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2007 News

Greece is the word

05/26/07

New York Post By ELLEN R. SHAPIRO A Poseidon adventure & more at museum journey to ancient times If your kids' idea of an odyssey is transferring from the 6 train to the F train, or if the name Homer has them channel-surfing for "The Simpsons," the new, $2 million exhibit at the Children's Museum of Manhattan has a pantheon of ancient Greek gods to answer your prayers. "Gods, Myths and Mortals: Discover Ancient Greece" - put together with help f... more »

A Voyage to Olympus for Young Mortals

05/23/07

The New York Times By LAUREL GRAEBER The Cyclops, hairy and forbidding, arrived last week. Aristotle, literally a talking head, took his place early this month. The Trojan horse, 13 feet tall, came in April. But Odysseus — the voyaging warrior and undisputed hero of this scene — won’t make his grand entrance until Friday. That’s because Odysseus is your child, or your neighbor’s child, or any other mortal visiting an exhibition that opens t... more »

Press Release: Gods, Myths and Mortals Opening

02/14/07

Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) Launches National Interactive Exhibition, to Explore the Legacy of Ancient Greece Hi-Tech Educational Exhibition Created by CMOM with an International Panel of Scholars and Scientists, Features Exclusive Presentation of the Antikythera Mechanism, Known as the “World’s First Computer” New York, NY, February 14, 2007 – The Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM), New York City’s leading cultural ... more »

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Gala Events 

 

Thank you for making our 2010 Benefit, honoring Andy Ackerman’s 20 years as Executive Director of CMOM, a huge success! Because of your generosity, we were able to raise $1.2 million to support our exhibitions, programming and outreach into the community. Watch the video shown at our event!

At the event, Honorary Chair Laurie Tisch announced a new initiative to replicate CMOM's exhibits and programs in New York City public housing. Stay tuned for more details! It’s not too late to make a difference … donate here!

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Calendar

Workers in My Neighborhood Collage, 10:00am

ages 4 & younger

Celebrate Labor Day! Glue paper cut-outs of people doing different jobs in your neighborhood.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: developing sensory awareness, color   recognition, fine motor skills needed for writing and creative expression.

Raising Citizens: Labor Day , 10:00am

all ages

Celebrate America’s workers who have contributed to America’s prosperity!

Clean-Up Together , 11:15am

ages 4 & younger

Have fun helping CMOM Educators clean up the PlayWorks™ Lab using music, sponges and brooms!
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Developing listening and social skills, learning to transition from one activity to the next.

PlayWorks™ Circle Time, 11:30am

ages 4 & younger

Sing, move your body and use your listening ears to hear special stories.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Learn new vocabulary, build listening skills and learn to be part of a group.

Mural Wall Painting, 12:00pm

ages 4 & younger

Mix paint on the PlayWorks™ Mural Wall with your friends.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Science skills (color mixing and cause and effect).

Community Worker: Chef Ben , 1:00pm

ages 5 & older

Learn how and why Chef Ben from Arties Restaurant  does his job and watch him make Artie’s famous Reuben sandwich.  Create an artwork of your own neighborhood with cut-outs of buildings and draw the workers that make your community thrive! Unsweetened ice tea will be provided by Artie’s. Freedom’s Feast take-home materials included.

Workers in My Neighborhood Collage, 1:00pm

ages 4 & younger

Celebrate Labor Day! Glue paper cut-outs of people doing different jobs in your neighborhood.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: developing sensory awareness, color   recognition, fine motor skills needed for writing and creative expression.

Community Worker: Chef Ben , 2:00pm

ages 5 & older

Learn how and why Chef Ben from Arties Restaurant  does his job and watch him make Artie’s famous Reuben sandwich.  Create an artwork of your own neighborhood with cut-outs of buildings and draw the workers that make your community thrive! Unsweetened ice tea will be provided by Artie’s. Freedom’s Feast take-home materials included.

Mural Wall Painting, 2:30pm

ages 4 & younger

Mix paint on the PlayWorks™ Mural Wall with your friends.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Science skills (color mixing and cause and effect).

Fantastic Face Painting, 3:00pm

ages 4 & younger

Get your face painted by CMOM staff!

Workers Unite!, 3:00pm

ages 5 & older

Learn about the origins of Labor Day through a short presentation by celebrated national children’s theater company, the Pushcart Players.
Create an artwork of your own neighborhood with cut-outs of buildings and draw the workers that make your community thrive!
Freedom’s Feast take-home materials included.

Clean-Up Together , 3:45pm

ages 4 & younger

Have fun helping CMOM Educators clean up the PlayWorks™ Lab using music, sponges and brooms!
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Developing listening and social skills, learning to transition from one activity to the next.

PlayWorks™ Circle Time, 4:00pm

ages 4 & younger

Sing, move your body and use your listening ears to hear special stories.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Learn new vocabulary, build listening skills and learn to be part of a group.

Workers Unite!, 4:00pm

ages 5 & older

Learn about the origins of Labor Day through a short presentation by celebrated national children’s theater company, the Pushcart Players.
Create an artwork of your own neighborhood with cut-outs of buildings and draw the workers that make your community thrive!
Freedom’s Feast take-home materials included.

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