Featured Programs

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Jun 07,2012 - Jun 14, 2012

JUN

THU 07

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Extended Holiday Hours: 9:30am-5:00pm!

09:30, for All ages

Come and spend the day with us!
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Tales for Tots

11:30, for 5 and under

Travel to far away places in your imagination by listening to tales from around the world.
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Feeding Frenzy

01:30, for All ages

Come see what’s on the menu today for our scaly-friends. Join us as we feed the animals in our exhibit.
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Monster Bugs!

02:30, for 4 and up

Like monsters? Like bugs? Join us as we create Monster Bugs! Take a close-up look at the eyes, legs and antenna of some of the awesome living bugs from our live animal collection as inspiration for a Monster Bug craft of your own to take home!
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Tales for Tots

02:30, for 5 and under

Travel to far away places in your imagination by listening to tales from around the world.
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Roving Animals

04:30, for All ages

Learn about and touch live animals from the Museum’s living exhibit.

FRI 08

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Meet and Greet: Creatures of the Sea

01:30, for All ages

Discover how diverse life really is under the sea by exploring animals up close and personal!
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Art Works

02:30, for 5 and under

Visit the Totally Tots Art Studio and see what activity is in store for your young Picasso.

SAT 09

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Wild Water Weekend!

10:00, for All ages

For this summer festival, kids can beat the heat by competing in splashy-splashy relay races on the Museum roof, quench the Garden’s thirst with watering cans, and join our fast paced model sailboat race – who will win the Great Regatta?
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Storybook Movie Time

11:30, for 5 and under

Tots! Camera! Action! We’re calling all pint-sized film enthusiasts to enjoy animated films. Watch cherished children’s stories come to life on screen.
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West Indian American Day Carnival Association Presents Caribbean Cultural Workshop V

12:30, for 6 and up

Get ready for culture and carnival! Join West Indian American Day Carnival Association (W.I.A.D.C.A.) in a 7-week cultural experience featuring costume design, steel pan rhythms, Caribbean history and more! Each workshop features an opportunity to bring you closer to the Museum’s 2012 KIDDIES CARNIVAL FIESTA & COSTUME PARADE on Saturday, June 30th. Workshops run on Saturdays through June 30 – except May 26th.
*This week’s workshop offers an Introduction to Steelpan Music & Costume Construction; while kids continue with the design of their very own Carnival regalia.
Pre-registration and advance fee required please RSVP/register by May 8th to Ms. Natasha at 718-467-1797. Limited seats available!
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6 Simple Strings with Ms. Natalie

01:00, for All ages

Join BCM’s own Ms. Natalie for some new music for families! 1 Guitar and 6 simple strings. Hear original songs for all ages and even a few old favorites in this old fashioned casual concert!
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West Indian American Day Carnival Association Presents Caribbean Cultural Workshop IV

01:30, for 6 and up

Get ready for culture and carnival! Join West Indian American Day Carnival Association (W.I.A.D.C.A.) in a 7-week cultural experience featuring costume design, steel pan rhythms, Caribbean history and more! Each workshop features an opportunity to bring you closer to the Museum’s 2012 KIDDIES CARNIVAL FIESTA & COSTUME PARADE on Saturday, June 30th. Workshops run on Saturdays through June 30 – except May 26th.
*This week’s workshop offers an Introduction to International Carnival & Costume Construction; while kids continue with the design of their very own Carnival regalia.
Pre-registration and advance fee required please RSVP/register by May 8th to Ms. Natasha at 718-467-1797. Limited seats available!
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Ships Ahoy!

02:30, for 5 and under

Discover the fun science of sinking and floating. Create a small ship or boat with recycled materials to float down our water stream.

SUN 10

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Wild Water Weekend!

10:00, for All ages

For this summer festival, kids can beat the heat by competing in splashy-splashy relay races on the Museum roof, quench the Garden’s thirst with watering cans, and join our fast paced model sailboat race – who will win the Great Regatta?