June 14-September 28
Satisfy Your Curiosity with Curious George: Let’s Get Curious! at The Children’s Museum of Memphis
The Children’s Museum of Memphis is bringing the popular traveling exhibit, Curious George: Let’s Get Curious!, to Memphis June 14-September 28. The insatiable curiosity of Curious George – the little monkey who has captured the imagination and hearts of millions of children and adults for 65 years – comes to life in the Van Vleet Gallery. The exhibit introduces young children to Curious George’s world and leads visitors on a fun, meaningful interactive math, science and engineering-based adventure.
Based on the familiar characters in H.A. and Margret Rey’s classic stories published by Houghton Mifflin, the Curious George exhibit inspires young children’s natural curiosity as they explore early science, math and engineering through hands-on interactive play. The immersive exhibit environment takes place in the neighborhood where Curious George lives with his friend, The Man with the Yellow Hat. Visitors recognize familiar characters and places featured in the classic stories and the new television series produced by Imagine Entertainment, WGBH Boston and Universal Studios Family Productions that launched on PBS KIDS.
The exhibit’s content is based on educational standards developed by Minnesota Children’s Museum and an expert advisory panel to the PBS KIDS series, as well as national science and math standards for young children. The exhibit was designed, developed and built by Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Universal Studios Consumer Products Group.
Inside the Exhibit
Apartment Building: Operate wheels to move George on pulleys from window to window. Climb the fire escape and climb inside to play with color, light and shadow.
Sidewalk Produce Stand: Play customer or salesperson and explore shape, sorting, weighing and counting with fruit and vegetables.
Construction Site: Climb into the construction trailer and design a building, then make use of a bounty of building materials and get to work constructing different structures and using machines to move materials.
City Park: Enjoy the urban green space: rest or give a hug to a full-size George and take a picture! Our youngest visitors will enjoy our busy wall activities for babies and toddlers.
Mini Golf: Use pipes, ramps, funnels, turntables, bumpers and force to experiment with physics and engineering as you putt through three holes of mini golf.
Space Rocket: Step up to the rocket Curious George took on his space adventure! Pose for a picture with George in his space suit and email it home.
Farm: Take a vacation to the country and visit the farm. Experience cause and effect and use wind power to move yard art like whirligigs, windmills, windsocks and wind chimes. Build your own whirligig and care for the farm animals.
Museum Within the Museum: Learn new things about George. Follow H.A. and Margaret Rey’s work, the escape from France to safety during World War II that saved the Curious George manuscript, and Curious George throughout the years.
The exhibit is included with museum admission. For more information, visit cmom.com.
Join The Assisi Foundation and a walkaround Grover from Sesame Street in recognizing Emergency Preparedness Day at The Children’s Museum of Memphis on September 20 beginning at 10am. Each family receives a free Sesame Street Let’s Get Ready! kit, containing a DVD, activities for children and tips for parents to help families prepare for emergencies together. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the moment your child meets Grover in person!
August 2008 Calendar of Events
Friday, August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Creative Corner: Stop by Art Smart to explore your creative side. We might draw a picture or write a poem. Ages 6+. Time: 11am. Included with museum admission.
Okie Dokie Karaoke: Sing your favorite tunes on a real stage in The Little Orpheum. All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.
Friday, August 1, 8, 22 & 29
R&R Storytime: Read and relax while you enjoy a favorite story. All ages. Time: 12 noon. Included with museum admission.
Saturday, August 2, 9, 23 & 30
Vacation Art: Visit Art Smart to make vacation masterpieces! All ages. Time: 11am. Included with museum admission.
Saturday, August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
R&R Storytime: Read and relax while you enjoy a favorite story. All ages. Time: 12 noon. Included with museum admission.
Okie Dokie Karaoke: Sing your favorite tunes on a real stage in The Little Orpheum. All ages. Time: 1pm. Included with museum admission.
Sunday, August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
Art Smart a la Carte: Miss an art activity during the week? Well you can catch up with self-guided crafts in Art Smart. All ages. Time: 12 noon-5pm. Included with museum admission.
Search Party: Find clues, complete tasks and get a prize! All ages. Time: 3pm. Included with museum admission.
Monday, August 4, 11, 18 & 25
Art Smart a la Carte: Miss an art activity during the week? Well you can catch up with self-guided crafts in Art Smart. All ages. Time: 9am-5pm. Included with museum admission.
Move & Groove Mondays: Join us to get your heart pumping! All ages. Time: 10am. Included with museum admission.
Search Party: Find clues, complete tasks and get a prize! All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.
Tuesday, August 5, 12, 19 & 26
R&R Storytime: Read and relax while you enjoy a favorite story. All ages. Time: 12 noon. Included with museum admission.
Okie Dokie Karaoke: Sing your favorite tunes on a real stage in The Little Orpheum. All ages. Time: 1pm. Included with museum admission.
