Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Nov 02,2008 - Nov 08, 2008

NOV

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.
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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

TUE 04

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Election Day—MUSEUM OPEN

11:00, for All ages

The Museum will be OPEN from 11am to 6pm on this NYC public-school holiday. Come play with us!

THU 06

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Folk Arts n’ Tales: Japanese Daruma Dolls

03:30, for 6 and up

Discover the Japanese tradition of daruma dolls, colorful figurines that represent determination and good fortune. See an authentic daruma doll and other Japanese objects from the Museum’s collection. Hear a Japanese folk tale and make your own special doll to take home.

FRI 07

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Blooming Babies: 3-2-1 Blast Off!

11:30, for 18 mos-2 1/2 yrs

Little astronauts prepare for lift off! Learn the basics of rocket ships and the International Space Station. Discover how humans live in space and make your own rocket out of simple shapes to take home.

SAT 08

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Blooming Babies: 3-2-1 Blast Off!

11:30, for 18 mos-2 1/2 yrs

Little astronauts prepare for lift off! Learn the basics of rocket ships and the International Space Station. Discover how humans live in space and make your own rocket out of simple shapes to take home.
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Rockin’ Rockets

11:30, for 5 and up

Uncover the science behind human space travel. Explore how force and pressure work together to launch rockets into the stratosphere. Build your own rocket to take home and explore the Living in Space exhibit.

Nov 2008