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Through the school year, the Mt. LeKid climbing wall will be open Saturdays 11-4:00 and Sundays 1-4:00 (usually no weekdays).   

Weekly Preschool Programs: Wee Move is now on Fridays at 10:30 am, January through May, 2012. Little Learners will continue on Thursdays, but will start at 11:00 am, January-May (both programs are included with Museum admission and do not require pre-registration.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

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Saturday, January 21: Meet Pet Therapy Dogs, 10-11 am. Free with Museum admission.  

Friday, January 20: NIGHT (out) AT THE MUSEUM, 5:30-8:00 pm for ages 3-11. Parents get a night out on the town...Kids get a night out at the Museum! $10/Member child / $15/Non-Member child. Pre-registration & pre-payment required. Drop off between 5:30 & 6:00, pick up between 7:30 & 8:00 (doors locked 6:00-7:30). Includes supervised Museum exploration & play and games/activities..

January 21: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz traveling exhibit opens! Here through May 21. Included with admission/membership.

(MEMBERS ONLY!) Monday, January 23: No School? Cool!, 8 am-4:30 pm for K-5th grade member children without parent. Enjoy the new Wizard of Oz traveling exhibit, climb Mt. LeKid and more. Bring sack lunch. $45.00 per child. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.    

Friday, January 27 - Saturday, January 28: Boy Scout Overnight  6 pm Friday to 9 am Saturday. $35 per scout. 1 no-fee adult required per 5 boys. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Register at Boy Scout office 608-784-4040.

(MEMBERS ONLY!) Friday, February 3: Members Night in Oz, 5:00-7:00 pm. Extended hours for current Museum members only to enjoy the Wonderful Wizard of Oz Traveling Exhibit and the rest of the Museum. This event is generously supported by the Mike & Renee Redman family. No fee, but pre-registration appreciated, at funmuseum.org or by email at christina@funmuseum.org.

Saturday, February 4: Meet Pet Therapy Dogs, 10-11 am. Free with Museum admission.   

Friday, February 10: NIGHT (out) AT THE MUSEUM, 5:30-8:00 pm for ages 3-11. See January 20 for details.

Sunday, February 12: Girl Scout Daisy Day with Dorothy, 12-5:00 pm for grade K-1 girl scouts. Make projects, play games, have a snack, climb Mt. LeKid, and explore the Museum, including the Wizard of Oz traveling exhibit. Activities can be used toward "It's Your Story-Tell It" journey award. $12 per scout (1 adult chaperone per 5 girls FREE). Pre-reg. and pre-payment required.

Saturday, February 18: Meet Pet Therapy Dogs, 10-11 am. Free with Museum admission.    

Friday, February 24 - Saturday, February 25: Girl Scout "Night in Oz" Overnight, 6 pm Friday to 9 am Saturday. Make projects, play games, have an evening snack and continental breakfast, climb Mt. LeKid, explore the Museum, including the Wizard of Oz traveling exhibit...AND spend the night in the Museum! Activities can be used toward "It's Your Story-Tell It" journey award, "Media" or "Social Innovator" badges. $26 per scout. 1 no-fee adult required per 5 girls. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.

Saturday, February 25: Happy 13th Birthday Children's Museum + Child Safety Day! Child Safety Day with Gundersen Lutheran from 10 am to 1 pm-half-priced admission + safety games, costumed characters and more. Enjoy party games and more from 1:00 to 5:00 pm (regular admission of $6 per person resumes).

Saturday, March 3: Brunchin' with the Munchkins character breakfast, 8:30 to 10:00 am, with specific breakfast seating times to be announced. This event is generously supported by Dr. Kermit & Barbara Newcomer. Meet and have your photo taken with some of your favorite Wizard of Oz characters (wear your own costume if you wish), enjoy continental breakfast, take home character autographs and a special prize, and explore the Wonderful Wizard of Oz traveling exhibit before the Museum opens to the public for the day. Bring your camera! Prices and registration details to be announced. If interested, email Christina@funmuseum.org. 

Coming Up: More Girl Scout events on March 4, 11 & 23...Night Out at the Museum on March 9 & 30 and April 13 & 27...Pet Therapy Dogs March 10 & 31...Wee Bit O'Fun St. Patrick's Day party on March 17...Easter EGG-Stravaganza on April 5 & 6...Teddy Bear Clinic with Gundersen Lutheran on April 14...Dorothy Day on April 21...Good Stuff for Grown-Ups "Helping Children Manage Money" free evening session for Members only on April 30...and more!

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When registration is required, do so online here or contact the Museum at 608-784-2652