Museum Calendar 2012

Revised 1/30/12

 

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Pre-Groundhog Day, Wednesday, February 1st  4 PM - 5 PM

Pop-up to the Museum to celebrate Groundhog Day with an afternoon of ground hog themed activities.  Appropriate for children 2-6 years old.  Advance registration recommended.  Call 973-377-2982 x12 for more information.  $3 Admission for all participants and Regular Admission for all others.

 

Year of the Dragon, Sunday, February 5th  2 PM

Ring in the Year of the Dragon!  Learn about the customs and traditions that are celebrated on Chinese New Year.  Meet our resident dragon and enjoy an afternoon of crafts, stories and more.  Advance registration recommended.  Call 973-377-2982 x12 for more information.  $3 Admission for all participants and Regular Admission for all others.

 

Family Fun Day,  Saturday, February 11th  1 PM - 3 PM

Join us at the Museum for lots of family fun and a craft activity.  Family Fun Day is held the 2nd Saturday of every month throughout the year.  Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12.  Regular Admission.

 

smART stART,  Monday, February 13th  1 PM - 3 PM

Enjoy Monday afternoon “play dates” at the Museum throughout the year. Children and their parents are invited to drop in and participate in creative, hands-on projects and story time.  For ages 3-5.  Pre-registration required one week in advance of each session! Admission is $3/person. To register call Curator of Education, Meg Wastie at 973-377-2982 x12 or email her at schools@metc.org.

 

Paper Toy Workshop,  Saturday, February 18th  1 PM

Learn the unique techniques needed to make toys out of paper.  Discover how a sheet of paper can be more than just something to write on.  Participants will get the opportunity to create a number of toys that they can bring home.  Appropriate for Adults and children 8 and older.  Space is limited.  Pre-registration required.  Admission is $7 for Non-members and $5 for Members.  Call 973-377-2982 x14 to register.

 

smART stART,  Monday, February 27th  1 PM - 3 PM

Enjoy Monday afternoon “play dates” at the Museum throughout the year. Children and their parents are invited to drop in and participate in creative, hands-on projects and story time.  For ages 3-5.  Pre-registration required one week in advance of each session! Admission is $3/person. To register call Curator of Education, Meg Wastie at 973-377-2982 x12 or email her at schools@metc.org.

 

New Exhibit Opens,  Tuesday, February 28th  Regular Hours

Why is an unmarried woman called a spinster?  Why does the weasel go pop?  What raises your hackles?  Find out in the Museum’s new exhibit, Spinning Tales: The Fabric of New Jersey.  The exhibit tells the story of Early America through the crafts of spinning and weaving, following the process from gathering the raw materials to preparing the materials, to working the materials, to fine finished products.  Programs, events and workshops will be held throughout the exhibit’s duration.  Visit www.metc.org for up-to-date information.  Regular Admission.

 

Happy Birthday Widget!, Tuesday, February 28th   4 PM - 5 PM

You are invited to celebrate our mascot, Widget the Beaver’s birthday.  Join us at the Museum for an afternoon of fun beaver activities and birthday goodies.  Appropriate for children 2-6 years old.  Advance registration recommended; call 973-377-2982 x12 for more information.  $3 Admission for all participants and Regular Admission for all others.

 

Leaping into Leap Day, Wednesday, February 29th   4 PM - 5 PM

This festive day only comes once every four years and the Museum wants to celebrate!  Children are invited to leap over for an afternoon of Leap Year themed activities and crafts they won’t want to miss.  Advance registration recommended; call 973-377-2982 x12 for more information.  $3 Admission for all participants and Regular Admission for all others.

 

Family Fun Day,  Saturday, March 10th  1 PM - 3 PM

Join us at the Museum for lots of family fun and a craft activity.  Family Fun Day is held the 2nd Saturday of every month throughout the year.  Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12.  Regular Admission.

 

smART stART,  Monday, March 12th  1 PM - 3 PM

Enjoy Monday afternoon “play dates” at the Museum throughout the year. Children and their parents are invited to drop in and participate in creative, hands-on projects and story time.  For ages 3-5.  Pre-registration required one week in advance of each session! Admission is $3/person. To register call Curator of Education, Meg Wastie at 973-377-2982 x12 or email her at schools@metc.org.

 

Lucky Leprechaun Day!,  Friday, March 16th  3 PM - 4PM

Everyone’s Irish for the Day at the Museum.  Learn about Irish history, join in various crafts and activities and enjoy some yummy refreshments.  Appropriate for ages 5-10 years old.  Advance registration recommended; call 973-377-2982 x12 for more information.  $3 admission/ participant & Regular Admission for all others. 

