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September Events at Minnesota Children’s Museum

 

Special Exhibits

Curious George: Let’s Get Curious!
Now – November 11, 2007
The new Curious George exhibit will inspire young children’s natural curiosity as they explore early science, math and engineering through hands-on interactive play. The immersive exhibit environment takes place in the neighborhood where Curious George lives with his friend, The Man with the Yellow Hat. Visitors will recognize familiar characters and places featured in the classic stories and the PBS KIDS television series.

Curious George: Let’s Get Curious! is sponsored by 3M. Promotional support by Star Tribune. © 2006 “Curious George” television series merchandise ©Universal Studios. Curious George™ and related characters, created by Margret and H.A. Rey, are copyrighted and trademarked by Houghton Mifflin Company and used under license. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLLP. All rights reserved.

Special Events

Curious George Breakfast
Saturday, September 29, 2007
9 – 10 a.m.
Start off your day right with a yummy continental breakfast with Curious George that will be sure to satisfy your appetite, but not your curiosity! Give Curious George a hug, meet new friends to explore the Museum with, hear stories and more. Prepaid reservations are required; space is limited. Cost is $8 per Museum member and $15 per non-member.  Museum admission is included. Children younger than one are free. Call 651-225-6036.

Yellow Hat Days
Fridays, September 14 – October 12, 2007
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

A month of Fridays devoted to Curious George’s best friend’s favorite accessory: his Yellow Hat. Visitors can make their own paper hats, join in a yellow hat parade and settle in for stories about Curious George and The Man in the Yellow Hat during Story Time.

Curious About Critters
Saturdays, September 1 – October 27, 2007
1 – 3 p.m.
Join us every Saturday in September and October for drop-in, interactive live animal programs presented by organizations like Eco-Education, Carpenter Nature Center, The Raptor Center and more! Be inquisitive like Curious George and learn all about these fascinating creatures and the natural world they live in.

Special Hours

Monday, September 3            Labor Day - Museum Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Ongoing Activities

Daily                                          Big Fun!
11:30 a.m.                                   Shake out your sillies during fun activities.

10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.               Story Time
                                                   Join us for reading adventures as we share our favorite tales.

Daily (thru Sept. 3)            Studio Arts at the Rooftop ArtPark
10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.                Drop-in for art exploration, weather permitting.

Weekdays                                 Exploration Station
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.                     Drop–in for gooey, sticky hands–on fun.

1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday                Habitot® Tuesday
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.                       No groups are scheduled. Stories, music, moving
                                                   and art programming with our youngest visitors in mind. Presented by St. Paul Travelers.

2nd & 4th Tuesday                     Preschool-Kindergarten Tuesday
9:30 a.m. – 3  p.m.                      No older groups scheduled.  Activities are designed for preschool and kindergarten age children to discover stories, music, moving and art. Presented by St. Paul Travelers. 

Fridays                                       Friday Family Fun Night           
5 – 8 p.m.                                  

6 - 7:30 p.m.            Family Arts – Gyotaku (fish printing)
                                Experience drop-in arts exploration for the whole family! Explore the natural world through the traditional Japanese art of fish printing. Presented by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation.

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

Saturdays & Sundays               Inventor’s Workshop
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.                          Investigate different ways to build structures using a variety of materials. Presented by Seagate Technology.


Special Activities     
                                                 

September 16 , 2007       Target Free 3rd Sunday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.         Free admission for all visitors today!

Tuesdays         Big Fun! with Curious George
11:30 a.m         Jump into the fun with Curious George costume character.

Saturdays & Sundays         Meet Curious George!
(except September 16), 1 p.m.          The Curious George costume character will make an appearance throughout the Museum.

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