Showing posts with label morris museum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label morris museum. Show all posts

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Family Fun Day at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts

October 29, 2011

On Saturday, October 29th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, celebrate Halloween at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts during the annual event, Tricks-N-Treats. Attend in costume, for a ghoulishly fun afternoon.

Have a hauntingly good time playing games, making crafts and nibbling on treats. Get your face painted and join one of the museum's Educators for some Halloween-themed story telling.

Guests are also encouraged to explore the new exhibit Whimsies: Ken Olsen & the American Folk Art Tradition.

Pre-registration is recommended.

For more information call 973-377-2982 x12 or visit www.metc.org

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Morris Museum's Model Trains Gallery REOPENS!

Winter Festival
Model Trains Gallery Opening
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, and is free for museum members.

Train enthusiasts of all ages can experience the romance of the rails in the reopening of the Morris Museum's Model Trains Gallery. This permanent exhibition, All Aboard! Railroads Real and Imagined opens with a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon.

Children and adults are invited to visit the Model Trains and to participate in special 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