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May 04,2011 - May 11, 2011

MAY

WED 04

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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.

THU 05

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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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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.

FRI 06

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Blooming Babies: I Love my Mommy!

11:30, for 18 mos-2 1/2 yrs

It’s Mother’s Day, and we are celebrating this special day because moms are AMAZING! Join us as we share all the wonderful things moms do for us and create a necklace for the special mother in your life.
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W.O.R.D. UP! Words of Real Distinction: Were They Equal?

01:30, for All ages

Join us for a celebratory reading in honor of Mother’s Day and Fantasia’s Super 17th Birthday Weekend with author Arnold Perey, flutist Barbara Allen & Capt. Allan Michel reading the anti-prejudice book Were They Equal? Here three presenters will give a dramatic reading about a Tortoise, Hippopotamus, Elephant – and you! In keeping with traditions of African storytelling, visitors are encouraged to participate by reading, re-enacting and singing the song Yes, They’re Equal after All to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. This story encourages participants to open their minds to learning about the cultural differences people share and to be fair when viewing others. Made possible in part by the Verizon Foundation.
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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.
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DANCE MANIA

05:30, for All ages

Join us as we take a spin on the dance floor with an awesome DJ and dance facilitators! Do the “freeze,” the “limbo,” and the “cha cha slide.” Do your favorite disco moves as a family! Disco dance outfits are encouraged!
Separate admission ticket required, $8 non members, $5 for members. Children under one year old are free. Tickets are available at the door beginning at 5:30pm on May 6, 2011

SAT 07

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Fantasia's Birthday Weekend

10:00, for All ages

Fantasia, our big and beautiful, 20-foot Albino Burmese Python, will be turning 17. Slither on over for her Museum-wide birthday bash!
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Blooming Babies: I Love my Mommy!

11:30, for 18 mos-2 1/2 yrs

It’s Mother’s Day, and we are celebrating this special day because moms are AMAZING! Join us as we share all the wonderful things moms do for us and create a necklace for the special mother in your life.

Sponsored by Film Biz Prop Shop
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Meet and Greet: Creatures of the Sea

12:00, for All ages

Discover how diverse life really is under the sea by exploring animals up close and personal!
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Fantasia Birthday Celebration

01:30, for All ages

Fantasia, our big and beautiful, 20-foot Albino Burmese Python, will be turning 17. Come join us for some ssssuper sssslithery ssssensations, and learn about this beautiful beast.
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World Passport Workshop: Slithering Snakes

02:30, for 6 and up

Explore mysterious myths and fascinating facts about snakes as we create snake bracelets to slither home with you in honor of Fantasia’s 17th birthday!
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Fabulous Fantasia

02:30, for 5 and under

Join us as we sing Happy Birthday to none other than Fantasia, our Albino Burmese Python! Learn some fun facts about snakes and create a fun snake puppet to take home.
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Live Animal Encounter

04:15, for All ages

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