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Nov 26,2008 - Dec 03, 2008
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Thanksgiving—MUSEUM CLOSED
01:00, for All ages
Enjoy your family time together—we will be too! The Museum will be open Friday, November 28 from 11am to 6 pm; Saturday, November 29 from 10am to 6 pm; and Sunday, November 30 from 10am to 6pm.
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| SAT 29 |
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Discover MEXICO in Brooklyn!
03:00, for 5 and up
The enchanting traditions of Mexican folk art are kept alive by residents in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park. View special art objects from the Museum’s collection, including cut paper called papel picado. Then, make your own vivid paper art inspired by authentic Mexican objects.
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| SUN 30 |
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X-plorers Club: Magical Helpers of Ancient Egypt
02:30, for 8 and up
Ushabtis—small Egyptian statues representing magical helpers—were placed alongside mummies in ancient tombs. Ushabtis acted as substitutes for the deceased, should they be called upon to do manual labor in the afterlife. See an authentic ushabti from the Museum’s collection and sculpt your own figurine to take home.
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