Museum Calendar 2010

revised 2/04/10

 

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Pre-Groundhog Day,  Monday, 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.  $5 Admission for all participants and Regular Admission for all others.

 

New Exhibit Opens,  Tuesday, February 2rd  Regular Hours

Before European settlers inhabited New Jersey, the locals were American Indians known as the Lenape. 

In the new exhibit Lenape: Tools & Daily Living, visitors will discover the tools used by these original Jersey natives as they lived, worked and played.  Open February 2010 – January 2011.  Regular Admission.

 

Kids’ Club, Be My Valentine,  Thursday, February 4th  4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Club goers will make their own custom old-fashioned Valentines to give to someone they love.  Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-weekly after-school activity program.  Space is limited.  Pre-registration required.  Call 973-377-2982 x12.  Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions.  Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.

 

Family Fun Day,  Saturday, February 13th  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.

 

Kids’ Club, Hail to the Chief,  Wednesday, February 17th  4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Celebrate President’s Day at the Museum as participants make their very own Abraham Lincoln Banks to take home.  Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-weekly after-school activity program. 

Space is limited.  Pre-registration required.  Call 973-377-2982 x12.  Admission for Members is $18

for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions.  Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.

 

Lenape Culture: An Introduction to American Indian Life in New Jersey,

Sunday, February 21st  2 PM

Join Beverly A. Friend as she presents a variety of authentic artifacts, crafts and clothing to explain Lenape daily life, beliefs, history and creative expression.  She will also explain the special relationships between the people, the animals and the forest preceding contact with Europeans.  This program is funded by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.  Space is limited.  Pre-registration recommended.  Call 973-377-2982 x14.  FREE!  

 

Happy Birthday Widget!,  Sunday, February 28th   1 PM - 3 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.

 $5 Admission for all participants and Regular Admission for all others.

 

Kids’ Club, Here’s Looking at You!  Wednesday, March 3rd  4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Children will make their own set of wacky glasses.  Participants are encouraged to bring in a pair of old glasses to be donated to New Eyes for the Needy.  Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-weekly after-school activity program.  Space is limited.  Pre-registration required.  Call 973-377-2982 x12.  Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions.  Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.

 

The Lenape or Delaware Indians,  Sunday, May 2nd  2 PM
Meet John T. Kraft as he examines the Lenape Indian way of life in New Jersey with a slide-illustrated lecture, which includes folklore, prehistoric artifacts, traditional clothing, arts and crafts, musical instruments and weapons.  This program was offered through the Horizons Speakers Bureau of New Jersey Council for the Humanities.  Space is limited.  Pre-registration recommended.  Call 973-377-2982 x14.  FREE!  

 

Family Fun Day,  Saturday, March 13th  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.

 

Kids’ Club, Spring Holidays,  Thursday, March 18th  4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Attendees will welcome in spring as they create festive placemats to use at home.  Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-weekly after-school activity program.  Space is limited.  Pre-registration required.  Call 973-377-2982 x12.  Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions.  Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.   

 

Pysanky Workshop,  Saturday, March 27th  2:00 – 5:00 PM

Learn the ancient art of Ukrainian egg decorating called Pysanky with Odarka Stockert & Marie Salthouse.  Participants will get a hands-on experience using the unique techniques needed to create these colorful masterpieces.  Open to ages 6 and up.  Pre-registration is required by March 20th.  Admission is $15 for Members & $20 for non-members (includes all supplies).

 

Stuffed Animal Sleepover, 

Wednesday, March 31st  4 - 5 PM - Thursday, April 1st  Regular Hours

Bring your favorite stuffed animal or doll for a sleepover on Tuesday, 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 Wednesday, April 1st between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm 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.  $5 for ALL participants, (includes both day's activities) and Regular Admission for all others. 

 

Kids’ Club, Fabulous Fabric,  Wednesday, April 7th  4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Unique fabric collages will be made by those attending.  Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-weekly after-school activity program.  Space is limited.  Pre-registration required.  Call 973-377-2982 x12.  Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions.  Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.

 

Family Fun Day,  Saturday, April 10th  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.

 

Kids’ Club, Food Art   Tuesday, April 20th  4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Children will learn about creating art with various food items and will make a dried bean box.  Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-weekly after-school activity program.  Space is limited.  Pre-registration required.  Call 973-377-2982 x12.  Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions.  Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.

 

The Lenape or Delaware Indians,  Sunday, May 2nd  2 PM
Meet John T. Kraft as he examines the Lenape Indian’s way of life in New Jersey with a slide-illustrated lecture, which includes folklore, prehistoric artifacts, traditional clothing, arts and crafts, musical instruments and weapons.  This program is funded by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.  Space is limited.  Pre-registration recommended.  Call 973-377-2982 x14.  FREE!  

 

Kids’ Club, Mother’s Day,  Thursday, May 6th  4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Club goers will make a special gift for Mom for Mother’s Day.  Open to children 6-11 years old,

Kids’ Club is a bi-weekly after-school activity program.  Space is limited.  Pre-registration required. 

Call 973-377-2982 x12.  Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. 

Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.

 

Family Fun Day,  Saturday, May 8th  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.

 

Luke Miller Day,  Saturday, May 15th  11 AM - 4 PM

Celebrate Madison’s local Colonial hero, Luke Miller and learn more this famous man and his time period during a continuous all day viewing of the DVD Luke Miller: Forging History. 

For more information call 973-377-2982 x10.  Admission by Donation. 

 

Be Our Guest,  Sunday, May 16th  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, the 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!

 

Kids’ Club, Treasure Discoveries,  Tuesday, May 18th  4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Learn how to create art using found objects.  Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-weekly

after-school activity program.  Space is limited.  Pre-registration required.  Call 973-377-2982 x12.  Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions.  Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.

 

Kids’ Club, You’ve been Framed!,  Wednesday, June 2nd  4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Using their creativity, participants will decorate their own personal picture frame.  Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-weekly after-school activity program.  Space is limited.  Pre-registration required.  Call 973-377-2982 x12.  Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions.  Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.

 

Family Fun Day,  Saturday, June 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.

 

Kids’ Club, Father’s Day,  Thursday, June 17th  4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Club goers will make a special gift for Dad for Father’s Day.  Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-weekly after-school activity program.  Space is limited.  Pre-registration required.  Call 973-377-2982 x12.  Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. 

Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.

 

Family Fun Day, Ice Cream Social,  Saturday, July 10th  1 PM - 3 PM

Cool off from the hot summer sun at METC's annual Ice Cream Social.  Make your own sundae with

and participate in the numerous games and activities taking place, while you explore our current exhibit. 

Drop in any time between the hours of 1-3 pm to participate. 

Advanced registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12 for more information.  Call for Prices.

 

Family Fun Day,  Saturday, September 11th  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.

 

Family Fun Day,  Saturday, October 9th  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.

 

Family Fun Day,  Saturday, November 13th  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.

 

Family Fun Day,  Saturday, December 11th  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.

 

 

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