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we love letters
By Visitor Services at November 19, 2009 | 5:02 pm | 0 Comment
A few weeks ago, a group of 2nd graders from a local school toured NCM through our School Visits program. Following their visit, the class sent us a huge stack of letters—one from each student. According to Chase E., NCM is “the awesomest museum ever made,” while Matthew C. thinks it’s “the best museum in [...]
more...spiderman @ ncm
By Visitor Services at November 16, 2009 | 11:17 am | 0 Comment
Spiderman was here today! He spent about 25 minutes scaling our climbing wall…
more...Habit-at
By Visitor Services at November 12, 2009 | 12:53 pm | 0 Comment
As you explore the new born world of Animal Art, there is a complimentary theme that you just can’t miss: habitat. The Museum offers many opportunities to consider the relationship between the places and spaces where animals are and the behaviors, or habits, they exhibit. After visiting works like Missing Links (our crazy jumpy tube [...]
more...The Museum of Our Very Own Perspectives
By Visitor Services at November 4, 2009 | 1:07 pm | 1 Comments
“Don’t judge a man before walking two moons in his moccasins.” The New Children’s Museum is a place where we can slow down and interact with art and each other, absorbing concepts and creating new ideas about the world around us. While we are here we’re free to roam and investigate on our own terms. [...]
more...New Creatures!
By Visitor Services at October 20, 2009 | 11:39 pm | 1 Comments
A whole bunch of new creatures have invaded (infested?) NCM as part of Animal Art. You’ve got to come meet them all in person, but here’s a rundown of the animals that have taken over our building… This is our newborn whale—isn’t she cute? We said goodbye to the Painted Bug, but painting our new [...]
more...Dancing the Day Away
By Visitor Services at August 6, 2009 | 6:47 pm | 0 Comment
Eveoke Dance Studio was here at NCM during our last Target Free Second Sunday. After an amazing performance, with kids from all ages, they held a workshop out in the Museum Park for everyone to learn a hip-hop dance! Check out the video to see the fun! Want to be part of the dance crew? Eveoke [...]
more...What is Essential is Invisible to the Eyes
By Visitor Services at July 21, 2009 | 12:15 pm | 20 Comments
“And now here is my secret, a very simple secret; it is only with the heart that one can see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye.” —Antoine de Saint-Exupery Aptly named after one of the most tender quotes in the well-loved story, “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, NCM’s newest Summer [...]
more...Target Free Second Sunday – July 12
By Visitor Services at July 1, 2009 | 4:09 pm | 0 Comment
Target Free Second Sunday is coming up at The New Children’s Museum. On July 12th we will open our doors at 10am, with free admission sponsored by Target. We hope you’re ready for some summer fun! Tap Fever Dance Studio and Eveoke Dance Studio will bring their dancing shoes, ready to wow and entertain your [...]
more...Imagination and Harold & the Purple Crayon
By Visitor Services at June 30, 2009 | 12:06 pm | 1 Comments
“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Albert Einstein Summer is here and it’s time to play! With more kids out of school the Museum is filled with the easygoing spirit these warm months embody. NCM has always been a place where imagination reigns and anyone who visits can let their creative energy burst wherever it [...]
more...music + movement
By Visitor Services at June 18, 2009 | 9:39 am | 0 Comment
Music and Movement Class is back at NCM. Songs, dance, and play–all rolled in to this energetic 45 minute class. Bring your toddler (2 and under) and get active! Tuesdays from 11:30am – 12:30pm (note time change) Sign up for the series, or drop-in and try it out. Want more details? Click here!
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