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May Special Activities

Big Dino Fun!
Dinosphere®
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Join us in the Late Cretaceous Period as we become part of a duckbill herd, go on a fossil hunt or have a conversation with an extinct T. rex!

Anne, Ruby and
Ryan's Stories

The Power of Children
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Experience the remarkable stories of Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges and Ryan White through live theatrical performances. Each of these amazing children made an impact on the world, courageously fighting against prejudice and intolerance. Now you can hear those stories as told by the people who lived them and the people whose lives they changed.
Due to the serious subject matter, all Power of Children performances are recommended for children ages 8 and up.

Rhyme Time
Playscape
Wednesdays; 11:30 a.m.
Join a special character for some of your favorite preschool rhymes.

Rock Climbing
ScienceWorks
Saturdays, Sundays and select school holidays
Free tickets (required to climb) are available at the front of ScienceWorks and are given out on a first-come, first-served basis. Morning climb tickets are available at 10 a.m.; afternoon climb tickets are available at 12:30 p.m. Climbing is for children ages 6 to 12, with one parent or guardian to handle the ropes for every two children.

Biotechnology
Learning Center

ScienceWorks
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Learn about biotechnology in special lab sessions designed for family groups and children ages 10 and up.

Dow AgroSciences SciencePort - Try our new investigation stations!
ScienceWorks
Daily, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; & 2 – 4 p.m.
Become a CSI — Curious Scientific Investigator. Family teams use interactive technology to explore science, investigating and solving mysteries about dinosaurs, biotech, and mysterious stains. Ages 9 and up with an accompanying adult. Check gallery for program times. For more information on how to sign up, visit ChildrensMuseum.org/SciencePort or SciencePort headquarters in ScienceWorks.

Dinosphere® Days

Star Wars™ Saturday

June 6; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Explore the ways of The Force and participate in out-of-this-world activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family!

©2009 Lucasfilm Ltd. & ™.
All rights reserved.
May Special Activities
ScienceClub

ScienceClubBig Dino Fun!
Dinosphere®
See gallery for times
Join us in the Late Cretaceous Period as we become part of a duckbill herd, go on a fossil hunt or have a conversation with an extinct T. rex!

ScienceClubBiotechnology
Learning Center

ScienceWorks
See gallery for times and topics
Learn about biotechnology in special lab sessions designed for family groups and children ages 10 and up.

Rhyme Time
Playscape
Wednesdays; 11:30 a.m.
Join a special character for some of your favorite preschool rhymes.

Target Free Family Nights
Take Me There: Egypt
July 2, 4 – 8 p.m.
Enjoy our new exhibit focusing on modern-day Egypt. Family activities based on Egyptian culture.

Anne, Ruby and
Ryan's Stories

The Power of Children
See gallery for times
Experience the remarkable stories of Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges and Ryan White through live theatrical performances. Each of these amazing children made an impact on the world, courageously fighting against prejudice and intolerance. Now you can hear those stories as told by the people who lived them and the people whose lives they changed.
Due to the serious subject matter, all Power of Children performances are recommended for children ages 8 and up.

Dow AgroSciences SciencePort - Try our new investigation stations!
ScienceWorks
Daily, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 - 4 p.m.
ScienceClubBecome a Curious Scientific Investigator. Family teams use interactive technology to explore science, investigating and solving mysteries about dinosaurs, biotech and mysterious stains. Ages 9 and up with an accompanying adult. Check gallery for program times. For more information on how to sign up, visit ChildrensMuseum.org/SciencePort or SciencePort headquarters in ScienceWorks.

Rock Climbing
ScienceWorks
Daily
Free tickets (required to climb) are available in ScienceWorks and are given out on a first-come, first-served basis. Morning climb tickets are available at 10 a.m.; afternoon climb tickets are available at 12:30 p.m. Children ages 6 to 12, with one parent or guardian to handle the ropes for every two children.

Play-A-Part: Sebou
Take Me There: Egypt
Sunday & Monday, 1 & 3 p.m.
Tuesday – Saturday, 10:30 a.m.,
noon, 1 & 3 p.m.

In Take Me There: Egypt, visitors don't just see Egyptian culture, they can play a part in it! Experience the sebou, a celebration welcoming a new baby to the community. Visit the happy home and be part of the preparations, music and fun! Free tickets required; available at the Lower Level ticket booth.

Star Wars The Clone Wars - SaturdaysStar Wars Saturday
July 4, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Explore the ways of The Force and participate in activities for the whole family! Be sure to bring your camera for photo opportunities with some favorite Star Wars characters.

© 2009 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM.
All rights reserved.

International Festival
July 18, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Visit Take Me There: Egypt and participate in an international festival. The Museum Apprentice Program (MAP) youth volunteers invite you to enjoy activities, games, and demonstrations!

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