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March 2009
News on events, programs and exhibits at The Children's Museum
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International Day of Planetaria
March 22, 2009
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
“Day of Planetaria” has been held in different countries yearly since 1995 and promotes knowledge of planetaria to the public. In addition to our regular show schedule, we will feature public demonstrations of solar and radio telescopes, weather permitting. Also, guest instructor F.J. Wallace will show his meteorite collection and answer questions at different times throughout the day. Check out this link for more information.
FREE with Museum Admission.
There is no pre-registration for this event.
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UTC Wildlife Sanctuary Fundraiser Photo Contest
Have you taken a great picture of a Museum animal or a pet and would like to share it with our visitors? Enter your animal photo in the UTC Wildlife Sanctuary Fundraiser Photo Contest for a chance to win $50 and have your photo displayed in our Green Gallery. The contest entry fee is $10.
Send an 8”x10” color or black and white photo with entry fee by March 13, 2009 to:
Photo Contest
The Children’s Museum
950 Trout Brook Drive
West Hartford, CT 06119
Include your name, age, address and phone number on the back of the photo. Staff judges will vote for the best 20 photos which will be displayed in the Green Gallery. Visitors will vote for the best photo which will receive a cash prize. Please do not enter the contest if you are a professional photographer.
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Earth Hour
Saturday, March 28, 2009
The Children's Museum will be hosting activities to raise awareness about global warming and alternative forms of energy. Lights in our exhibit halls will be turned off periodically throughout the Museum and guides will be stationed at the exhibits to speak to guests about Earth Hour, alternative energy sources, and global warming. Guests can also make pinwheels to create their own wind power.
Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour. In 2008, the message had grown into a global sustainability movement, with 50 million people switching off their lights. Global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Rome’s Colosseum, the Sydney Opera House, and the Coca-Cola billboard in Times Square all stood in darkness. Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to Earth Hour 2009.
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Special Offer for Our Friends
The Children’s Museum has teamed up with Sesame Street Live to offer you a special discount to next week’s performances at the Palace Theater in Waterbury. Use the code “GROVER” when buying tickets online for performances of Sesame Street Live “When Elmo Grows Up” March 13-15, 2009 and receive $3 off the regular ticket price (excludes Gold Circle seating).
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April Vacation Science
April 13-17 and April 20-24, 2009
This year we will be running two April Vacation Science Camp weeks to better accommodate the various school vacations. Join us for 5 science-packed days. Choose from Bubble Blast, Grossology II, Mystery Solved, Creepy Creatures, and Balloon Festival. Each day is filled with hands-on science excitement. Explore the museum, conduct mad science experiments, see one of our planetarium shows and meet some of our live animals.
To register for April Vacation Science, contact our Registration Department at 860.231.2830 x 44. For more information visit the Vacation Science website.
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The Children’s Museum Preschool
April Vacation Program
April 13-17, 2009
The Preschool will be celebrating the arrival of spring with “Be Kind to Mother Nature.” Children ages 4, 5, and 6 may participate in our half-day or full-day program. Indoor and outdoor activities will be focused on recycling and reusing, spring plantings, and the rebirth of spring.
Call the Preschool at 860.523.7449 for registration information.
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Explore Volunteering at The Children’s Museum
Do you like spending time at the Museum and helping others? The Children’s Museum offers fun and rewarding volunteer opportunities in several departments, including our newest exhibit, CyberSafari. We are currently looking for people interested in interacting with, and helping, our visitors. For more information, please visit our website or call 860.231.2830 x38.
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Summer Science Camp
Starting July 6, 2009
The fun and learning continues this summer with our best ever Summer Science Camp. We’re planning an action-packed summer chock full of old favorites and some great new additions. Summer Camp begins the week of July 6 and continues for seven weeks. Our weekly themes include Art Squad, Junior Vets, Young Wizards, Space Cadets, Robo Engineers, Lab Rats and Eco Explorers.
To register for Summer Science Camp, contact our Registration Department at 860.231.2830 x 44. Be sure to take advantage of our Summer Early Bird Registration Special before March 31. For more information, visit the Vacation Science Camp website.
