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Mar 15,2012 - Mar 22, 2012

MAR

THU 15

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Extraordinary Women: Sonia Sotomayor

11:30, for 2 1/2 to 5 yr olds

What extraordinary women have shaped our lives today? Celebrate Women’s History Month by discovering women who have changed the world! Learn about their important contributions in science, art, medicine, government, and more. Then, create a craft inspired by one of these change makers to take home!
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Extraordinary Women: Sonia Sotomayor

02:30, for 2 1/2 to 5 yr olds

What extraordinary women have shaped our lives today? Celebrate Women’s History Month by discovering women who have changed the world! Learn about their important contributions in science, art, medicine, government, and more. Then, create a craft inspired by one of these change makers to take home!

FRI 16

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Extraordinary Women: Maya Lin

11:30, for 2 1/2 to 5 yr olds

Discover the inspirational work of Vietnam War Memorial artist, Maya Lin. Then let her work inspire you to create your own Maya Lin-esque sculpture to bring home.
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Extraordinary Women: Maya Lin

02:30, for 2 1/2 to 5 yr olds

Discover the inspirational work of Vietnam War Memorial artist, Maya Lin. Then let her work inspire you to create your own Maya Lin-esque sculpture to bring home.

SAT 17

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Paper City Puppets are NOT performing today

10:00, for All ages

It may have been advertised that the Paper City Puppets are scheduled to perform today at the Museum. This was a misprint. They will not be performing today, but please check out our other exciting offers for the day!
The Paper City Puppets will return to the Museum on Saturday, April 7th.
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PlayLab Workshop: Luck O’ the Green

11:30, for 2 1/2 to 5 yr olds

You’re in luck this St Patrick’s Day at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum! Learn about Irish traditions, foods, and celebrations. Create a lucky craft to take home.
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Women’s History Month: Ella Baker

02:30, for 6 and up

Ella Baker was a central leader in the US Civil Rights Movement. From NYC to Greensboro, NC, Ella helped form the organizations that struggled for social justice for decades. Ella was nicknamed, “Fundi,” a Swahili word meaning a person who teaches a craft to the next generation. Join us in creating a craft to pass on to generations to come.

SUN 18

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PlayLab Workshop: Luck O’ the Green

11:30, for 2 1/2 to 5 yr olds

You’re in luck this St Patrick’s Day at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum! Learn about Irish traditions, foods, and celebrations. Create a lucky craft to take home.
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Metlife Early Learner Performance: Action Racket Theatre

01:00, for All ages

A fast-paced, participatory storytelling performance, The Magical Castle of Now, combine stories, song, poetry, and movement. Young audiences rehearse and perform magic spells, create pictures and see stories and poetry come to life. A tour-de-force for the imagination, performed by Joanie Fritz Zosike and Lois Kagan Mingus. Made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New City Council in addition to the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State’s 62 counties.
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Best Nest Contest

01:30, for 4 and up

From twigs and mud to bubbles and spit, nests can be made out of just about anything. Check out nests from our collection and see who can build the best nest for their little guests.
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Metlife Early Learner Performance: Action Racket Theatre

02:00, for All ages

A fast-paced, participatory storytelling performance, The Magical Castle of Now, combine stories, song, poetry, and movement. Young audiences rehearse and perform magic spells, create pictures and see stories and poetry come to life. A tour-de-force for the imagination, performed by Joanie Fritz Zosike and Lois Kagan Mingus. Made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New City Council in addition to the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State’s 62 counties.

TUE 20

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Wacky Tuesday

11:30, for 5 and under

Explore art, science and culture in a wacky, fun and exciting way.
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Wacky Tuesday

02:30, for 5 and under

Explore art, science and culture in a wacky, fun and exciting way.

WED 21

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Little Scientists

11:30, for 5 and under

Investigate the world of natural science with hand-on activities.
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Little Scientists

02:30, for 5 and under

Investigate the world of natural science with hand-on activities.