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Feb 21,2010 - Feb 28, 2010

  • FEB
    SUN 21
    • REMIND ME

      Mid-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!

    • REMIND ME

      Telling Stories the Gullah Way

      11:30, for 6 and up

      Join us to hear tales of the Sea Islands’ Gullah storytellers! Experience adventures of cherished characters like Brer Rabbit, and discover stories told by the Gullah people for generations. Get inspired at the Tales from the Land of Gullah exhibit and create your own storybook to take home!

    • REMIND ME

      Play Lab Workshop Series: Gullah Explorers

      11:30, for 2 1/2 to 5 yr olds

      Explore the rich culture and heritage of the Gullah people of South Carolina and Georgian Sea Islands in our new exhibit, Tales from the Land of Gullah! Discover how the unique traditions of this isolated community have survived the centuries and how they relate to their West African roots. Pre-registration required; please call (718) 735-4400 x106.

    • REMIND ME

      Meet and Greet Creatures of the Sea

      12:00, for All ages

      How does a sea urchin move? What does a starfish eat? Discover how diverse life really is under the sea by exploring animals up close and personal.

    • REMIND ME

      Love Potion #9

      01:30, for 6 and up

      Roses are red, violets are blue, come to the greenhouse to make a special brew.

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      Island Livin’

      02:30, for 5 and under

      What would you eat if you lived in a place surrounded by water? What would you wear? Dive into the culture of Gullah as we learn about what it means to live on an island!

    • REMIND ME

      Circle Time

      04:00, for All ages

      Come hear stories from around the world.

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      Live Animal Encounter

      04:15, for All ages

      Learn about and touch live animals from the Museum′s living collections.
    SAT 27
    • REMIND ME

      Itty Bitty Quilters

      11:30, for 5 and under

      Come with us on an artistic journey as we explore traditional methods of quilt making from the land of Gullah.

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      Sweetgrass Weavers

      11:30, for 6 and up

      Discover Gullah basket-weaving, a folk art of the Sea Islands off South Carolina that uses sweetgrass and has its roots in Africa. See authentic African baskets from the Museum’s collection and make your own woven wonder to take home!

    • REMIND ME

      Meet and Greet Creatures of the Sea

      12:00, for All ages

      How does a sea urchin move? What does a starfish eat? Discover how diverse life really is under the sea by exploring animals up close and personal.

    • REMIND ME

      Chase Wonder Why Workshop: Power to the People!

      01:30, for 6 and up

      Charge up your knowledge on black history month as we learn about ‘Power’ful and innovative scientists and create an electrifying experiment.

    • REMIND ME

      Itty Bitty Quilters

      02:30, for 5 and under

      Come with us on an artistic journey as we explore traditional methods of quilt making from the land of Gullah.

    • REMIND ME

      Circle Time

      04:00, for All ages

      Come hear stories from around the world.

    • REMIND ME

      Live Animal Encounter

      04:15, for All ages

      Learn about and touch live animals from the Museum′s living collections.
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