Exhibit Rentals and Sales

The Children’s Museum of Manhattan travels exhibits nationally and internationally and replicates exhibits for permanent installations at other sites. Museums and institutions interested in renting CMOM exhibits or purchasing the rights to reproduce CMOM exhibits should contact: Lizzy Martin, Acting Traveling Exhibits Manager, at 212-721-1223 x238 or lmartin@cmom.org.

Experience the Journey of the Magical Monkey King!

Monkey King: A Story from China brings to life one of the most popular stories in Chinese history, culture, art, religion and geography. Join the brave and clever Monkey King as he angers everyone with his mischievous behavior, then atones for his naughtiness by making an arduous journey across China to bring Buddhist scriptures back from India. Visitors of all ages experience this epic Chinese adventure as they make mischief, battle demons and work together to meet challenges.

Created by the Children’s Museum of Manhattan with funding from the Freeman Foundation, and administered by the Association of Children’s Museums. Additional support provided by The Charles B. Wang Foundation.

Includes:

• 16 engaging interactive components
• Extensive educational curriculum
• Lessons for elementary and secondary school curriculums on Chinese geography, trade, religion, history, culture and art.
• Marketing materials
• On-site exhibit installation
• Continuing exhibit technical support

Facts:

• 1,500 square feet
• Designed for families with children ages 4-12 years old, and school groups.
• $21,000 for 3-month rental plus inbound shipping.
• Discount negotiable for 6-month rental. Dates available in 2010 and 2011.

Gods, Myths and Mortals: Discover Ancient Greece

Take an interactive journey through the world of ancient Greece while learning its impact on our modern world. Visitors of all ages meet the gods, experience ancient Greek daily life and interact with the two major ancient Greek epic poems The Illiad and The Odyssey-- climb into a 12 foot tall Trojan Horse, journey through rocky caves, over open seas, into a Cyclops Cave and then a karaoke cave to sing like a Siren. Authentic ancient Greek artifacts enhance the experience with painted pottery, coins, votives, drinking cups, loom weights, arrowheads and sling bullets.*

Created by the Children’s Museum of Manhattan.

Includes:

• 25 engaging interactive components
• Extensive educational curriculum for grades K-6. Topics including: The Odyssey, The Illiad, geography, navigation, pottery, mythical creatures, theater, weaving, inventions, Pythagorean Theorem, music, labyrinths, language and the Olympics.
• Marketing materials
• On-site mechanical exhibit installation
• Continuing exhibit technical support

Facts:

• 3000 square feet
• 14 feet minimum ceiling height
• Floor and ceiling power
• Hard-wired internet required for one component and wireless for others.

*Facility approval from University of Pennsylvania for object loans.