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March 2008
News on events, programs and exhibits at The Children's Museum in West Hartford
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Way-Out Wednesday
Legends of the Night Sky
March 19, 2008 • 3-5 PM
Children aged 5 to 10 with a grown-up can see the story of Orion, hear a story about sportsmanship, and design a craft all under the stars of the new Travelers Science Dome. Sponsored by Travelers. $5.00/member child, FREE/member adult; $12.00/nonmember child, $8.00/nonmember adult. Call 860.231.2830 x 44 or visit our website for more information.
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On March 20, 2008 wear your favorite sweater to the Museum and get one dollar off each Travelers Science Dome ticket to special showings of The Sky Above Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. In honor of what would have been his eightieth birthday, we are offering the program at 11:00AM, 12:00 PM, and 1:00PM that day only. Visit the Website for more information.
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Tales & Tails
Join us for our spring session of Tales & Tails, featuring our toddler morning series for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Classes are held on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30-10:15 and run for 8 consecutive weeks, beginning April 1. The program includes arts and crafts, live animal presentations, music and movement, and related stories.
Please call 231.2830 ext. 44.
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Earth Day 2008
Join us in celebrating Earth Day. The museum will be hosting an Earth Day evening Saturday, April 19, 2008
6 to 9 pm. Tour the museum, make nature crafts, enjoy special animal demonstrations, face painting, Department of Environmental Protection Booth and a roaring bonfire.
$10 – members; $12 – non –members
Pre-registration required - 860.231.2830 x22
Sponsored in part by Cabot Creamery
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Spring into Science Fun!
Spring is in the air and budding young scientists won’t want to miss The Children’s Museum’s Vacation Science program, April 14 - 18. Join us for 5 science-packed days. Choose from Dino Detectives, Perilous Pirates, Medieval Mayhem, Minor Miners or Zany Zeppelins. Each day is filled with hands-on science exploration and excitement.
Visit our Website for detailed information or call
860. 231.2830, extension 44 to register.
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Celebrate your child’s special day!
Invite our animals to your home!
Does your child love our animals as much as we do? If you are planning a celebration at home this year, our Birthday Party Staff can provide a cool critter demonstration just for you and your guests. Snakes, lizards, turtles, ferrets and chinchillas are waiting to meet you.
For more information on our many packages, visit our Website or call 860.231.2830, x 44.
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Save the Date for a GalaSaurus
Good Time!
The Children’s Museum celebrates igniting the curiosity of children through science and nature at our 12th annual gala and fundraiser.
Saturday Evening, May 10, 2008
Tumble Brook Country Club
Bloomfield, Connecticut
Tickets are $150 and $250
Sponsorships available starting at $2,500
For more information call 860.231.2830 x 51.
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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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Special Events
March 2008
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Nature Center Announces More Story Hours
Nature Center Story hours continue at 1 PM on March 10th with a one hour program for children ages 2-5. Pre-registration is requested as space is limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Signs Of Spring Walk
On Sunday March 30th, Roaring Brook Nature Center will offer a walk focusing on the signs of spring. The walk begins at 2 PM and lasts for 90 minutes. Members price is $3 for adults and $2 for children; non-members is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children.
Nature Center Summer Program brochures are now available. Call the Center at
693-0263 or check the web site shortly for a list of programs.
For more information, visit our Website.
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Nature Center Hours: Tuesday through 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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