Don't Forget!

Summer is winding down; can you feel it?! The air is chilly, the kids are heading back to school, and the museum's summer programs are coming to a close. Our annual shutdown begins on September 7th, and we don't want anyone to forget. What a bummer to head all the way out here and find out that we are closed...

Shutdown promises to be a truly transformative event this year, as our goals are miles bigger than they have been in years (photo source: thisoldhouse.com). Here's a sneak peak of some of the things you can look forward to upon our re-opening on September 30th:

• A new and improved news station... All I can say is, have you ever heard of Ruff Ruffman?
  
• A face lift and expansion of our Think and Play Preschool Series
  
• A new birthday room in our Discovery Depot space: we'll be saying goodbye to the Dalmation Room and hello to a new art space in its place
  (photo source: heloflights.com)

As always, we would love to hear feedback and suggestions from the people who frequent our museum. You know us best! What do you love about the museum? What have you always wished we would change or add? Give us some food for thought, and leave us a comment! Also, stay tuned to our blog throughout September Shutdown for updates and pictures of our progress!

Finally, please don't forget about our Fancy Steps Benefit coming up on September 26th at 6:30 pm in the Holyoke City Hall Ballroom. There are many ways to contribute: buy advertising space in our program booklet, suggest businesses who may want to purchase an ad, or buy a ticket to attend! All proceeds will benefit the ongoing programs at the Children's Museum as well as serve as a catalyst for future growth and the creation of new exhibits and programs (photo source: seattlelanguageacademy.org). Call us at (413) 536-7048 for more information.