Animal Art
Farewell ANIMAL ART, Hello TRASH
By Albert Songalia at September 20, 2011 | 9:04 am | 18 Comments
First off, I would just like to say hi and hello to you all. My name is Albert Songalia, aka Penguino. I’ve been an employee of The New Children’s Museum for over three fun years, working as a Museum Guide and Facilitator, and, on occasion, as an artist and camp artist for this lovely organization. [...]
more...Animal Art Memories
By Jason Alfonso at September 9, 2011 | 9:06 am | 13 Comments
We’re celebrating your favorite memories. What was your favorite artwork or studio project? Rainbow jumpy? Giant horse? Share it with us.
more...Abby Linsolaw shares her artwork
By Jason Alfonso at April 1, 2011 | 9:47 am | 0 Comment
One of our goals in The New Children’s Museum is to provide our visitors a memorable experience each time you step into the museum. We recently received this beautiful artwork created by one of our visitors, Abby Linsolaw (4th grade). We are glad to see how much fun she had on our Apex Chariots. Hope [...]
more...Night at the Museum
By Jason Alfonso at March 9, 2011 | 5:42 pm | 13 Comments
Come check out NCM at night on Thursday, March 24 from 4–6pm! Design your very own night vision goggles in our Owl Eyes workshop or bring your favorite animal stories and family legends to life through interactive Totem Story Time. Groove to the beat with the Oak Park Percussion Ensemble starting at 5 pm. Free with Museum admission. [...]
more...Visitors love NCM!
By Visitor Services at December 13, 2010 | 5:24 pm | 0 Comment
Here’s what some of our visitors have to say… Rob says: The times that I’ve been there it’s obvious that the kids love the place so it seems like a sure-fire bet if you’re a parent/nanny/teacher. Shelby says: Excellent way to spend the afternoon with our son! So many activities to stimulate his little mind. [...]
more...Congratulations, Allie!
By Visitor Services at November 8, 2010 | 12:27 pm | 0 Comment
Congratulations to our October Artist of the Month raffle winner, Allie. This month’s question was: What do you do to help protect animals and their homes? Check out Allie’s one-of-a-kind submission…
more...Congratulations, Jula!
By Visitor Services at September 29, 2010 | 11:28 am | 15 Comments
Congratulations to our September Artist of the Month raffle winner, Jula. This month’s question was: If you were a hybrid animal, what would you look like? Check out Jula’s one-of-a-kind submission…
more...Legways are back!
By Gavon Morris at September 27, 2010 | 7:05 pm | 0 Comment
This October, NCM will celebrate artist of the month Roman de Salvo by letting his kid-powered vehicles take over the Museum! De Salvo’s beloved Legways return to NCM for one month only. While Felipe Dulzaides’ Missing Links (affectionately known as “the rainbow jumpy”) is off-site at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh from September 30 – [...]
more...Congratulations, Cash!
By Visitor Services at September 1, 2010 | 4:16 pm | 0 Comment
Congratulations to our August Artist of the Month raffle winner, Cash. This month’s question was: What does your habitat look like? Check out Cash’s one-of-a-kind submission…
more...Congratulations, Maddie!
By Visitor Services at August 2, 2010 | 11:10 pm | 1 Comments
Congratulations to our July Artist of the Month raffle winner, Maddie. This month’s question was: If you were and animal with camouflage fur, what would your pattern be? Check out Maddie’s one-of-a-kind submission…
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