Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

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Oct 26,2008 - Nov 02, 2008

OCT

SUN 26

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Chase Wonder Why Workshop: Wild about Bamboo

11:30, for 5 and up

The floors of the Museum’s new building are made of the world’s fastest growing plant—bamboo! Learn about the cultural significance of bamboo in Asian countries and determine the plant’s durability and sustainability. Plant your own bamboo stalk to take home.
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X-plorers Club: India’s Storytelling Box

02:30, for 8 and up

A kavadh is a portable, box-shaped altar decorated with colorful pictures of Hindu gods. See a kavadh from the Museum’s collection that depicts the god Krishna battling a monster, a feat connected with a Festival of Lights called Diwali. Hear the tale of that great battle and create your own storytelling box.
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Chase Wonder Why Workshop: Wild about Bamboo

03:00, for 5 and up

The floors of the Museum’s new building are made of the world’s fastest growing plant—bamboo! Learn about the cultural significance of bamboo in Asian countries and determine the plant’s durability and sustainability. Plant your own bamboo stalk to take home.
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Folk Arts n’ Tales: Hand of Fatima

03:30, for 6 and up

Delve into the ancient traditions of Middle Eastern folklore! Discover the Hand of Fatima, a protective pendant used to ward off bad luck. See the Museum’s collection of Middle Eastern good-luck charms and create your own amulet to take home.

FRI 31

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Monster Mash

05:00, for All ages

Boo! We’re summoning all goblins big and small to celebrate Halloween and the harvest season. Touch slithery snakes, visit the Horror Hospital, and hear spooky stories. Come in a costume, if you like. Click here for more information.

Tickets are $10 per person ($7.50 for Museum members). Tickets are limited; advance tickets may be purchased at the Museum's admissions desk while they last. All sales are final, and there are no refunds for unused tickets. All programs are subject to change, substitution, and cancellation.

NOV

SAT 01

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World Passport Workshop: Dia de los Muertos

11:30, for 6 and up

Explore the vibrant Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebrated annually to honor loved ones who have passed away. See skeleton puppets and other authentic Mexican objects from the museum’s collection, and create unique artwork to take home.
Made possible by Sovereign Bank
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Science Investigators Club: Slimy Science

02:00, for 8 and up

It’s slime time! Become a chemist and experiment with oozy creations. Meet a slippery-skinned animal and test your own batch of goo for its squish, bounce, and stretch.
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World Passport Workshop: Dia de los Muertos

03:00, for 6 and up

Explore the vibrant Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebrated annually to honor loved ones who have passed away. See skeleton puppets and other authentic Mexican objects from the museum’s collection, and create unique artwork to take home.
Made possible by Sovereign Bank

SUN 02

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World Passport Workshop: Dia de los Muertos

11:30, for 6 and up

Explore the vibrant Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebrated annually to honor loved ones who have passed away. See skeleton puppets and other authentic Mexican objects from the museum’s collection, and create unique artwork to take home.
Made possible by Sovereign Bank
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Science Investigators Club: Slimy Science

02:00, for 8 and up

It’s slime time! Become a chemist and experiment with oozy creations. Meet a slippery-skinned animal and test your own batch of goo for its squish, bounce, and stretch.
REMIND ME
World Passport Workshop: Dia de los Muertos

03:00, for 6 and up

Explore the vibrant Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebrated annually to honor loved ones who have passed away. See skeleton puppets and other authentic Mexican objects from the museum’s collection, and create unique artwork to take home.
Made possible by Sovereign Bank

brooklyn children's museum birthday parties

Oct 2008