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Minnesota Children's Museum April 2008 Calendar


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April 2008 Calendar  
A picture of the Museum's Program Board, where visitors will find daily activities.

Join the fun and check out each day's activities listed on program boards located throughout the Museum.

Daily:

  • Story Time 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
    Join us for an adventure as we share our favorite stories.
  • Big Fun! 11:30 a.m.
    Shake out your sillies and check out the fun.
  • Animal Programs in the Earth World Lodge 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
    Come meet and investigate the Museum's live animals.
  • Early Bird Gallery Weekdays 9-10 a.m.
    Enjoy exploring one gallery open only to families-no field group trips.
    • Note: This program does not take place when any gallery is closed, including special exhibits.
    Choose another quiet time to visit…

The Museum is closed on Mondays until Memorial Day unless otherwise noted.

Calendar subject to change.
Tuesday, April 1: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Habitot® Tuesday
No groups are scheduled.
Presented by St. Paul Travelers Foundation.

Exploration Station: Spring Has Sprung Sensory Tables
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Wednesday, April 2: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Exploration Station: Spring Has Sprung Sensory Tables
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Thursday, April 3: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Exploration Station: Spring Has Sprung Sensory Tables
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Friday, April 4: Open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Exploration Station: Spring Has Sprung Sensory Tables
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Friday Family Fun Nights
5 – 8 p.m.

Big Fun!
6 p.m.
Shake out your sillies and check out the fun!

Family Arts: Wire Sculptures
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Experience drop-in arts exploration for the whole family! Bend, build and balance! Choose your materials and create your own unique wire sculpture.
Presented by
A picture of the Thrivent Financial logo.

Animal Programs in the Earth World Lodge
6:30 p.m.
Come meet and investigate the Museum's live animals.

Bedtime Books
7 p.m.
Delightful tales will whisk you into story land.

Saturday, April 5: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Inventor’s Workshop
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
We have the materials. You have the creativity. What will you invent?
Presented by
A picture of the Seagate logo.

Sunday, April 6: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Inventor’s Workshop
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
We have the materials. You have the creativity. What will you invent?
Presented by
A picture of the Seagate logo.

Family Day at the Cathedral of Saint Paul
1 - 5 p.m.
Visit with Museum staff at the Cathedral of Saint Paul for a family day in continuing celebration of the Cathedral's 100th year.
Read more...

Monday, April 7: Museum Closed
Tuesday, April 8: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Preschool–Kindergarten Tuesday
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Only preschool and kindergarten groups are scheduled.
Presented by St. Paul Travelers Foundation.

Exploration Station: Zoom Painting
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Wednesday, April 9: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Exploration Station: Zoom Painting
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Thursday, April 10: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Exploration Station: Zoom Painting
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Friday, April 11: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Exploration Station: Zoom Painting
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Brownie Camp-In
5:45 p.m. - Sunday 8 a.m.
Stay overnight at the Museum with your Brownie troop. Read more...

Friday Family Fun Nights
5 – 8 p.m.

Big Fun!
6 p.m.
Shake out your sillies and check out the fun!

Family Arts: Wire Sculptures
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Experience drop-in arts exploration for the whole family! Bend, build and balance! Choose your materials and create your own unique wire sculpture.
Presented by
A picture of the Thrivent Financial logo.

Animal Programs in the Earth World Lodge
6:30 p.m.
Come meet and investigate the Museum's live animals.

Bedtime Books
7 p.m.
Delightful tales will whisk you into story land.

Saturday, April 12: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Inventor’s Workshop
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
We have the materials. You have the creativity. What will you invent?
Presented by
A picture of the Seagate logo.

Junior Girl Scout Camp-In
5:45 p.m. - Sunday 8 a.m.
Stay overnight at the Museum with your Junior troop. Read more...

Sunday, April 13: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Inventor’s Workshop
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
We have the materials. You have the creativity. What will you invent?
Presented by
A picture of the Seagate logo.

Monday, April 14: Museum Closed
Tuesday, April 15: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Habitot Tuesday
No groups are scheduled.
Presented by St. Paul Travelers Foundation.

Exploration Station: Drip Painting
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Wednesday, April 16: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Early Childhood Read-A-Thon
9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Visit with Museum staff at the Capitol Building for a fun, book-based art activity.

Exploration Station: Drip Painting
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Thursday, April 17: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Exploration Station: Drip Painting
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Friday, April 18: Open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Exploration Station: Drip Painting
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Friday Family Fun Nights
5 – 8 p.m.

Big Fun!
6 p.m.
Shake out your sillies and check out the fun!

Family Arts: Wire Sculptures
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Experience drop-in arts exploration for the whole family! Bend, build and balance! Choose your materials and create your own unique wire sculpture.
Presented by
A picture of the Thrivent Financial logo.

Animal Programs in the Earth World Lodge
6:30 p.m.
Come meet and investigate the Museum's live animals.

Bedtime Books
7 p.m.
Delightful tales will whisk you into story land.

Saturday, April 19: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Inventor’s Workshop
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
We have the materials. You have the creativity. What will you invent?
Presented by
A picture of the Seagate logo.

Sunday, April 20: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Target Free 3rd Sundays.
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free admission to all visitors!

Inventor’s Workshop
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
We have the materials. You have the creativity. What will you invent?
Presented by
A picture of the Seagate logo.

Monday, April 21: Museum Closed
Tuesday, April 22: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Preschool–Kindergarten Tuesday
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Only preschool and kindergarten groups are scheduled.
Presented by St. Paul Travelers Foundation.

Exploration Station: Rhyming Sensory Tables
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Wednesday, April 23: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Exploration Station: Rhyming Sensory Tables
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Thursday, April 24: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Early Bird Gallery
9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Enjoy exploring one gallery open only to families—no field trip groups. Ask the Box Office staff about the Early Bird Gallery during your visit.
Note: This program does not take place when any gallery is closed, including special exhibits.
Choose another quiet time to visit…

Exploration Station: Rhyming Sensory Tables
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Friday, April 25: Open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Early Bird Gallery
9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Enjoy exploring one gallery open only to families—no field trip groups. Ask the Box Office staff about the Early Bird Gallery during your visit.
Note: This program does not take place when any gallery is closed, including special exhibits.
Choose another quiet time to visit…

Exploration Station: Rhyming Sensory Tables
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Friday Family Fun Nights
5 – 8 p.m.

Big Fun!
6 p.m.
Shake out your sillies and check out the fun!

Family Arts: Wire Sculptures
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Experience drop-in arts exploration for the whole family! Bend, build and balance! Choose your materials and create your own unique wire sculpture.
Presented by
A picture of the Thrivent Financial logo.

Animal Programs in the Earth World Lodge
6:30 p.m.
Come meet and investigate the Museum's live animals.

Bedtime Books
7 p.m.
Delightful tales will whisk you into story land.

Saturday, April 26: Open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Inventor’s Workshop
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
We have the materials. You have the creativity. What will you invent?
Presented by
A picture of the Seagate logo.

Passport Deluxe Member Party
6 - 8:30 p.m.
An exclusive after-hours event for Passport Deluxe Museum members only. Read more...

Sunday, April 27: Open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

LAST CHANCE! Can You Tell Me How to Get to Sesame Street? closes today

Inventor’s Workshop
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
We have the materials. You have the creativity. What will you invent?
Presented by
A picture of the Seagate logo.

Monday, April 28: Museum Closed
Tuesday, April 29: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Habitot Tuesday
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
No groups are scheduled.
Presented by St. Paul Travelers Foundation.

Exploration Station: Spin Art
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun

Wednesday, April 30: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Exploration Station: Spin Art
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun

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