Wednesday, August 6, 13, 20 & 27
Pint Sized Science: These tidbits of experiments are just the right size. All ages. Time: 1pm. Included with museum admission.
The Kid Chronicles: Join us as Read Tennessee presents a story and activity. All ages. Time: 2pm. Included with museum admission.
Thursday, August 7, 14 & 21
Okie Dokie Karaoke: Sing your favorite tunes on a real stage in The Little Orpheum. All ages. Time: 11am. Included with museum admission.
R&R Storytime: Read and relax while you enjoy a favorite story. All ages. Time: 12 noon. Included with museum admission.
Wednesday, August 13 & 27
Wild & Wacky Wednesday: Wednesday just got a little wackier. Join us for some wild and wacky games, puzzles or art! All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.
Tuesday, August 19
My First Book Club: Explore and investigate our world through story time, crafts and a healthy snack. Theme: Diary of a Worm. Ages 2-4. Time: 10am. Included with museum admission.
Wednesday, August 20
Wild & Wacky Line Dancing: Cupid Shuffle: Wednesday just got a little wackier. Join us for some wild and wacky games, puzzles or art! All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.
Thursday, August 21
Tales & Tunes: Listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. Theme: Otto Goes to Camp. All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.
Saturday, August 23
Eco Kids Club: Explore and investigate our world through hands-on fun. Theme: Urban Outdoors. Ages 6+. Time: 3pm. Included with museum admission.
Tuesday, August 26
My First Book Club: Explore and investigate our world through story time, crafts and a healthy snack. Theme: Too Many Kangaroo Things To Do. Ages 2-4. Time: 10am. Included with museum admission.
Thursday, August 28 - Pirate Party Day!
Pirate Boutique: All ages. Time: 9am-3pm. Included with museum admission.
Sea Song Karaoke: Sing your favorite tunes on a real stage in The Little Orpheum. All ages. Time: 11am. Included with museum admission.
Arrr & Arrr Storytime: Read and relax while you enjoy a favorite story. All ages. Time: 12 noon. Included with museum admission.
Pirate Face Painting: All ages. Time: 2-3pm. Included with museum admission.
Pirate Parade: All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.
Saturday, August 30
Home Grown Science: We’ll experiment with stuff you can find in your home and discover cool science! Theme: Chemistry! All ages. Time: 3pm. Included with museum admission.
September 2008 Calendar of Events
Monday, September 1
The Newbery Club: Join us each week as we read another chapter in a Newbery Award Book. Theme: Mr. Poppers Penguins - Chapters 1 & 2. All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.
Monday, September 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Move & Groove Mondays: Join us to get your heart pumping! All ages. Time: 12 noon. Included with museum admission.
Search Party: Find clues, complete tasks and get a prize! All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.
Tuesday, September 2
My First Book Club: Explore and investigate our world through story time, crafts and a healthy snack. Theme: Knuffle Bunny Too. Ages 2-4. Time: 10am. Included with museum admission. Reservations required. Call 901-458-2678.
Tuesday, September 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
R&R Storytime: Read and relax while you enjoy a favorite story. All ages. Time: 12 noon. Included with museum admission.
Okie Dokie Karaoke: Sing your favorite tunes on a real stage in The Little Orpheum. All ages. Time: 1pm. Included with museum admission.
Wednesday, September 3
Pint Sized Science: These tidbits of experiments are just the right size. Theme: Slime. All ages. Time: 1pm. Included with museum admission.
Homeschool Lab: Join us as we explore a variety of activities and experiments that are sure to educate and excite you. Labs are strictly for Homeschool families only. Theme: Polymers. Ages 5-9. Time: 2:30pm. Admission: $3 members; $5 non-members. Reservations required. Call 901-458-2678.
Wednesday, September 3, 10, 17 & 24
Wild & Wacky Wednesday: Wednesday just got a little wackier. Join us for some wild and wacky games, puzzles or art! All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.
Thursday, September 4, 11, 18 & 25
Okie Dokie Karaoke: Sing your favorite tunes on a real stage in The Little Orpheum. All ages. Time: 11am. Included with museum admission.
R&R Storytime: Read and relax while you enjoy a favorite story. All ages. Time: 12 noon. Included with museum admission.
Thursday, September 4
Tales & Tunes: Listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. Theme: Noisy Nora. All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.
Friday, September 5, 12, 19 & 26
Creative Corner: Stop by Art Smart to explore your creative side. We might draw a picture or write a poem. Ages 6+. Time: 11am. Included with museum admission.
R&R Storytime: Read and relax while you enjoy a favorite story. All ages. Time: 12 noon. Included with museum admission.
Okie Dokie Karaoke: Sing your favorite tunes on a real stage in The Little Orpheum. All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.