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SteveSongs Benefit Concert
Thursday, April 16, 2009
10:30 am
Wolcott Elementary School
71 Wolcott Road, West Hartford
Steve Roslonek of SteveSongs will perform his award-winning music for kids and families in a solo concert to benefit The Children’s Museum. Steve’s signature songs are educational and entertaining – music that both kids and parents will enjoy.
Tickets are $10 in advance at the SteveSongs website or by calling 1.800.937.3397. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door for $15.
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Save the Date for
A Child’s World
A Child’s World is The Children’s Museum’s 13th annual fundraising event to benefit our educational programming and exhibits, including our on-site and outreach programs for students in Connecticut’s priority school districts.
Saturday Evening, May 9, 2009
Tumble Brook Country Club
Bloomfield
Join us for an entertaining evening of special cocktails, sit-down dinner, silent and live auctions - including the opportunity to sponsor one of our wildlife sanctuary animals - and some special fun!
For more information call 860.231.2830 x51 or visit our website.
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Birdies Mean Bucks for
The Children’s Museum
Make a pledge to the Travelers Championship Birdies for Charity and support the Museum.
Simply make a pledge per birdie made at the upcoming Travelers Championship – 1¢, 2¢, 10¢, $1 – whatever amount you wish. (Last year, the tournament had 1,673 birdies.)
Fill out a pledge card, hand it in the next time you visit the Museum, or send it directly to the address on the card.
Or click on the Birdie below and pledge online:
- Click “Register Now”
- Select package type: Per Birdie Pledge or Flat Donation
- Create a username and password
- Enter your contact information
- Make a pledge or donation to The Children’s Museum
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For more information on supporting The Children’s Museum through Birdies for Charity, contact Dawn Veillette Diana at 860.231.2830 x51.
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Give a penny to The Children’s Museum every time you search the internet.
Go to GoodSearch.com and enter The Children’s Museum as the organization you want to support. One penny for every search will be given to us without you spending a dime!
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The Children's Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am – 5 pm; Sundays 12-5 pm
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The Children's Museum is located at 950 Trout Brook Drive in West Hartford, Connecticut
860.231.2824 • TheChildrensMuseumCT.org
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Nature Center Offers
Family Concert
Sunday, March 8, 2009
The Nature Center presents a one-hour family concert with Maria Sangiolo. Sangiolo's new release, “Under the Mystic Sea,” has won a Children’s Music Web Award and a Parent’s Choice Recommendation. Call 860.693.0263 to buy tickets.
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Nature Center Continues Monthly Story Hours
Monday, March 9, 2009
Story hour continues at the Nature Center with a one-hour program geared for children ages 2-5. Pre-registration is requested as space is limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Winter Photography Exhibit
Susan Forbes Hansen’s black-and-white winter photography exhibit, “The Black and White Season,” will hang in the auditorium at Roaring Brook Nature Center through the end of winter. The exhibit is open during regular Nature Center hours.
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Family Nature Walk to Focus on Spring Signs
Sunday, March 22, 2009
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
The Nature Center will offer a guided walk for all ages focusing on signs of spring.
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Teaching Nature Through Picture Books
Saturday, March 28, 2009
OR
Monday, March 30, 2009
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The Nature Center will offer a program on how to teach your pre-schoolers about the natural world while simply reading books with them. Based on the "Whole Book Approach," the program is appropriate for children ages 3-6 accompanied by parents. Two sessions are scheduled.
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Betty Kleiner Lecture to Focus on Rare Birds
Sunday, March 29, 2009
2:00 pm
Mark Szantyr, one of Connecticut’s leading birders, will be the featured speaker at Roaring Brook Nature Center’s annual Betty Kleiner Memorial Lecture.
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Nature Center Hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm;
Sundays from 1 - 5 pm. Trails through Werner’s Woods open daily dawn until dusk.
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The Roaring Brook Nature Center is located at 70 Gracey Road in Canton, Connecticut
860.693.0263 • RoaringBrook.org
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