 

Wizards, Witches and Wonder,  Sunday, March 18th 2 PM

Calling all magical wizards and witches!  Grab your wands and come dressed in your spellbinding finest to the Museum for an afternoon filled with a variety of enchanting activities, games and crafts.  Appropriate for ages 5-10 years old.  Space is limited.  Advance registration strongly recommended; call 973-377-2982 x12.  $3 admission/ participant & Regular Admission for all others.     

 

Pysanky Workshop,  Saturday, March 24th   10 AM -1 PM & 2 - 5 PM

Learn the ancient art of Ukrainian egg decorating called Pysanky.  Participants will get a hands-on experience using the unique techniques needed to create these colorful masterpieces.  AM session and PM session is open to ages 8 and up.  Admission is $15 for Members & $20 for non-members (includes all supplies).  Space is limited; pre-registration is required call 973-377-2982 x14.  

 

smART stART,  Monday, March 26th  1 PM - 3 PM

Enjoy Monday afternoon “play dates” at the Museum throughout the year. Children and their parents are invited to drop in and participate in creative, hands-on projects and story time.  For ages 3-5.  Pre-registration required one week in advance of each session! Admission is $3/person. To register call Curator of Education, Meg Wastie at 973-377-2982 x12 or email her at schools@metc.org.

 

Stuffed Animal Sleepover,  Saturday, March 31st  4 - 5 PM - Sunday, April 1st  Regular Hours

Bring your favorite stuffed animal or doll for a sleepover on March 31st.  Enjoy a snack and story time with your toy and then tuck them in to spend the night at the Museum.  Come back on April 1st during Regular Hours to pick-up your stuffed animal, make a craft and find out what mischief they have gotten into during the night!  Appropriate for children 2-6 years old.  Advance registration recommended; call 973-377-2982 x12 for more information.  $3 admission/participant & Regular Admission for all others (includes both day's activities). 

 

smART stART,  Monday, April 9th  1 PM - 3 PM

Enjoy Monday afternoon “play dates” at the Museum throughout the year. Children and their parents are invited to drop in and participate in creative, hands-on projects and story time.  For ages 3-5.  Pre-registration required one week in advance of each session! Admission is $3/person. To register call Curator of Education, Meg Wastie at 973-377-2982 x12 or email her at schools@metc.org.

 

Family Fun Day,  Saturday, April 14th  1 PM - 3 PM

Join us at the Museum for lots of family fun and a craft activity.  Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12.  Regular Admission.

 

smART stART,  Monday, April 23rd  1 PM - 3 PM

Enjoy Monday afternoon “play dates” at the Museum throughout the year. Children and their parents are invited to drop in and participate in creative, hands-on projects and story time.  For ages 3-5.  Pre-registration required one week in advance of each session! Admission is $3/person. To register call Curator of Education, Meg Wastie at 973-377-2982 x12 or email her at schools@metc.org.

 

Family Fun Day,  Saturday, May 12th  1 PM - 3 PM

Join us at the Museum for lots of family fun and a craft activity.  Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12.  Regular Admission.

 

smART stART,  Monday, May 14th  1 PM - 3 PM

Enjoy Monday afternoon “play dates” at the Museum throughout the year. Children and their parents are invited to drop in and participate in creative, hands-on projects and story time.  For ages 3-5.  Pre-registration required one week in advance of each session! Admission is $3/person. To register call Curator of Education, Meg Wastie at 973-377-2982 x12 or email her at schools@metc.org.

 

Be Our Guest,  Sunday, May 20th Noon-5 PM
You are invited to visit more than a dozen historic sites and museums throughout Morris County FREE of charge on “Be Our Guest” Day.  In celebration of National Tourism Week, participating sites are opening their doors and waiving their usual admission fees, although guests are encouraged to contribute a non-perishable food item for donation to the local Food Pantry in lieu of the normal admission fee.  For more information contact the Morris County Tourism Bureau at 973-631-5151. FREE!

 

Blue Star Museum Season,  Memorial Day – Veterans Day  Regular Hours

As a thank you to those in the Armed Forces and their families, METC will once again participate in the Blue Star Museum program.  This is a free admission program available to any bearer of a Geneva Convention Common Access Card (CAC), A DD Form 1173 ID Card, or a DD Form 1173-1 ID Card, which includes active duty military and their immediate family members, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserve.  For more information call 973-377-2982 x14 or visit www.metc.org.  FREE!

 


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