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Rails and Tails at the Shiloh Museum

May 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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The Shiloh Museum is hosting a “Rails and Tails” Summer Saturday program June 7, featuring a farm animal petting zoo, model train displays, music, kids crafts, and refreshments. Your kids will really enjoy the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.  The current exhibits are Tech-Knowledge-Gee! (a hands on exhibit about communication through June 8), Play Ball! (an exhibit about the history of baseball in Northwest Arkansas through July 26) and Following the Crop (a photo exhibit of life in Springdale’s migrant labor camps in the 40’s 50’s and 60’s through August 23).

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Museums 

Family Days at Crystal Bridges at the Massey

February 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Crystal Bridges at the Massey’s upcoming Family Time, Picturing Plants, is scheduled for Sunday, March 9, 2008 from noon to 3pm.  Here are the details: 

Celebrate our featured exhibition, 12th International Exhibition of Botanical Art & Illustration, with an afternoon of creative activities exploring the wonder and beauty of plants.

You will decorate a clay pot, discover great plant facts with educators from the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, enjoy storytelling with Bentonville Public Library Children’s Librarian Sue Ann Pekel, create a blooming bag and more!  Barnes & Nobles Booksellers will be hosting a 12th International Exhibition of Botanical Art & Illustration catalog sale at the Massey for your convenience and reading pleasure.

This is a free drop-in program for all!

Questions? Call (479) 418-5700, M–Th between 10am – 3pm or email education@crystalbridges.org

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Museums, Upcoming Events and Deadlines 

More Information on the Mystery of the Mayan Medallion Exhibit

January 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I received more information on the Mystery of the Mayan Medallion exhibit at the Walton Arts Center.  (click here to go to my prior post on the exhibit).

  • The exhibit is free of charge and is geared toward children 3rd grade and up 
  • The exhibit runs from January 7th through March 8th, 2008
  • The exhibit is open from 9-5 Monday through Friday and 10-4 Saturdays 
  • The exhibit is closed to the public February 14th and 15th from 9am to 2:30pm
  • Groups of more than 10 people wishing to visit the exhibition must call CMASE to register. 

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Museums 

The Arkansas Discovery Network’s Mayan Mystery Exhibit

January 3, 2008 | 1 Comment

The Mystery of the Mayan Medallion Poster An archaeological team has disappeared from a dig site at an ancient Mayan temple in Palenque, Mexico. The scientists were investigating rumors of a priceless jade medallion buried in the ruins. Something horrifying apparently scared them off, but they managed to leave behind a video with clues and a warning to all who come after. Who can solve the puzzle, find the treasure and avoid the fate of the unfortunate archaeologists?

That’s the challenge children, parents and teachers face in “The Mystery of the Mayan Medallion,” an immersive exhibit developed by the Arkansas Discovery Network and presented by the University of Arkansas Center for Mathematics and Science Education. The exhibit will be on display from Monday, Jan. 7, through March 8 at the Joy Pratt Markham Gallery of the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville.

“We are very excited about this particular exhibit. Everyone likes a good ‘who done it’ and this experience blends just the right amount of mystery into real science and history,” said Lynne Hehr, director of the Center for Math and Science Education. “This exhibit uses the mystery and intrigue of the Mayan empire to explore math, science and history in a way that’s sure to capture the imagination of everyone who visits.”

Note: This event is being presented by the University of Arkansas Center for Mathematics and Science Education. All questions regarding the event should be directed to the University of Arkansas Center for Math and Science Education or the Arkansas Discovery Network .

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Museums, Upcoming Events and Deadlines 

Arkansas Discovery Network’s Kids Quest Program

September 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Head over to the Arkansas Discovery Network website and sign your kids up for the Kids Quest program.  It’s free for kids ages 5-12.  As a member, your child will receive:

  • Invitations to special exhibit parties at museums around the state
  • Ten percent discount at any museum gift shop
  • A special colored wristband from each partner museum you visit
  • The Kids’ Quest e-newsletter every three months with fun things to do, links to cool websites and news about what is happening at the Network museums
  • Personalized membership card
  • Kids’ Quest t-shirt

The Arkansas Discovery Network is a network of 7 museums and educational centers in Arkansas.  It’s the organization that brought the Grossology exhibit to the Nadine Baum Studios.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Museums 

Ozark Reptile Museum

July 16, 2007 | 1 Comment

All Side of Life reader, Jamie wrote to me with some details about the Ozark Reptile Museum.  We have never been, but I am sure my boys would love it.

I wanted to let you know about another museum in the area worth visiting.  It’s called Ozark Reptile Museum.  It’s VERY small, but a neat place to go if you’ve got kids into snakes, lizards etc.  (They even have an alligator.) 

It’s located in a small L-shaped building next to Mermaids where 71 Business merges with Green Acres Road. 

It’s open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday afternoon.  Admission is $1.50 for kids 5-12, $2.50 for 13 years and older and it’s free for kids 4 and under. 

We didn’t do this, but we were told you could bring a camera and get your picture taken holding the 9 foot Boa!   

Thanks for the tip, Jamie!

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Museums 

Do You Have An Aspiring Aviator in Your Home? Try the Arkansas Air Museum

January 3, 2007 | 2 Comments

Many kids love airplanes.  You can feed that passion with a trip to the Arkansas Air Museum, located at Drake Field in South Fayetteville.  The museum has a “one of a kind” collection of aircraft, rare engines, and other exhibits.  Newcomers to Northwest Arkansas may find it hard to believe that Drake Field was region’s main airport prior to the dedication of the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport in November of 1998.

www.arkairmuseum.org

Hours:  M-F, Sun - 11:00am to 4:30 pm, Sat - 10:00am to 4:30 pm

Admission:  Adults - $4.00, Children 6 to 12 - $2.00, Children Under 6 — FREE

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Museums