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September 2007
News on events, programs and exhibits at The Children's Museum in West Hartford
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Stella’s Last Light
September 15 & 16, 2007
The weekend of September 15 and 16 will be the last time you can see the Gengras Planetarium’s Spitz Space Transit Projector in full operation. Stella, as she is affectionately known to kids, needs to be removed to make way for the new SciDome projector made possible thanks to a major gift from Travelers. Stella has been in service since the Gengras Planetarium opened in 1968. In that time Stella has shown the stars to over one million earthlings. So come see a show and enjoy Stella’s last light.
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Vacation Science
Columbus Day, October 8
Our most popular theme is back - Robots! You won’t want to miss out on this amazing day of science fun. Sign up today for Robot Roll Call. Make new friends. Explore the world of robotics. Build your very own robot to take home. View a spectacular show in our new Science Dome theater. Visit our website for registration details.
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Birthday Fun!
Celebrate your child's special day at
The Children's Museum
We have altered our party times to better serve you! In addition, beginning October 6, every birthday party will include a fulldome digital science show in our new Travelers Science Dome at the Gengras Planetarium. For more information visit our website, call our registrar at 860-231-2830 ext. 44 or email Events@TheChildrensMuseumCT.org
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Tales & Tails
Our popular animal themed morning series for toddlers begins Tues. Sept. 25th. This 8-week morning program includes art, animals, literature and music. Pre-registration is required.
Download flyer (pdf)
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Save the Date - The Halloween Howl
Monday, October 29, 5 - 8 pm
It’s going to be a “Spooktacular” event!
Children and adults are encouraged to come in costume! There will be games, prizes, crafts, animal demos, story telling and face painting. Also a special showing of Zula Patrol (TM) in the new Travelers Science Dome.
$7/person (ages 2 and older)
Open to Family and Corporate Members!
To register call 860-231-2830 ext. 44 or email Events@TheChildrensMuseumCT.org
SPACE IS LIMITED, CALL TODAY!
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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
The Gengras Planetarium is closed for renovations September 17 - October 5
The all NEW TRAVELERS SCIENCE DOME opens Saturday, October 6
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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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Raptor Day
Sunday, September 16
The Nature Center will sponsor its third annual Raptor Day from 1:30-3:30 pm. Come take a tour of our bird of prey enclosures and learn about fall “hawk-watching” in our area, as we look for migrating broad-winged hawks. Join us at our "owl pellet table." Refreshments will be available. Admission to this event is $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for children for members; $4.00 for adults and $3.00 for children for nonmembers. All proceeds benefit the Center’s raptor program.
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Fall Discovery Days
Begin in September
The Nature Center's enrichment program for children in preschool and grades K-3 begins in mid-September and continues through the school year. Read more...
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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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