Friday, 20 November, 2009 - Exhibit Takes Children Around the World

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

 The Charleston Museum is continuing its Around the World exhibition series for children with three new exhibits for 2009. Around the World aims to introduce children to items that are a part of everyday life for children from other parts of the world and is displayed in Kidstory, the Museums interactive childrens exhibit. For 2009, the focus will be on Africa, European folklore and Native American artistry.  Children can create their own music with an interactive station featuring an African drum and gourd rattles. In conjunction with Around the World: Adventures in Africa, the Charleston Museum will offer an African drumming workshop, special Kid Tours and an animated feature movie. Please visit the calendar of events at www.charlestonmuseum.org for details. May 5 - August 30, 2009 Native American Artistry September 1 - December 31, 2009 Kidstory is a hands-on, educational exhibit that teaches children of all ages the rich history of Charleston and the South Carolina Lowcountry. Interactive components and wall- length murals of the Museums Dill Sanctuary and Heyward-Washington House, as well as other notable Charleston scenes, captivate children and promises to spark their love of history for many years to come. Admission to Kidstory is included with general Museum admission (free for members; $$10 for adults, $$5 for children 3-12, under 3 free).

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Friday, 20 November, 2009 - Exhibit Takes Children Around the World