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Museum Calendar 2012 |
Revised 1/30/12 |
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Go here for information on
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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 As a
thank you to those in the Armed Forces and their families, METC will once
again participate in the |
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