Calendar of Events 2010

Kids’ Club, Here’s Looking at You! Wednesday, March 3rd 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Children will make their own set of wacky glasses. Participants are encouraged to bring in a pair of old glasses to be donated to New Eyes for the Needy. Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-weekly after-school activity program. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 973-377-2982 x12. Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.

Family Fun Day, Saturday, March 13th 1 PM - 3 PM
Join us at the Museum for lots of family fun and a craft activity. Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12. Regular Admission.

Kids’ Club, Spring Holidays Thursday, March 18th 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Attendees will welcome in spring as they create festive placemats to use at home. Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-weekly after-school activity program. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 973-377-2982 x12. Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.

Pysanky Workshop, Saturday, March 27th 2-5 PM
Learn the ancient art of Ukrainian egg decorating called Pysanky with artists Odarka Stockert & Marie Salthouse. Participants will get a hands-on experience using the unique techniques needed to create these colorful masterpieces. Open to ages 6 & up. Pre-registration is required by March 20th, call 973-377-2982 x14. Admission is $15 for Members & $20 for Non-members (includes all supplies).

Stuffed Animal Sleepover, Wednesday, March 31st 4 - 5 PM - Thursday, April 1st Regular Hours
Bring your favorite stuffed animal or doll for a sleepover on Tuesday, March 31st. Enjoy a snack and story time with your toy and then tuck them in to spend the night at the Museum. Come back on Wednesday, April 1st between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm to pick up your stuffed animal, make a craft and find out what mischief they have gotten into during the night! Appropriate for children 2-6 years old. Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12 for more information. $5 for ALL participants, (includes both day's activities) and Regular Admission for all others.

Kids’ Club, Fabulous Fabric Wednesday, April 7th 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Unique fabric collages will be made by those attending. Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-weekly after-school activity program. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 973-377-2982 x12. Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.

Family Fun Day, Saturday, April 10th 1 PM - 3 PM
Join us at the Museum for lots of family fun and a craft activity. Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12. Regular Admission.

Kids’ Club, Food Art Tuesday, April 20th 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Children will learn about creating art with various food items and will make a dried bean box. Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-weekly after-school activity program. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 973-377-2982 x12. Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.

Spinning Workshop, Thursday, April 22nd & 29th 6 PM - 8 PM
Join skilled spinner Vivian C.R. James as she leads a two day, hands-on workshop in the art of spinnng wool into yarn. Learn how to use a drop spindle and create a skein of yarn to take home. Space is limited. Pre-registration required by April 15th. Call 973-377-2928 x14. Admission is $25 for Members & $30 for Non-members (includes both days and all materials).

The Lenape or Delaware Indians, Sunday, May 2nd 2 PM
Meet John T. Kraft as he examines the Lenape Indian way of life in New Jersey with a slide-illustrated lecture, which includes folklore, prehistoric artifacts, traditional clothing, arts and crafts, musical instruments and weapons. This program is funded by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Space is limited. Pre-registration recommended. Call 973-377-2982 x14. FREE!

Kids’ Club, Mother’s Day Thursday, May 6th 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Club goers will make a special gift for Mom for Mother’s Day. Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-weekly after-school activity program. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 973-377-2982 x12. Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.

Family Fun Day, Saturday, May 8th 1 PM - 3 PM
Join us at the Museum for lots of family fun and a craft activity. Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12. Regular Admission.

Luke Miller Day, Saturday, May 15th 11 AM - 4 PM
Celebrate Madison’s local Colonial hero, Luke Miller and learn more this famous man and his time period during a continuous all day viewing of the DVD Luke Miller: Forging History. For more information call 973-377-2982 x10. Admission by Donation.

Be Our Guest, Sunday, May 16th Noon-5 PM
You are invited to visit more than a dozen historic sites and museums throughout Morris County FREE of charge on “Be Our Guest” Day. In celebration of National Tourism Week, the sites are opening their doors and waiving their usual admission fees, although guests are encouraged to contribute a non-perishable food item for donation to the local Food Pantry in lieu of the normal admission fee. For more information contact the Morris County Tourism Bureau at 973-631-5151. FREE!

Kids’ Club, Treasure Discoveries Tuesday, May 18th 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Learn how to create art using found objects. Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-weekly after-school activity program. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 973-377-2982 x12. Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.

Kids’ Club, You’ve been Framed! Wednesday, June 2nd 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Using their creativity, participants will decorate their own personal picture frame. Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-weekly after-school activity program. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 973-377-2982 x12. Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.

Family Fun Day, Saturday, June 12th 1 PM - 3 PM
Join us at the Museum for lots of family fun and a craft activity. Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12. Regular Admission.

Kids’ Club, Father’s Day Thursday, June 17th 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Club goers will make a special gift for Dad for Father’s Day. Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-weekly after-school activity program. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 973-377-2982 x12. Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.

Family Fun Day, Ice Cream Social, Saturday, July 10th 1 PM - 3 PM
Cool off from the hot summer sun at METC's annual Ice Cream Social. Make your own sundae with and participate in the numerous games and activities taking place, while you explore our current exhibit. Drop in any time between the hours of 1-3 pm to participate. Advanced registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12 for more information. Call for Prices.

Family Fun Day, Saturday, September 11th 1 PM - 3 PM
Join us at the Museum for lots of family fun and a craft activity. Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12. Regular Admission.

Family Fun Day, Saturday, October 9th 1 PM - 3 PM
Join us at the Museum for lots of family fun and a craft activity. Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12. Regular Admission.

Family Fun Day, Saturday, November 13th 1 PM - 3 PM
Join us at the Museum for lots of family fun and a craft activity. Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12. Regular Admission.

Wine & Song, Saturday, November 13th 6 PM - 8 PM
Come out and support the Museum during this annual fundraiser. More information to come.

Family Fun Day, Saturday, December 11th 1 PM - 3 PM
Join us at the Museum for lots of family fun and a craft activity. Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12. Regular Admission.


On going activities:

Field Trips & Outreaches
Our popular education programs focus on how people lived and worked in the 18th and 19th centuries. Meeting New Jersey's Core Curriculum Content Standards, children get a hands-on lesson about history.
Programs can be held at the Museum or brought to your facility. Call 973-377-2982 x12 for a brochure or visit www.metc.org.

Senior Citizen Programs, Adult Groups & Outreaches
The Museum offers a variety of tours and programs for senior citizens or adult groups. Each program provides demonstrations and discussions. Optional crafts are also available. All programs can be brought to your facility, or can be presented at the Museum. Call 973-377-2982 x12 for more information or visit www.metc.org.

Scout Programs
Boy and Girl Scouts can fulfill requirements for badges, arrows and achievements with our interactive programs, where children take part in a lesson and make a craft to home. Call 973-377-2982 x12 for a brochure or visit www.metc.org.

Preschool & Young Children's Groups
The Museum has a number of programs perfect of young children. Mothers, babysitters and mother’s helpers are encouraged to book a program that will entertain their little one in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere. Programs can be booked for groups of 5-10, so bring friends, neighbors or fellow club members with their children for a nice afternoon at the Museum. Call 973-377-2982 x12 for a brochure or visit www.metc.org.

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