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December 2009
        

LAST CHANCE to see the exhibtion

HORSEPLAY: A History of Equestrian Sports in New Jersey

through January 3, 2010

Workshops and Programs for Children and Families

Pre-registration is not required unless noted. Adults must accompany children.

For more information, please call 973.971.3718

Open Art Workshops
Thursdays 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

All ages - adults must accompany children
$4/child for members; $5/child for non-members

Create art at your own speed! Join museum educators to create your own craft. Drop-in anytime during the session to participate.

Dec. 17 Kwanzaa Unity Doll

Art Sampler Series - Painting Animals
Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Grades 4 - 8

Registration: $10/members; $12/non-members

Join museum educators to create artworks based on what you see and learn in the galleries.

Dec. 16 Painting Animals

Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Please call 973.971.3718.

Tot Tours

Fridays, 10:00 a.m.

Free with museum admission

This program is for very young children and their caregivers. Activities include: mini gallery tours, story reading in the galleries and arts and crafts.

Dec. 18, Rocks and Minerals

Super Science Saturdays

Saturday, Noon - 2:00 p.m.

Ages 4+

Free for members; non-members: $3/child plus museum admission

Families are invited to drop-in and participate in exciting workshops that combine science themes with art activities.

Dec. 19 Silly Slime

 

Winter Festival Sunday, December 27 Noon - 4 p.m.

Enjoy a day of winter fun for the whole family at the Morris Museum’s Winter Family Festival. The festival is included with museum admission.

The much-anticipated reopening of the Morris Museum’s Model Trains gallery will take place at the  Winter Family Festival. Children and adults are invited to visit the Model Trains and to participate in exciting activities:

  • Explore hands-on activities in our new, permanent Model Train gallery
  • Make a train picture frame
  • Design a railroad
  • Make  your own snowflake
  • Create a snowman
  • Decorate a sleigh bell
  • Enjoy a performance by the Brightest Star Carolers
  • Listen to a train conductor read the holiday favorite, The Polar Express

Also on 12/27, The Bayer Children’s Theatre Series at the Morris Museum’s Bickford Theatre presents Santa Claus Meets the Wicked Wizard. This fun-filled musical comedy is a holiday treat for the whole family.

Shows at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

All tickets: $8


December Winter Break Workshops

Wednesday, Dec. 30

Art in Motion with the In Motion Dance Company

Noon and 2:00 p.m.

Members: $4/child; Non-members: $5/child plus museum admission

Enjoy a performance with In Motion and then move, shake and dance while taking part in movement exercises with dancers from the company. Space is limited. First come, first served.

Thursday, Dec. 31

New Year's Hats

Noon - 3 p.m.

Free with museum admission

2010 is almost here! Use glitter, ribbon, feathers, and other craft material to create your own party hat.

 

 

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