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Great Lakes Children Museum
13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr.
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 932-4526 |
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Featuring March Activities
NanoDays, Gala Report, Toddler Time, InterActive StoryTime, Shop the Museum Store, and More! |
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March Schedule Changes
The end of March is spring break for the Traverse City Public Schools, so we will be open on Monday, March 25 with special programs. We will also be closed for Easter Sunday on Sunday, March 31. |
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Farm Fête Fundraiser - Raised over $35,000
The Great Lakes Children's Museum's 15th annual gala fundraiser, Farm Fête, was fabulous party! Great food, delightful venue, fine wine, enjoyable entertainment, and fun folks in attendance. It was also a very successful fundraiser for the Great Lakes Children's Museum.
We raised over $35,000 for programs and operations at the Museum. The +PLUS appeal brought in $2,500 matching gifts from former members of the Board of Trustees before the event. The night of the event, we surpassed the match, raising another $4,500. That means we raised $7,000 that is specifically earmarked to offer free admissions to disadvantaged children and families in our community. To learn more about supporting the +PLUS, program contact the Museum.
Kudos to everyone involved! To see a list of the gala sponsors and supporters, click here. |
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NanoDays - Biggest Event for Smallest Science!
Monday, March 25 - Friday, March 29, 11 am - 3 pm
From Monday, March 25 through Friday, March 29, we will again be participating in NanoDays: The Biggest Event for the Smallest Science! This program provides opportunities for school-aged children to explore cutting-edge science during spring break.
Enter the world of the extremely small! Drop in and enjoy the fun of participating in hands-on Nano Science investigations. You will be fascinated by things so small that you can't even see them with your own eyes! There will be opportunities for both children and adults to explore the miniscule world of atoms, molecules, and nanoscale forces. A range of exciting NanoDays programs demonstrate the special and unexpected properties found at the nanoscale.
NanoDays is organized by the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE Net), and takes place across the county. This community-based event is the largest public outreach effort in nanoscale informal science education and involves museums, research centers, and universities from Puerto Rico to Alaska.
Recommended for children ages 5 and up. (Younger children will need the help of a parent.) |
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March InterActive StoryTime Selections
Stories with a Twist! Wednesdays at 11 am
InterActive StoryTime features great works of children's literature and activities and crafts led by Museum staff and volunteers, which enhances the experience for children and deepens their understanding of the selected book.
InterActive StoryTime is on Wednesdays at 11 am.
March is Dr. Seuss Month
 The Cat In the Hat, Dr. Seuss, March 6
It's a cold and wet day. Dick and Sally are stuck in the house with nothing to do ... until a giant cat in a hat shows up, transforming the dull day into a madcap adventure and almost wrecking the place in the process!
Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss, March 13
The character "Sam I Am" pops in and asks if you would like green eggs and ham in many different ways and in many different places.
Mr. Brown Can Moo. Can You?, Dr. Seuss, March 20
Oh, the wonderful things Mr. Brown can do! In this "Book of Wonderful Noises," Mr. Brown struts his stuff, as he imitates everything from popping corks to horse feet ("pop pop pop pop" and "klopp klopp klopp," respectively) while inviting everyone to join him in the fun.
No StoryTime on March 29 due to NanoDays
InterActive StoryTime is underwritten through a generous
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March Toddler Time Schedule
Fridays, 10 am to 12 pm
Toddler Time is offered Fridays from 10 am to 12 pm. It is an opportunity for toddlers to interact with each other and learn through a variety of activities and experiences. Toddler Time encourages toddlers' natural curiosity, enhances fine and gross motor skills, guides appropriate social behaviors, and facilitates essential cognitive growth. Most importantly, it's fun! Toddler Time is included with the price of admission or the cost of your annual membership.
Dr. Seuss Day, March 1
Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday. Participate in activities that come right out of the pages of Dr. Seuss books.
Fish For It!, March 8
Fantastic fishing fun! Catch some fish with poles and magnets. Watch and feed some live fish.
 Wonderful Wheels, March 15
Wheels are rolling! Children will manipulate cars & trucks on a small roadway.
Beach Party, March 22
Bring a little Summer back with some indoor sand play.
No Toddler Time, March 29 due to NanoDays |
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Museum Store Feature - Animal Rescue Truck
This Animal Rescue Shape-Sorting Truck is a  w ooden vehicle toy and shape sorter in one. It includes wooden safari truck with slide-up cargo door and die-cut sides, plus 7 wooden animals and 2 wooden people. Its appealing colors and patterns add visual add interest to each wooden play piece.
The vibrant patterns add a wild touch that animal-loving kids will adore. This toy will help teach shape recognition, fine-motor skills, and hand-eye coordination. It will also encourage exploration and imaginative play.
For ages 2 and up. By Melissa & Doug.
Members receive a 10% discount in the Museum Store |
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Coming in April
Traverse City Public Schools' spring break continues into the first day of April, so we will offer a special day of April Fools "Tricky Science." There will also be a Member Night on Friday, April 12. |
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Cherishing children is the mark of a civilized society
~ Joan Ganz Cooney |
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