Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Nov 29,2008 - Dec 06, 2008

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.

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.

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!

SAT 06

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World Passport Workshop: Winter Solstice Celebration!

11:30, for 5 and up

Get ready for the shortest day and longest night of the year! Hear a story of the night sky, view celestial objects from the Museum’s collection, and create your own constellation!
Made possible by Sovereign Bank
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World Passport Performance Series: Action Racket Theatre

01:30, for All ages

Join us for a wintery performance of “The Magical Castle of Now,” a fast-paced, participatory storytelling extravaganza combining song, movement, poetry, and more. Light up your imagination with Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Hanukkah songs, Ezra Jack Keats' The Snowy Day, and dialogue about Kwanzaa, Diwali, Ramadan, and Chinese New Year!
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World Passport Performance Series: Action Racket Theatre

03:00, for All ages

Join us for a wintery performance of “The Magical Castle of Now,” a fast-paced, participatory storytelling extravaganza combining song, movement, poetry, and more. Light up your imagination with Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Hanukkah songs, Ezra Jack Keats' The Snowy Day, and dialogue about Kwanzaa, Diwali, Ramadan, and Chinese New Year!
REMIND ME
World Passport Workshop: Winter Solstice Celebration!

03:00, for 5 and up

Get ready for the shortest day and longest night of the year! Hear a story of the night sky, view celestial objects from the Museum’s collection, and create your own constellation!
Made possible by Sovereign Bank

Nov 2008