animals....

Animal Tales Storytime sessions continue on Dec. 5, 12, and 19

Visits with Santa and Mrs. Clause, as well as a session about our feathered friends are the themes of  December Animal Tales Storytime sessions being presented at two locations by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s Outdoo...

JCPRD winter park hours begin Nov. 1

Winter hours of  7:30  a.m. to 8 p.m. go into effect Nov. 1 for many Johnson County Park and  Recreation District parks. These winter hours will stay in effect through Feb. 28.

District parks impacted by the new hours are: Herita...

Johnson County Museum to present free Lanesfield School Country Christmas event

Drop in for an old-fashioned Christmas during a special event being presented 11 times this holiday season by the Johnson County Museum at the Lanesfield Historic Site.

The program is called Lanesfield School Country Christmas and is for all ages. Experien...

Experience a retro Christmas celebration at the Johnson County Museum on Dec. 15

During a mid-December drop-in event at the Johnson County Museum, visitors can celebrate the holidays in the manner of  Christmases past.

This program is called Retro Holiday Fun and is for all ages. Participants can visit with Santa from 10 a.m. ...

Winter Solstice Celebration is Dec. 22 at Ernie Miller Nature Center

Take a break from the busy holiday festivities and preparations to celebrate an ancient rite at a fun special event for all ages called the Winter Solstice Celebration planned for Dec. 22 at the  Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Erni...

Next Kids' Day Out programs at Johnson County Museum set for Dec. 26-28 & Jan. 2-4

During these Kids' Day Out programs, participants can choose from a variety of activities each day, including exploring history though crafts and projects, visiting the museum's  KidScape area and the history exhibits, playing games, and enjoying...

Noon Year's Eve event is Dec. 31 at Roeland Park Community Center

Celebrate the New Year at noon during a returning special event being offered by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

The event is called Noon Year’s Eve and is meant to show that you don't have to stay up la...

JCPRD gymnastics program offers new Winter Camp for girls on Jan. 2 & 3

A new fun-filled camp for female gymnasts of all skill levels is being offered during winter break by the gymnastics department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

Called simply Winter Camp, this program is for girls ages six to 12. Each da...

New season of Little Critters Day Out program begins Jan. 3 at Ernie Miller Nature Center

Your Little Critter will enjoy two hours of fun and education on the first Thursday of each month as you enjoy some personal time during a program being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s Outdoor Education Department.

Li...

Enjoy New Year's week performance by Rockin' Rob at Johnson County Museum on Jan. 4

Fun, music, and movement are in store when the Johnson County Museum presents a Kid-Friendly Musical Performance in early January.

The Rockin’ Rob show is a completely interactive and educational musical kids’ show that promotes fun and...

Join the Side By Side Experience 50 Plus vocal performing group beginning Jan. 4

The Side By Side Experience, a 50 Plus vocal music and dance group presented by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District, will be beginning a new 12-session program in early January, and all interested parties are invited ...

Johnson County Museum offers new escape room experience at Lanesfield Historic Site by appointment

Solve the mystery of the missing school marm during a new escape-room style adventure being offered by appointment at the Johnson County Museum's Lanesfield Historic Site near Edgerton

This program is called Scandal in the Schoolhouse - A Historic Escape R...

Sunday Family Series begins Jan. 6 at Ernie Miller Nature Center

Bring the family to the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s Ernie Miller Nature Center in January for Sunday Family Nature Programs. Presentations  begin at 2 p.m., last about 45 minutes, and are designed for all ages. A charg...

Free Coffee with the Birds program offered at Ernie Miller Nature Center

Come enjoy winter bird watching from the comfort of an indoor wildlife viewing room during an informal program being offered for ages 18 and older at the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Ernie Miller Nature Center.

With the lack of foliage and...

“What Am I? A Picture Quiz Book” is subject of next museum Retro Storytime program

Parents and their preschoolers will love stories and illustrations from long ago, read by a special guest from the 1950s All-Electric House during a series of programs being offered monthly from January through April at the Johnson County Museum.

This prog...

New Bitty Ball Basketball programs for two age groups begin early January

New Bitty Ball Basketball programs for two different age groups of girls and boys are being offered beginning in early January by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. 

Separate Bitty Ball programs for ages four to five and six to seven...

JCPRD presents Homeschool Art programs for ages 5 to 15 beginning Jan. 9 & 10

Youth can join their friends on an adventure into art during a homeschool program being offered beginning in early January by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. 

Homeschool Art is the name of this program, which is for ages five to 1...

Museum Launches After-School Care Program for 2018-2019

It's New!  Be a part of the inaugural Museum Explorers Club -- an After-School Care program featuring cultural enrichment activities and outdoor play.  Enrollment starts on Monday, May 6 for the 2018-19 school year for children enrolled ...

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