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Minnesota Children's Museum May 2008 Calendar

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May 2008 Calendar

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.

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

Calendar subject to change.

Thursday, May 1: 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.

Friday, May 2: Open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Exploration Station: Spin Art
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: Chalk Pastels
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Experience drop-in arts exploration for the whole family. Blend and smudge with chalk pastels in bright, bold colors.
Presented by
A picture of the Thrivent Financial logo.

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

Saturday, May 3: 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

Story Time and Book Signing with JoAnne Pastel and Kakie Fitzsimmons
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Meet and greet the authors of the "Bur Bur and Friends" chidlren's books.

Grand Play Date
6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Grandparents and grandchildren connect during this special play date.

Sunday, May 4: 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

Monday, May 5: Museum Closed

Tuesday, May 6: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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

Exploration Station: Scrub-A-Dub
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Wednesday, May 7: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Exploration Station: Scrub-A-Dub
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Thursday, May 8: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Exploration Station: Scrub-A-Dub
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Friday, May 9: Open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Exploration Station: Scrub-A-Dub
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Friday Family Fun Nights
5 – 8 p.m.

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

Saturday, May 10: 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

Sunday, May 11: 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

Broadcast of Lending a Hand...the Wakanheza Project

7 - 7:30 p.m.
Channel 17

This program shows parents talking about the challenges of being a parent in public, and gives tips for stepping in and lending a hand when you see parents in those situations.

Monday, May 12: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. FOR GROUPS ONLY

No programs.

Tuesday, May 13: 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: Open Studio -- Drawing
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Wednesday, May 14: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Exploration Station: Open Studio -- Drawing
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Thursday, May 15: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Exploration Station: Open Studio -- Drawing
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Friday, May 16: Open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Exploration Station: Open Studio -- Drawing
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Friday Family Fun Nights
5 – 8 p.m.

Member Sneak Peek: Once Upon a Time...Exploring the World of Fairy Tales
5 - 8 p.m.
Members, take advantage of this members-only time to explore the newest exhibit!

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

Saturday, May 17: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

NEW! Once Upon a Time...Exploring the World of Fairy Tales opens today!

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

Spring Fling Celebration
6 - 8:30 p.m.
Shake off the rest of your winter doldrums at this special event.

Sunday, May 18: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free admission to all visitors!

Rooftop ArtPark opens today!
Check out special musical performances and the instrument petting zoo.

12 - 1:30 p.m. Enjoy a performance by students kindergarten through high school from MacPhail Center for Music.

1:30 - 2 p.m. Visit the instrument petting zoo! Examine flutes, recorders and other instruments and try your hand at playing a harp.

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

Monday, May 19: Museum Closed

Tuesday, May 20: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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

Exploration Station: Once Upon a Castle...
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Wednesday, May 21: 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: Once Upon a Castle...
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Thursday, May 22: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Exploration Station: Once Upon a Castle...
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Friday, May 23: Open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Exploration Station: Once Upon a Castle...
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: Chalk Pastels
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Experience drop-in arts exploration for the whole family. Blend and smudge with chalk pastels in bright, bold colors.
Presented by
A picture of the Thrivent Financial logo.

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

Saturday, May 24: 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

Sunday, May 25: 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

Monday, May 26: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Mondays now through Labor Day!

Studio Arts begins!
10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Explore nature and the arts at the Rooftop ArtPark. Studio Arts in the Glass Studio at the Rooftop ArtPark begin May 26 and run daily through Labor Day.

Exploration Station: Open Studio -- Collage
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Tuesday, May 27: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Studio Arts
10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Explore nature and the arts daily in the Glass Studio at the Rooftop ArtPark.

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: Open Studio -- Collage
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Wednesday, May 28: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Studio Arts
10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Explore nature and the arts daily in the Glass Studio at the Rooftop ArtPark.

Exploration Station: Open Studio -- Collage
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Thursday, May 29: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Studio Arts
10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Explore nature and the arts daily in the Glass Studio at the Rooftop ArtPark.

Exploration Station: Open Studio -- Collage
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on creative fun.

Friday, May 30: Open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Studio Arts
10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Explore nature and the arts daily in the Glass Studio at the Rooftop ArtPark.

Exploration Station: Open Studio -- Collage
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: Chalk Pastels
6 – 7:30 p.m.

Experience drop-in arts exploration for the whole family. Blend and smudge with chalk pastels in bright, bold colors.

Presented by
A picture of the Thrivent Financial logo.

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

Saturday, May 31: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Studio Arts
10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Explore nature and the arts daily in the Glass Studio at the Rooftop ArtPark.

Inventor’s Workshop
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
We have the materials. You have the creativity. What will you invent?
Presented by
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Pearson Family Book Night
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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