PEM: Silk Embroidered Snowflakes
Stitch your own winter wonderland at the Art Materials and Creative Experience drop-in art activity this weekend at PEM.
When:
Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, January 13, 2013 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Check the PEM online calendar for holiday and black out days.
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Second Fridays at MIT: Holography
Get a jump start on your weekend with the Second Friday Program at the MIT Museum! Second Friday Programs are FREE and are oriented for open exploration with opportunities to attend performances, demonstrations, and lectures through out the museum galleries.
When:
Friday, January 11, 2013 5-8pm
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Pastrana Tapestries at PEM
Peabody Essex Museum is host to one of the finest examples of Gothic tapestry in existence now through the end of 2012! Come see this set of four massive, 36 foot-long tapestries that depict the North African military campaigns of Portugal's King Alphonse V during the crusades in the 15th Century. Experience medieval life through this tapestry with depictions of knights, ships, fortresses, weaponry, armour, attire and other details of the period. The four tapestries were recently restored to their finest condition in centuries, and are presented at PEM as an immersive, two-gallery experience before returning to Spain.
When:
Now through December 31, 2012
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Second Fridays at MIT: Safe Skies and Little Black Boxes
Get a jump start on your weekend with the Second Friday Program at the MIT Museum! Second Friday Programs are FREE and are oriented for open exploration with opportunities to attend performances, demonstrations, and lectures through out the museum galleries.
When:
Friday, December 14, 2012 5-8pm
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MFA: Korea Foundation Day, Arts of Korea Gallery & Buddhist Paintings Exhibition
In celebration of the opening of the new Arts of Korea Gallery and Korean Buddhist Paintings exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), the Museum is hosting Korea Foundation Day on Friday, November 16, from 3 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Activities include tours of the Arts of Korea Gallery in Korean and English, a talk by artist Kang Ik-Joong, and musical performances by the percussion group Gong Myoung. These programs are free with Museum admission and children 17 and younger are free.
When:
Friday, November 16, 2012 from 3 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
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Geo Trax Model Train Layout
Enjoy an amazing model toy train extravaganza where bridges explode and toy-size Cars® race around a track as the Geo-Trax® train chugs by in this room-size model train layout.
When:
Sunday, November 11, 2012 open to close
Monday, November 12, 2012 open to close
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Meet the Lorax at Children's Museum of NH
The Lorax, star of the Dr. Seuss book by the same name, will be visiting the Children’s Museum to greet young fans and help promote the love of reading.At the Books Alive event, museum staff will be reading “The Lorax” by beloved author Dr. Seuss throughout the day. The friendly costumed character Lorax will be popping in and out to greet children, exchange a hug or high-five, and pose for photos. There will also be a variety of Seuss-inspired literacy, math and creative activities for children in the museum’s large classroom.
When:
Saturday, November 3, 2012 10am-2pm
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Family Festival: Fungi Fest
The Harvard Museum of Natural History invites you to join Harvard students, faculty, and museum educators to learn how scientists collect and study mushrooms, examine an array of fungi specimens from the field and lab, and participate in fun hands-on kids’ activities. Regular admission rates apply.
When:
Saturday, October 20, 2012 11 am - 4 pm
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LEGO Workshop: Vehicle Building
Kids will build vehicles from selection of LEGO that numbers in the thousands. When they're done, they can test their creations on a track! Please call to register.
When:
Saturday, October 13, 2012 10am-12pm
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'More Than a Number' Family Day
Lynn Museum and Historical Society invites you to day of family activities and events! Enjoy dance performances, art and crafts, cooking demos and story telling in addition to FREE museum admission! Visitors are encouraged to see latest exhibition 'More Than a Number: Stories from Lynn', that tells the story of Lynn community members who escaped Cambodia and the horror of Khmer Rouge regime. This exhibit will close at the end of Family Day, so see it while you can!
When:
Saturday, September 29, 2012 1pm & 3pm
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