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Themed Activities for Valentine's Day Weekend
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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Themed Activities for Valentine’s Day Weekend
Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14
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Special programming on Saturday, February 13:
· 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Art Studio Open Hours
Guests will make a variety of Valentine’s Day crafts for their loved ones, including a Valentine’s Day Mobile and a thoughtful card. There will even be an opportunity for face painting!
· 12 and 2 p.m. – Special Valentine’s Day Story Time
Love is in the air! Visitors can join Children’s Museum Imaginators for a special story time with Mother Goose or Father Gander. They will read “The Night Before Valentine’s Day” by Natasha Wing and illustrated by Heidi Petach. In the story, kids are getting ready for the sweetest holiday of the year.
Special programming on Sunday, February 14:
· 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Art Studio Open Hours
Guests will make a variety of Valentine’s Day crafts for their loved ones, including a Valentine’s Day Mobile and a thoughtful card. There will even be an opportunity for face painting!
· 2 p.m. – Special Valentine’s Day Story Time
Love is in the air! Visitors can join Children’s Museum Imaginators for a special story time with Mother Goose or Father Gander. They will read “The Night Before Valentine’s Day” by Natasha Wing and illustrated by Heidi Petach. In the story, kids are getting ready for the sweetest holiday of the year.
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.