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July 15, 2015Upcoming Programs at the New York State Museum
Beautiful Bugs, Incredible Invertebrates and Fascinating Freaks of Nature A Mad Science Museum
Starting July 21 from 10 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 3 p.m. the NYS Museum will hold this wonderful and free program for families with children 10 and older.
Of the amazing diversity of life, 98% of the animals on earth are little known by the average person. Join Museum educator Hatti Langsford for an opportunity to closely examine some of New York’s more unusual creatures. Mad Science Museum programs include games, experiments and discovery-learning stations for fun, science-based activities related to NYSM collections, research and exhibits.
If you would like to book this program for your group, it is available Tuesday, July 21–Thursday, August 7. Please contact groupreg@mail.nysed.gov or call 518.474.5843 for more information.
Rain or Shine…. It’s Reading Time
On Wednesday, July 29 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., the NYS Museum invites preschoolers and their families to a free event in Kids’ Cove! Come read a story with Miss Ann and visit a special exhibition to learn more about New York State!
Shaker Barnstorming Weekends
Visit the three Shaker Historic Sites in the Capital Region and Berkshires to learn about iconic Shaker barn architecture and Shaker agricultural innovations. Each tour takes place at 2pm at the location and date indicated. Reservations must be made at each separate site and prices vary based on location. For more information about Shaker programming, visit http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/shakers/.
