Summer Camps at the CMT!

Adorable artwork left behind in Becka's Studio.

Just days ago, this painting was found in Becka's Studio.  Immediately we were drawn to the artist's rich color choices and fluid brushstrokes and yet we all had different interpretations of the painting.  One person saw a cow.  Another saw a boy on a skateboard. 

Now it's your turn to enjoy the painting.  What do you see?

 

Buildings and structures of every size and shape can be seen all around us.  In our newest exhibit, Design, Build, Play! children assume the role of architect to create structures of their very own.

A recent visitor shared this floor plan of his / her dream house, complete with a: comfy couch, television, light, fan, toilet, and bathroom door.  I especially enjoy the labels as bathroom privacy is especially important when designing a home.  :)

 

One of many found creations in Becka's Studio.

These safety directions were found in the Museum after hours, good thing we've never had to use them!

Note reads: 1. Close doors 2. Go to the wind 3. Yell "fire"

As a vegetarian, I was thinking the same thing.

One of our visitors left this detailed story in our Soar Into Story exhibit. While this short story is indeed a very short story, it is great to see the understanding the author had of story sequencing. Being a good writer means you must first be a good reader; help your child get the most out of reading with Reading Rockets Reading Tips for Parents.

Although we appreciate the artistic depiction of Abraham Lincoln, the Museum store cannot accept counterfeit money.

This ransom note was found next to an empty toy cash register in the Museum's New Digs exhibit. The note reads, "We stole your money, you're doomed."

One of our members decided to donate their artwork to the Museum's growing collection. The detailed facial expression in this piece always ignites a smile within my own artistic self. 

This potentially worrisome message was found in the Museum's farmer's market exhibit after hours; I can now fully appreciate the power of a pronoun.

My son's birthday is fast approaching and it's a big one; he'll be 10 years old and is excited to be "double digits".

Planning his birthday celebration made me a bit melancholy.  I decided to look through old photos to remember when he was small enough to curl up in my lap. What I also found were the interviews I've conducted with him every year on his birthday since he was two.
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You might be surprised (but if you have children, probably not) by the number and variety of items that get left at the museum after a day of play.

Either way, this blog entry has the potential to unite a lost  possession with its rightful owner, or at the very least, provide a bit of amusement.

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We hear some truly funny comments, suggestions and questions and thought you'd enjoy hearing a few one, two and three liners.  Enjoy!

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Here's another example of an awe..."aah" inspiring moment at the Children's Museum. Read more →

This past Tuesday, November 4th, little museum visitors had the opportunity to take part in a special kid friendly election. 

While their adults voted for our country and community leaders and initiatives, children were encouraged to vote in favor of their favorite vegetable and color. 

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As you might imagine, working at the Children's Museum one witnesses lots of cute, funny, and sometimes awe (or even aah!) inspiring moments.  We thought it would be fun to share some of them with you. Read more →