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Featured Programs

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Jan 19,2013 - Jan 26, 2013

JAN

SAT 19

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Sensory Room Family Hours

10:00, for All ages

Over, under, swing and rock as you explore our newest space at BCM. Unlock doors on our Sensory Snake or relax and read on our fluff chair mountain This is an inclusive space that engages children of all abilities. This room provides a welcoming environment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Space is limited; availability on first come, first served basis.
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PlayLab Workshop: The Amazing Arctic

11:30, for 2 1/2 to 5 yr olds

Come and explore the amazing Arctic region by learning about the animals and people that can live there. Discover ways we all can help protect this special part of the world, and look at a real polar bear skin from the Museum’s collection.
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Meet and Greet: Creatures of the Sea

12:00, for All ages

Discover how diverse life really is under the sea by exploring animals up close and personal!
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Clouds of Dreams

12:00, for All ages

Let your dreams and balloons be showcased during Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend! Come write or draw pictures of your dreams on clouds and balloons, then add them to Dr. King’s birthday cake. Come back later in the afternoon to see it overflowing with birthday balloons and clouds of dreams from children just like you!
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Metlife Early Learner Performance Series: Action Racket Theater

01:00, for All ages

A fast-paced, participatory storytelling performance combining stories, song, poetry, and movement. Young audiences rehearse and perform magic spells, create pictures and see stories and poetry come to life. Authors such as Crockett Johnson, Shel Silverstein and Bill Martin, Jr. are featured. A tour-de-force for the imagination, performed by Joanie Fritz Zosike and Lois Kagan Mingus. Made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State's 62 counties. 
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Metlife Early Learner Performance Series: Action Racket Theater

02:00, for All ages

A fast-paced, participatory storytelling performance combining stories, song, poetry, and movement. Young audiences rehearse and perform magic spells, create pictures and see stories and poetry come to life. Authors such as Crockett Johnson, Shel Silverstein and Bill Martin, Jr. are featured. A tour-de-force for the imagination, performed by Joanie Fritz Zosike and Lois Kagan Mingus. Made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State's 62 counties. m the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State's 62 counties. 
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Sensory Room Family Hours

02:00, for All ages

Over, under, swing and rock as you explore our newest space at BCM. Unlock doors on our Sensory Snake or relax and read on our fluff chair mountain This is an inclusive space that engages children of all abilities. This room provides a welcoming environment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Space is limited; availability on first come, first served basis.
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Martin Luther King, Jr’s Message of Peace

02:30, for 5 and under

Explore the differences and similarities of various cultures as we learn about tolerance and peace. Discover pictures of children from around the world and learn Martin Luther King, Jr’s message of friendship and love as he joined hands with people of all colors on his march to freedom. Create a special craft to commemorate his message.
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MLK Day- Justice Everywhere

02:30, for 4 and up

"Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere." What did Dr. Martin Luther King mean when he said this quote? Is it true today? Let’s investigate the meaning of these words, and design your own art piece to carry on the legacy of Dr. King.
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Roving Animal

04:15, for All ages

Learn about and touch one of our awesome live animals from the Museum’s living exhibit.

SUN 20

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PlayLab Workshop: The Amazing Arctic

11:30, for 2 1/2 to 5 yr olds

Come and explore the amazing Arctic region by learning about the animals and people that can live there. Discover ways we all can help protect this special part of the world, and look at a real polar bear skin from the Museum’s collection.
REMIND ME
Meet and Greet: Creatures of the Sea

12:00, for All ages

Discover how diverse life really is under the sea by exploring animals up close and personal!
REMIND ME
Clouds of Dreams

12:00, for All ages

Let your dreams and balloons be showcased during Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend! Come write or draw pictures of your dreams on clouds and balloons, then add them to Dr. King’s birthday cake. Come back later in the afternoon to see it overflowing with birthday balloons and clouds of dreams from children just like you!
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MLK Day- Justice Everywhere

01:30, for 4 and up

"Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere." What did Dr. Martin Luther King mean when he said this quote? Is it true today? Let’s investigate the meaning of these words, and design your own art piece to carry on the legacy of Dr. King.
REMIND ME
Martin Luther King, Jr’s Message of Peace

02:30, for 5 and under

Explore the differences and similarities of various cultures as we learn about tolerance and peace. Discover pictures of children from around the world and learn Martin Luther King, Jr’s message of friendship and love as he joined hands with people of all colors on his march to freedom. Create a special craft to commemorate his message.