Calendar of Events
Dec 31,2008 - Jan 07, 2009
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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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Starry Night
11:30, for 6 and up
How big is our universe? How is the night sky used to tell stories? Which constellations did explorers use to find their way? From Greece, to China, to the Americas, people have looked to the sky to give meaning to their natural world. Explore astronomy through mythological patterns and create your own constellation!
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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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Dance to the Beat!
02:30, for 5 and under
Groove your way into the New Year! Join us for a fun-filled hour of dancing to exciting tunes from around the world. Explore musical instruments from the Museum’s collection and craft your own shaker to ring in 2009!
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Frosted Sun Catchers
02:30, for All ages
It may be cold outside, but inside lights still shine bright! Capture the light this holiday season, and join us in creating frosted sun-catchers that will decorate your home and brighten your winter days!
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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!
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Starry Night
03:00, for 6 and up
How big is our universe? How is the night sky used to tell stories? Which constellations did explorers use to find their way? From Greece, to China, to the Americas, people have looked to the sky to give meaning to their natural world. Explore astronomy through mythological patterns and create your own constellation!
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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.
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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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When You Wish upon a Starfish
03:30, 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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