The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) will feature music and fun activities on Sunday, April 9 as part of KUSC’s “Kids Discovery Day,” an educational event to introduce children to the joy of classical music. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in multiple rooms on the museum’s first floor.

(photo by John Williams)

LA Opera artists, musicians from the USC Thornton School of Music’s Community Engagement Programs and the Colburn School Jumpstart Wind Ensemble will perform. Also included are performances by the LAMusArt Choir from the L.A. Music and Art School in East Los Angeles, singer-songwriter Heidi Swedberg and Friends, the Inner City Youth Orchestra and the L.A. Chamber Orchestra.

KUSC will broadcast until 1 p.m. from a table near NHM’s “Dueling Dinos” foyer. The broadcast will focus on music particularly appealing to children. Participants can also meet KUSC hosts Alan Chapman, Brian Lauritzen and John Van Driel, as well as KUSC president Brenda Barnes.

Activities include an instrument petting zoo sponsored by LA Philharmonic Affiliates, guitar anatomy lessons and an instrument repair showcase by McCabe’s Guitar Shop. Children will enjoy an “Opera Birds of a Feather” arts and crafts session with LA Opera’s Education Division. Children can also learn about Moodles, a new app by KUSC enabling youths to create, record and share original songs on mobile devices.

Admission is free for children under 18 through a special KUSC promotion. Adults will receive $2 discounts on admission. Attendees should mention “KUSC” at the ticket booth on the day of the event to receive the special discounts. For information, visit nhm.org/kusc.