Featured Programs
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Sep 29,2010 - Oct 06, 2010
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SEP
| WED 29 |
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Little Scientists
11:30, for 5 and under
Investigate the world of natural science with hand-on activities.
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Meet and Greet Creatures of the Sea
12:00, for All ages
How does a sea urchin move? What does a starfish eat? Discover how diverse life really is under the sea by exploring animals up close and personal!
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Art Works: Cool Collages!
02:30, for 5 and under
Visit
the Totally Tots Art Studio and see
what activity is in store for young Picasso.
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Sukkot
03:30, for All ages
Celebrate the history, traditions, and significance of Sukkot! The
Sukkah—a temporary outdoor booth or shelter—is a central symbol of the
ancient harvest festival. Visit and help decorate the Museum’s Sukkah,
and enjoy activities that explore themes of the holiday for all ages!
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Live Animal Encounter
04:15, for All ages
Learn about and touch live animals from
the Museum’s living exhibit.
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OCT
| FRI 01 |
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Blooming Babies: Only the Nose Knows
11:30, for 18 mos-2 1/2 yrs
Participants will learn about their five senses, especially their sense
of smell. They will make firsthand observations of different smells and
foods and try to identify them based only on their scent. Participants
will make a craft with various smells that encourages fine motor skill
development and creativity.
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Artworks
02:30, for 5 and under
Visit the Totally Tots Art Studio and see what activity is in store for your young Picasso.
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| SAT 02 |
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Blooming Babies: Only the Nose Knows
11:30, for 18 mos-2 1/2 yrs
Participants will learn about their five senses, especially their sense
of smell. They will make firsthand observations of different smells and
foods and try to identify them based only on their scent. Participants
will make a craft with various smells that encourages fine motor skill
development and creativity.
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World Passport Workshop Series: Quinoa
01:30, for 6 and up
Discover ancient quinoa—a miraculous crop the Incas called chisiya mama
or the ‘mother grain.’ Native to the mountain regions of the Andes,
quinoa is gaining popularity around the world for its remarkable
nutritional properties. Join us to cook up a batch and sample this
savory South American staple!
Made possible by Sovereign Bank
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Fire Awareness Prevention Weekend
02:30, for 5 and under
Celebrate Fire Prevention Awareness week with storytelling and
practicing the Stop, Drop and Roll technique. Children will observe and
try on a real fire fighter helmet from the Museum’s collection and
create their own paper fire truck to take home.
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| SUN 03 |
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Blooming Babies: Only the Nose Knows
11:30, for 18 mos-2 1/2 yrs
Participants will learn about their five senses, especially their sense
of smell. They will make firsthand observations of different smells and
foods and try to identify them based only on their scent. Participants
will make a craft with various smells that encourages fine motor skill
development and creativity.
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Kitchen Chemistry Series: The Time for Slime
01:30, for 5 and up
It’s gooey, it’s stretchy, it’s yucky—it’s slime! Make your own batch
of slime and put its viscosity to the test! Learn the science behind
phases of matter and polymerization and discover how important slime is
to the world around us.
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Fire Awareness Prevention Weekend
02:30, for 5 and under
Celebrate Fire Prevention Awareness week with storytelling and
practicing the Stop, Drop and Roll technique. Children will observe and
try on a real fire fighter helmet from the Museum’s collection and
create their own paper fire truck to take home.
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