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September Vacation Drop-Off Day

No school? No problem! Join us for a fun morning of live animals, art projects, and exploration! Limited to 10 kids for a great small group experience. Must be 5 by the date of the program. Please pack a peanut/tree nut-free snack and reusable water bottle. Drop off at Heckscher Barn. Pick up at the Knobloch Family Farmhouse. Members: $45/day/child Non-Members: $50/day/child Monday, September 25 9:30 am – 12 pm Ages 5 – 9 Limited to 10 children REGISTER

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September 25, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

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No school? No problem! Join us for a fun morning of live animals, art projects, and exploration! Limited to 10 kids for a great small group experience. Must be 5 by the date of the program.
Please pack a peanut/tree nut-free snack and reusable water bottle. Drop off at Heckscher Barn. Pick up at the Knobloch Family Farmhouse.
Members: $45/day/child
Non-Members: $50/day/child
Monday, September 25
9:30 am – 12 pm
Ages 5 – 9
Limited to 10 children
REGISTER

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The Museum will be closed in observance of the following holidays: New Year’s Day – Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Easter – Sunday, April 20, 2025 Memorial Day – Monday, May 26, 2025 Independence Day – Friday, July 4, 2025 Labor Day – Monday, September 1, 2025 Veteran’s Day – Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 27, 2025 Christmas Eve- Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 3 PM through New Year’s Day – Thursday, January 1, 2026

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Isamu Noguchi: Metal the Mirror

“Here is where finally opposites come together, I see a surprising purity. Stone is the depth, metal the mirror. They do not conflict…” —Isamu Noguchi While the renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) is best known for his work in stone, he consistently explored new materials and methods during his wide-ranging career. He first experimented with aluminum in the 1950s and later with galvanized steel, creating a series of twenty-six sculptures in collaboration with Gemini G.E.L. in Los Angeles in 1982–83.…

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