SIZZLING SPECIAL EVENTS Join us for cool programs during the summer heat. SUMMER 2014 CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS JULY 13 Noon & 1:00pm | All ages Walking with Dinosaurs! Brooklyn Children’s Museum is proud to host Walking with Dinosaurs as they bring their life-size Dinosaur puppets to life in a spectacular and educational show for everyone who digs dinos! JULY & AUGUST: SIZZLING SUMMER! Free Extended Thursday Night: Artapalooza! 12:30pm | Ages 4 & up Family Art Lab Let the Museum be your muse! Be inspired by our Collections to create your own masterpiece. 19 10:00am–4:00pm | All ages Use real scientific tools like balance scales, magnifiers, beakers and blocks to tackle a new science question each day. 1:00-1:40pm | Ages 9 & up 11:00am | All ages 19 & 20 12:00 & 1:00pm | All ages 12:00pm | All ages Family Science Lab (See first program description above). 1:00pm | All ages Family Craft Studio Families can join us to create craft projects to take home! From puppets, to masks, portraits, books, and more—each day there will be a different opportunity to showcase your artistic ability! 2:30pm | All ages Family Natural Science Adventure Cultural Connections: Mbira with Kevin Nathaniel Hylton Get creative with a day full of exclusive screenings and exciting programs featuring the new Amazon Original Series, Creative Galaxy. Family Science Lab Stomp your feet as we count the beats! Join us to create your own rhythms, explore intriguing instruments, and learn traditional community dances. 2 & 3 12:00pm & 1:00pm | All ages Creative Galaxy Screenings & Activities 1:30pm | All ages Hear the peaceful sounds of the mbira (an African thumb piano) with Kevin Nathaniel Hylton, founder of the Spririt Ensemble, a group that pioneered the use of mbiras on the New York world music scene. Penguin Young Readers Series: Laura Marx Fitzgerald This program is organized by Cumbe: Center for African and Diasporan Dance. The Cultural Connections Performance series is supported by the Tiger Baron Foundation. Come meet Laura Marx Fitzgerald, author of Under the Egg, as she reads from her book and shares the stories that inspired it. Cultural Connections: Max ZT and the Hammered Dulcimer Lauded as the Jimi Hendrix of the Hammered Dulcimer by NPR, Max ZT is an innovator of the instrument. Rooted in classical Irish folk music, he is also inspired by the traditions of Senegal and India. The Cultural Connections Performance series is supported by the Tiger Baron Foundation. 27 1:30pm | All ages Tina Ballerina and Friends Rhyming Book Please join Nandi Miley Collymore, the author and illustrator of Tina Ballerina and Friends Rhyming Book and listen to the rhyming journey of Tina and her friends as they play and have fun in the sun. Then create a popsicle stick puppet of your favorite character from the book. 9 10:00am–4:00pm | All ages Annedroids Screenings & Activites Flex your science skills with a day full of exclusive screenings and exciting programs featuring the new Amazon Original Series, Annedroids. 10 1:00–1:40pm | Ages 8 & up Penguin Young Readers Series: M.D. Payne Come meet Monster Juice series author M.D. Payne, as he reads from his upcoming book Burpstronauts. 21 3:00–6:00pm | All ages Early Learners 11:30am & 2:30pm | Ages 2.5 to 5 years Lady Liberty Standing with her torch held high, Lady Liberty has been lighting the way for millions of people coming to New York. Celebrate America’s birthday by making a craft in honor of our very own Statue of Liberty! AUGUST 16 & 17 2:30pm | Ages 2.5 to 5 years D.I.Y. Summer Crafting: Fans! People all over the world use fans to keep cool in warm weather! Observe beautifully designed fans from the Museum’s collection, then create a paper fan in your own unique style to cool off at home. WEEKEND Totally Tots Studio*11:30am Touch Tank12:00pm Family Art Lab12:30pm Family Science Lab1:30pm Sensory Room Family Hours2:00–4:45pm Totally Tots Studio*2:30pm Animal Adventure4:15pm * Programs held in Totally Tots for children 2.5 to 5 years Special Thanks to our Supporters It’s an art free for all! Join in craft activities led by Materials for the Arts that combine the arts and sciences into family fun. 29 11:00am–2:00pm | All ages Back to School Jam! Come celebrate going back to school—or starting school for the very first time! Children and their grown-ups will enjoy a fun-filled event with crafts, snacks, music, giveaways and more. This celebration helps young children look forward to a new school year and another important stage of learning. CITY PARKS FOUNDATION PRESENTS SUMMERSTAGE KIDS IN BROWER PARK 11, 18, & 25 WEEKDAY Family Music & Movement Lab11:00am Totally Tots Studio*11:30am Family Science Lab12:00pm Family Craft Studio1:00pm Sensory Room Family Hours2:00–4:45pm Family Natural Science Adventure2:30pm Totally Tots Studio*2:30pm Free Extended Thursday Night: Artapalooza! Meet in the Greenhouse to explore plants, animals, and the rest of your natural world! JULY 3 We do all the work, you have all the fun! Become a member and receive a great discount, too! Choose from fantastic party themes and exciting add-ons—your child and guests can hunt for buried treasure, be a princess for a day, dig for dinos, and much more. DAILY PROGRAMS It’s an art free for all! Join in craft activities led by Materials for the Arts that combine the arts and sciences into family fun. Upper Level Classroom SPECIAL EVENTS WEEKDAY PRoGRAMS 17 3:00–600pm | All ages SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS SPECIAL EVENTS weekend PROGRAMS School is out but our STEAM is on! Have fun with your family while learning about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math through our hands-on programs. Family Music & Movement Lab AUGUST CELEBRATE YOUR CHILD’S BIRTHDAY HERE AT THE MUSEUM! 