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Nov 28,2008 - Dec 05, 2008
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NOV
| 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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DEC
| FRI 05 |
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Blooming Babies: Winter Mittens
11:30, for 18 mos-2 1/2 yrs
Baby, it’s cold outside—come find out how people keep warm. Look at a furry Inuit doll from the Museum’s collection, enjoy a cherished Ukrainian winter folktale, and create your very own pair of mittens to take home!
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