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Meet the Holidays: Chinese New Year
Families can enjoy fun and educational programming all month long!
February is here, and Children’s Museum of Atlanta invites families to enjoy a month full of fun programming, special events and new exhibits! Children can embark on a thrilling jungle adventure with the “Mystery of the Mayan Medallion” exhibit, join in on various activities featuring Black History Month, participate in a celebratory dragon parade for the Chinese New Year and much more. Below is a schedule of exhibit information and special programming for February 2016.
Special Programming During February:
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Meet the Holidays: Chinese New Year
Saturday, February 6 and Sunday, February 7
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Special programming schedule for Saturday, February 6:
· 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. – Piccadilly Puppets Company presents Once Upon a Time in China
This enchanting Chinese tale is a multi-cultural gem with a moral about the importance of honesty. Visitors will enjoy a show featuring an Emperor who provides a future for the land he loves and a peasant boy who helps him.
· 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Art Studio Open Hours
The Art Studio will feature a special craft to celebrate the Chinese New Year! Children can create monkey ears to represent 2016 as the year of the monkey.
· 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Build It Lab Open Hours
Visitors are invited to participate in a Chinese New year-themed project! Children will build tangrams.
· 12 p.m. – Special Story Time
As Children’s Museum celebrates the Chinese New Year, visitors are invited to join Father Gander or Mother Goose for a special story time. Children will listen to a reading of the wonderful book “Dragon Dance: A Chinese New Year” by Joan Holub and Illustrated by Benrei Huang.
· 2 p.m. – Special Music & Movement
Families are invited to celebrate Chinese New Year with Children’s Museum of Atlanta as part of their popular “Meet the Holidays” program. The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a time for Chinese families to come together for a special gathering. It is also traditional for every family to clean their house, in order to sweep away any ill-fortune and to make way for good incoming luck. Visitors will celebrate with a special dragon parade, music and kid-powered “firecrackers” made from bubble wrap and stomping feet!
· 3 p.m. – Chinese American Culture Performing Group
Kids can enjoy “Chinese Tibetan Folk Dance Full of Love and Joy on the Heavenly Road,” a Chinese classical music piece, a Chinese New Year folk Song and 5000 Years of Chinese Dynasty Costume Show.
· 4 p.m. – Super Science Spectacular Show!
Special programming schedule for Sunday, February 7:
· 11 a.m. – Atlanta Chinese Dance Company
Guests can celebrate Chinese New Year with the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company! With dazzling costumes, colorful props and melodic music from China, authentic Chinese dances are interspersed with historical and cultural background information. Visitors will also have an opportunity to try their hand at traditional ribbon dancing!
· 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Art Studio Open Hours
The Art Studio will feature a special craft to celebrate the Chinese New Year! Children can create monkey ears to represent 2016 as the year of the monkey.
· 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Build It Lab Open Hours
Visitors are invited to participate in a Chinese New year-themed project! Children will build tangrams.
· 12 p.m. – Eat A Georgia Rainbow
During this cooking activity, visitors will learn how to make a sweet potato mousse with an added orange, which symbolizes good luck for the Chinese New Year.
· 1 p.m. –Mini Musical
· 2 p.m. – Special Story Time
As Children’s Museum celebrates the Chinese New Year, visitors are invited to join Father Gander or Mother Goose for a special story time. Children will listen to a reading of the wonderful book “Dragon Dance: A Chinese New Year” by Joan Holub and Illustrated by Benrei Huang.
· 3 p.m. – Special Music & Movement
Families are invited to celebrate Chinese New Year with Children’s Museum of Atlanta as part of their popular “Meet the Holidays” program. The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a time for Chinese families to come together for a special gathering. It is also traditional for every family to clean their house, in order to sweep away any ill-fortune and to make way for good incoming luck. Visitors will celebrate with a special dragon parade, music and kid-powered “firecrackers” made from bubble wrap and stomping feet!
· 4 p.m. – Super Spectacular Science Show
For more information or to support Children’s Museum of Atlanta, visit childrensmuseumatlanta.org
or call 404.659.KIDS [5437]
About Children’s Museum of Atlanta:
Children’s Museum of Atlanta is the only educational venue of its kind in Atlanta, presenting educational programs and exhibits designed for young children ages 0-8. The Museum’s mission is to spark imagination and inspire discovery and learning for all children through the power of play. With six permanent learning zones consisting of bright, creative and hands-on exhibits, the Museum supports inventive play-based exploration and experiential learning focused on the whole child. Core competencies for literacy, math and science are promoted throughout all exhibits and programming in alignment with the state and national Core Performance Standards. The Children’s Museum of Atlanta also offers parties, memberships, field trips, summer camp and private events. For more information or to support Children’s Museum of Atlanta, visit childrensmuseumatlanta.org or call 404.659.KIDS [5437].
Museum Admission: General Admission is $14.95 (plus tax) for anyone 1 – 100 years old. Babies and members are admitted for free. All daily programs are included in price of admission. Group rates and military discounts are available. For more information regarding ticket and membership options, visit childrensmuseumatlanta.org/plan-your-visit/faqs/.
Museum Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Closed on Wednesdays. Please check the Museum website to confirm hours of operation.