10:30am | All ages Join us for fun in the sun and enjoy Summerstage offerings in neighboring Brower Park. July 11: KIDS JUNK ORCHESTRA July 18: JANICE MARIE ROBINSON’S MELODIC MAGIC July 25: PUPPETMOBILE For additional programs, Descriptions, And Updates visit www.brooklynkids.org Special Thanks To Our Corporate Member companies American Express, Bank of America, Bloomberg, Chicago Title, Colgate-Palmolive, Credit Suisse, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, JPMorgan Chase, Moody’s, Morgan Stanley, Pfizer, Inc., Silverstein Properties, Inc. Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s Programs Are Made Possible In Part By Private Funding From Foundations, Corporations, And Individuals, As Well As Public Funds From: Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of New York, New York State Council on the Arts, Department of Youth and Community Development of the City of New York, New York City Council and its Brooklyn Delegation, New York State Assembly and its Brooklyn Delegation, New York State Senate and its Brooklyn Delegation. BECOME A MEMBER TODAY! MUSEUM HOURS TUESDAY-SUNDAY: 10:00am-5:00pm MONDAY: CLOSED SPECIAL HOURS FREE HOURS | THURSDAYS • 3–5pm EXTENDED FREE HOURS • 3–7pm THURSDAYS July 17 & August 21 FRIDAYS July 25, August 1, 8 & 15 GRANDPARENTS’ CIRCLE: $80/year Includes FREE general admission for 2 grandparents and 4 grandchildren* FRIDAY, JULY 4 (Independence Day) Free hours made possible by Summer 2014 Calendar Highlights ADMISSION $9.00 PER PERSON Free admission for members and children under 1 year of age. All programs are free with general museum admission. Please check the website for hours, admission details, program descriptions, and updates. DIRECTIONS 145 Brooklyn Avenue • Brooklyn, NY 11213 • (718) 735-4400 N SUBWAY A T L A NT IC A VE B CM K IN GST ON AV E BR O O K LY N AV E NE W Y OR K AV E NO S T R A N D AV E PIONEER: $85/year Includes FREE general admission for 2 adults and 4 children* Come meet author Laura Marx Fitzgerald, author of Under the Egg, as she reads from her book and shares the stories that inspired it. Learn more about Laura at TRAILBLAZER: $100/year Includes FREE general admission for 2 adults and 5 children* www.LauraMarxFitzgerald.com. GLOBETROTTER: $135/year Includes FREE general admission for 2 adults and 6 children* VOYAGER: $175/year Includes FREE general admission for 2 adults and 7 children* Sunday, August 10 1:00pm | Ages 8 & up M.D. PAYNE: BURPSTRONAUTS EXPLORER: $275/year Includes FREE general admission for 2 adults and 8 children* Come meet Monster Juice series author M.D. Payne, as he reads from his upcoming book Burpstronauts. Learn more about M.D. Payne at * Depending on your membership level, you’ll also receive discounts at BCM’s gift shop, free guest passes, reciprocal membership to other museums and science centers, specially-priced tickets to Monster Mash and other premium BCM events, and much more! haunted-house-of-payne.tumblr.com SUBWAY E A S T E RN P KW Y GRAND ARMY PLAZA P R E S I D E N T ST SUBWAY: 3 to Kingston Avenue, a or c to Nostrand Avenue, or c to Kingston/Throop Avenue BUS: Take the B43 / 44 to St. Marks Avenue or the B25 / 45 / 65 to Brooklyn Avenue CAR: FROM ATLANTIC AVENUE turn onto Brooklyn Avenue turn onto New York Avenue, then turn right onto St. Marks Avenue FREE FRIDAY FAMILY JAM FRIDAYS: JULY 25, AUGUST 1, 8 & 15 (Free From 3:00-7:00pm) Evan Goodman, Teaching Artist at BCM / Illustrator / summer-hand.com S T M A R KS A VE FROM EASTERN PARKWAY Saturday, July 19 1:00pm | Ages 9 & up LAURA MARX FITZGERALD: UNDER THE EGG Join today! Stop by the Admissions Desk to complete your membership form, or contact the Membership Office at (718) 735-4400 x 324; membership@brooklynkids.org. LIRR MANHATTAN Don’t miss this family-friendly reading series with a diverse lineup of authors! The Reading Series is geared towards school-aged children, but the whole family is welcome. No registration required. Free with the purchase of admission: MEMBERSHIP LEVELS MUSEUM CLOSED SUBWAY F U L T ON S T SUMMER 2014 PENGUIN YOUNG READERS SERIES BCM members enjoy free general admission to the Museum all year long, special invitations to members-only events and exhibit previews, and express entry on weekends and school holidays. Plus, by becoming a member, you will support BCM’s awardwinning exhibitions, unique performances and workshops, and our acclaimed afterschool program. Membership is a great deal! Celebrate summer with Brooklyn Children’s Museum during our festive Friday summer nights! In partnership with Imagination Playground, Brooklyn Children’s Museum is hosting Learn and Play Dates for families to learn, build, and play with the fantastic Imagination Playground blue blocks. LET’S Get social! @BrooklynKidsBChildMus bcmgreenthreads.org BrooklynKids BrooklynChildrensMuseumBCMkids