Introductory computer programming using the language Scratch (http://scratch.mit.edu/) will be encouraged at the Magical Mathematics Museum.
More advanced programming languages may be available in special sessions, but likely will not be a regular feature of the museum.
Other programs that allow fast access and have high motivation will also be highlighted in the Magical Mathematics Museum.
Conway's game of life is essential both because of Martin Gardner's contribution to it, and because it is so interesting for students to see the complex results of simple rules.
The editor for the game "N-ball"(www.ragdollsoft.com/nball/) which requires students to work on a Cartesian grid to design their own puzzles for each other to solve might also be a possibility.