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December 2008
News on events, programs and exhibits at The Children's Museum in West Hartford
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Schedule The Children’s Museum in your December Holiday Plans!
Join us for extended Science Dome shows and a full schedule of daily science programming for your family’s enjoyment.
Our holiday hours are:
Wednesday Dec. 24 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Thursday Dec. 25 - Closed
Friday Dec. 26 & Saturday Dec. 27 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday Dec. 28 - 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Monday Dec. 29 through Friday Jan. 2 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
The museum is open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for full days of programming on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day!
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Croc Night
December 5, 2008
7:00 pm
A Special Program About Crocodiles and Alligators
Visit with and learn about these fascinating ancient creatures.
Presenter Michael Rablovsky, of Rainforest Reptile Shows, has worked with all 23 species of crocodilian. His presentation will take you from the birth of crocodilians through their adulthood and cover some facts in between. Audience members can get up close and personal with some alligator and crocodile friends, including Creole, one of only 30 true albino alligators in the entire world.
Members: $10, Non-members: $12
To register, call 860.231.2830 x44 or e-mail Events@TheChildrensMuseumCT.org.
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Annual Winter Solstice
Friday, December 19, 2008 from 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Join us on one of the longest nights of the year as we celebrate some of the ancient traditions people practiced to welcome the return of the Sun. We’re planning a festive atmosphere with seasonal crafts, a candle-lit procession, and a special showing of our popular winter planetarium show, Season of Light. This is an event for the whole family.
Cost for Members: $8.00; Non-members: $10.00.
To register, call 860.231.2830 x44 or e-mail Events@TheChildrensMuseumCT.org.
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Happy Holidays:
Gifts That Keep On Giving
No one wants a blue Christmas or a Hanukkah that isn’t bright. With the holiday season and tough economy, folks are looking for value and gifts that keep on giving.
Shop The Childrens Museum!
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FUNdraiser at Blue Tulip
Saturday, December 13
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of shopping at Blue Tulip! 15% of the proceeds from all sales between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. on December 13 will be donated to Roaring Brook Nature Center. Shoppers need to mention that they’re shopping for RBNC/TCM or bring a flyer with them in order for us to receive the 15% donation. Blue Tulip is located at The Shoppes at Farmington Valley, 110 Albany Turnpike, Canton, bluetulip.com.
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The Children’s Museum is the place to be this winter.
We have action-packed days of science fun ahead for kids in grades 1 – 5. Explore the Museum. Conduct experiments. See a planetarium show. Meet live animals. Don’t miss out. Register today. Check out our daily themes:
Monday, December 29
3…2…1…SPLAT! – Houston, we have a problem. An Egg-stra Terrestrial is crashing towards Earth! Construct a space ship and help our egg-citing friend land safely.
Tuesday, December 30
GROSS-ology – It can’t all be flowers and perfume. Sometimes life is well…gross! Explore the science of really gross things. Check out the slimy, the oozy and the smelly.
Wednesday, December 31
Junior Myth Busters – Will soda and candy create giant explosions? Is yawning contagious? You’ve heard them all. Join the Junior Myth Busters team and put these popular myths to the test.
Friday, January 2
Toying with Science – Imagine toys that fly and float, spin and climb, even ones that startle the mind. Discover their secrets and craft your own.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19
Puppet Palooza – From shadow puppets to finger puppets to sock puppets and more, this is a class where you pull the strings. Roll up your sleeves and bring your imagination to life.
Contact our Registration Department at 860.231.2830,
x44 to register. Learn more …
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Preschool Registration September 2009
The Children’s Museum Preschool is registering NOW for classes beginning in September 2009. The preschool enrolls children ages 3, 4, and 5 for part-time classes. Weekly visits to the Museum for live animal demonstrations, physical science lessons, and planetarium shows are sure to delight your child! Call the Preschool at 860.523-7449 for more information.
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The Spirit of Giving!
Remember to include The Children’s Museum in your end-of-year gift-giving plans. A contribution to our Annual Fund, or a gift in memory or in honor of a loved one, will be put to use immediately at the museum, providing support for the exhibits, animals, programs - everything you love at The Children’s Museum!
Please call the Development Office at 860.231.2830 x51, email for more information, or log on to our website to make your donation.
All of us at The Children’s Museum extend our heartfelt thanks to the hundreds of individuals and institutions who make contributions to our programs, exhibits, and operations. Thank you for understanding that ticket sales and program fees do not cover the entire cost of running the Museum, and that we rely on support from the community to make up the rest.
Together, we can continue to inspire children about science, nature, and the world around them!
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Connecticut Science Center
Reciprocal Benefits?
Members are beginning to call with questions about whether there will be reciprocal admission and other benefits when the Connecticut Science Center opens in Downtown Hartford in late spring or early summer next year.
As you know, membership in The Children’s Museum includes FREE admission and other benefits at 200 science centers through The Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) and 100 children’s museums through the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) - regionally, nationally and worldwide.
At this time, we are informed that the Connecticut Science Center will NOT offer reciprocal membership benefits. Therefore, membership at the Connecticut Science Center will not include free admission to The Children’s Museum and all the other science centers. Similarly, membership in The Children’s Museum will not provide free admission or other benefits at the Connecticut Science Center.
Of course, as a member of The Children’s Museum, you will continue to enjoy reciprocal benefits at all the hundreds of other science centers and children’s museums in Connecticut as well as regionally, nationally and worldwide. If you have any questions, please contact bweller@thechildrensmuseumct.org; call us at 860.231.2830 x12 or x56; or visit the membership section of our website.
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Give a penny to The Children’s Museum every time you search the internet.
Go to GoodSearch.com and enter The Children’s Museum as the organization you want to support. One penny for every search will be given to us without you spending a dime!
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The Children's Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am – 5 pm; Sundays 12-5 pm
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The Children's Museum is located at 950 Trout Brook Drive in West Hartford, Connecticut
860.231.2824 • TheChildrensMuseumCT.org
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Nature Center Presents SteveSongs
On Sunday December 7, the Nature Center presents two performances by popular children's entertainer, SteveSongs.
Tickets available at SteveSongs.com or by calling
1.800.937.3397. See website for details.
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Visit the Nature Center Gift Shop for Your Holiday Needs
We specialize in nature-related gifts and stocking-stuffers. Store hours are: Tuesday through Saturday 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday 1 - 5 pm.
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December Vacation Program
Join us for The Wild Side of Winter, a three day vacation program for students in grades K-5. Meets 9 am - Noon December 29-31. See website for details.
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Wildlife Photography Exhibit
Roaring Brook Nature Center will exhibit the wildlife photography of Gary Melnysyn of Granby through December. See website for details.
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Nature Center Hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm;
Sundays from 1 - 5 pm. Trails through Werner’s Woods open daily dawn until dusk.
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The Roaring Brook Nature Center is located at 70 Gracey Road in Canton, Connecticut
860.693.0263 • RoaringBrook.org
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