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Dec 29,2008 - Jan 05, 2009

  • DEC
    MON 29
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      Winter Recess—MUSEUM OPEN

      10:00, for All ages

      The Museum will be OPEN from 10am to 5pm on this NYC public-school holiday. Come play with us!

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      Festival of Light

      10:30, for All ages

      When school’s out, the Museum is the in place to be!  From Friday, December 26, through Wednesday, December 31, enjoy a six-day celebration of light and culture, with different programs each day that explore holidays which incorporate lights and other seasonal themes, such as dreams, wishes, and winter.

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      Winter Wonderland

      11:30, for 5 and under

      Enjoy snowy stories, sing seasonal songs, and make your own frosty wonderland snow globe using sequins and glitter.

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      Lighted Wonders

      11:30, for 6 and up

      Candles play an important part in many holiday traditions. Come discover how combustion and candles work, and make your own candle from natural beeswax and cotton.

       

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      Winter Mobile of Creativity

      12:30, for All ages

      Children and adults can make an original work of art, add it to the Museum’s cooperative sculpture, and watch the mobile come alive with wondrous lights, crystals, shapes, and colors.

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      Tunnel of Thanks

      12:30, for All ages

      Using colorful ribbons, visitors can write or draw what they’re thankful for—from family and friends to playing together and having fun.

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      When You Wish upon a Starfish

      12:30, for All ages

      At the beach in the new Neighborhood Nature exhibit, families can inscribe wishes for the world—from less pollution to an end to wars—on paper starfish and watch the wishful colony grow.

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      Snowflake Festival

      01:00, for All ages

      Join us in the new Children’s Library, where you can help create a snowflake wonderland, or cuddle up with your family and read a warm holiday story!

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      A Child’s Christmas in Wales

      02:30, for All ages

      Enjoy the U.S. debut of this cartoon version of Dylan Thomas’ classic story, about a young boy who wants to know what Christmas was like years ago.

      Presented by the Welsh Assembly Government.

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      Tales of Hope and Light

      02:30, for All ages

      Join us as we discover holiday folktales told—and customs practiced—around the world. Handle objects from the Museum′s collection, hear a tale, and explore a holiday celebration!

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      Winter Celebrations from around the World

      02:30, for 5 and under

      Experience different winter holidays from across the globe! Explore the new World Brooklyn exhibit and discover how different cultures celebrate the holidays. Create your own holiday decoration to take home.

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      Lighted Wonders

      03:00, for 6 and up

      Candles play an important part in many holiday traditions. Come discover how combustion and candles work, and make your own candle from natural beeswax and cotton.

       

    • REMIND ME

      Snowflake Festival

      03:00, for All ages

      Join us in the new Children’s Library, where you can help create a snowflake wonderland, or cuddle up with your family and read a warm holiday story!

    • REMIND ME

      Winter Mobile of Creativity

      03:30, for All ages

      Children and adults can make an original work of art, add it to the Museum’s cooperative sculpture, and watch the mobile come alive with wondrous lights, crystals, shapes, and colors.

    • REMIND ME

      Tunnel of Thanks

      03:30, for All ages

      Using colorful ribbons, visitors can write or draw what they’re thankful for—from family and friends to playing together and having fun.
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