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May 20,2012 - May 27, 2012

MAY

SUN 20

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When I Grow Up Weekend

10:00, for All ages

Who were you when you were a baby? What do you want to be when you grow up? Join us this weekend to celebrate the growing that happens all around us! Learn about animal life cycles in Totally Tots, or discover the tools you need to become a world explorer. Don’t miss out on the fun!
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PlayLab Workshop: Ready… Set… Grow!

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

Investigate the differences between baby animals and grown ones. Explore various life cycles while looking at exciting objects from our collection. Make a fun fluttering butterfly craft to take home.
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Metlife Early Learner Performance Series: Chinese Theatre Works

01:00, for All ages

Join us as members of Chinese Theatre Works perform the Sword Dance accompanied by a 21 string zither. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn and participate in the Lion and Ribbon Dances. 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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Junior Explorer

01:30, for 4 and up

Where am I? Where am I going? For When I Grow Up Weekend, learn the skills you’ll need to be a world explorer. Orient your compass and learn the art of navigation, then follow your map to find a secret message written on the roof of the Museum!
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Metlife Early Learner Performance Series: Chinese Theatre Works

02:00, for All ages

Join us as members of Chinese Theatre Works perform the Sword Dance accompanied by a 21 string zither. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn and participate in the Lion and Ribbon Dances. 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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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.

TUE 22

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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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Bug Out!

01:30, for All ages

Creepy, crawly bugs?! Ewwww! Meet Mother Nature’s little helpers up close and personal. Give them a pet, and learn the many reasons why they’re so important.
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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 23

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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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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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Little Scientists

02:30, for 5 and under

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

THU 24

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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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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.