Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

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Jan 19,2009 - Jan 26, 2009

JAN

MON 19

REMIND ME
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—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!
REMIND ME
The Many Faces of Rosa Parks

11:30, for 5 and up

Examine different views of the “mother of the civil rights movement,” as seen in art and photography. Discuss her life and some of the symbols, messages, and historical elements present in these portraits. Use your own style and thoughts about Rosa Parks to create your own portrait of her.

SAT 24

REMIND ME
Chinese New Year Weekend

11:00, for All ages

Bring in the Year of the Ox with us! Make a craft related to your Chinese zodiac sign, meet a living “dragon,” and explore all the special cultural programs planned for this celebratory weekend!
REMIND ME
Chase Wonder Why Workshop Series: Which Chinese Element Are You?

11:30, for 5 and up

Happy Chinese New Year! Come learn about feng shui, the ancient Chinese practice of interior design! Learn how to prepare for the new year by redesigning your room so that good luck, balance, good health, and happiness can flow in! Use natural and renewable resources to design a picture that symbolizes your personal element.
REMIND ME
Chase Wonder Why Workshop Series: Which Chinese Element Are You?

03:00, for 5 and up

Happy Chinese New Year! Come learn about feng shui, the ancient Chinese practice of interior design! Learn how to prepare for the new year by redesigning your room so that good luck, balance, good health, and happiness can flow in! Use natural and renewable resources to design a picture that symbolizes your personal element.

SUN 25

REMIND ME
Chinese New Year Weekend

11:00, for All ages

Bring in the Year of the Ox with us! Make a craft related to your Chinese zodiac sign, meet a living “dragon,” and explore all the special cultural programs planned for this celebratory weekend!
REMIND ME
Chase Wonder Why Workshop Series: Which Chinese Element Are You?

11:30, for 5 and up

Happy Chinese New Year! Come learn about feng shui, the ancient Chinese practice of interior design! Learn how to prepare for the new year by redesigning your room so that good luck, balance, good health, and happiness can flow in! Use natural and renewable resources to design a picture that symbolizes your personal element.
REMIND ME
X-plorers’ Club: Silver Necklace

02:30, for 8 and up

Among the Akha people of Southeast Asia, silver jewelry is a sign of a person′s wealth and high status. See a silver neck ring and pendant, created by the Akha, from the Museum′s collection of adornments, and create your own version to wear proudly.

Jan 2009