Saturday, September 6 - Girl Scout Day!
Try-It Art: Mobiles: All ages. Time: 11am. Included with museum admission.
Campfire Story: All ages. Time: 12 noon. Included with museum admission.
Paper Copters: All ages. Time: 3pm. Included with museum admission.
Saturday, September 6, 13 & 20
Okie Dokie Karaoke: Sing your favorite tunes on a real stage in The Little Orpheum. All ages. Time: 1pm. Included with museum admission.
Sunday, September 7, 14, 21 & 28
Art Smart a la Carte: Miss an art activity during the week? Well you can catch up with self-guided crafts in Art Smart. All ages. Time: 12 noon-5pm. Included with museum admission.
Search Party: Find clues, complete tasks and get a prize! All ages. Time: 3pm. Included with museum admission.
Monday, September 8
The Newbery Club: Join us each week as we read another chapter in a Newbery Award Book. Theme: Mr. Poppers Penguins - Chapters 3 & 4. All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.
Tuesday, September 9
My First Book Club: Explore and investigate our world through story time, crafts and a healthy snack. Theme: Wilbur’s Prize. Ages 2-4. Time: 10am. Included with museum admission. Reservations required. Call 901-458-2678.
Wednesday, September 10
Pint Sized Science: These tidbits of experiments are just the right size. Theme: Chromatography. All ages. Time: 1pm. Included with museum admission.
Wednesday, September 10 & 24
R&R Storytime: Read and relax while you enjoy a favorite story. All ages. Time: 2:30pm. Included with museum admission.
Thursday, September 11
Tales & Tunes: Listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. Theme: Clifford the Fire House Dog. All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.
Saturday, September 13
R&R Storytime: Read and relax while you enjoy a favorite story. All ages. Time: 12 noon. Included with museum admission.
Home Grown Science: We’ll experiment with stuff you can find in your home and discover cool science! Theme: Slime & Ooze. All ages. Time: 3pm. Included with museum admission.
Saturday, September 13 & 20
Back 2 School Art: Visit Art Smart to make back-to-school masterpieces! All ages. Time: 11am. Included with museum admission.
Monday, September 15
The Newbery Club: Join us each week as we read another chapter in a Newbery Award Book. Theme: Mr. Poppers Penguins - Chapters 5 & 6. All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.
Tuesday, September 16
My First Book Club: Explore and investigate our world through story time, crafts and a healthy snack. Theme: Rooster Can’t Cock-A-Doodle-Doo. Ages 2-4. Time: 10am. Included with museum admission. Reservations required. Call 901-458-2678.
Wednesday, September 17
Pint Sized Science: These tidbits of experiments are just the right size. Theme: Slime. All ages. Time: 1pm. Included with museum admission.
Homeschool Lab: Join us as we explore a variety of activities and experiments that are sure to educate and excite you. Labs are strictly for Homeschool families only. Theme: Animation Station. Ages 5-9. Time: 2:30pm. Admission: $3 members; $5 non-members. Reservations required. Call 901-458-2678.
Thursday, September 18
Tales & Tunes: Listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. Theme: I Am a Police Officer. All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.
Saturday, September 20 - Emergency Preparedness Day With Grover!
Eco Kids Club: Explore and investigate our world through hands-on fun. Ages 6+. Time: 3pm. Included with museum admission.
Monday, September 22
The Newbery Club: Join us each week as we read another chapter in a Newbery Award Book. Theme: Mr. Poppers Penguins - Chapters 7 & 8. All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.
Tuesday, September 23
My First Book Club: Explore and investigate our world through story time, crafts and a healthy snack. Theme: Opposite Safari. Ages 2-4. Time: 10am. Included with museum admission. Reservations required. Call 901-458-2678.
Wednesday, September 24
Pint Sized Science: These tidbits of experiments are just the right size. Theme: Polymer Worms. All ages. Time: 1pm. Included with museum admission.
Thursday, September 25
Tales & Tunes: Listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. Theme: Chocolatina. All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.
Saturday, September 27 - Child Passenger Safety Day!
Design-A-Seat Belt: All ages. Time: 11am. Included with museum admission.
Safety Storytime: All ages. Time: 12 noon. Included with museum admission.
Home Grown Science: We’ll experiment with stuff you can find in your home and discover cool science! Theme: Egg Drop. All ages. Time: 3pm. Included with museum admission.
Monday, September 29
The Newbery Club: Join us each week as we read another chapter in a Newbery Award Book. Theme: Mr. Poppers Penguins - Chapters 9 & 10. All ages. Time: 3:30pm. Included with museum admission.
Tuesday, September 23
My First Book Club: Explore and investigate our world through story time, crafts and a healthy snack. Theme: Apple Farmer Annie. Ages 2-4. Time: 10am. Included with museum admission. Reservations required. Call 901-458-2678.
