Jump into the world of Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Elmo, Cookie Monster and all your favorite lovable characters from the popular children's television show at Minnesota Children's Museum. Visitors can experience the Sesame Street set from the famous brownstone steps of 123 Sesame Street.
Children and adults can get an up-close look at Big Bird, play chess and checkers in the park, and visit the Counting Tree and count animals.
Can You Tell Me How to Get to Sesame Street? was produced by Strong Museum, Rochester, New York,
in collaboration with Sesame Workshop and the Jim Henson Company, and is underwritten by Frontier, a Citizens Communications Company.
Curious George: Let's Get Curious!, November 11, 2007
The new Curious George exhibit will inspire young children's natural curiosity as they explore early science, math and engineering through hands-on interactive play. The immersive exhibit environment takes place in the neighborhood where Curious George lives with his friend, The Man with the Yellow Hat.
Visitors will recognize familiar characters and places featured in the classic stories and the PBS KIDS television series.
Curious George: Let's Get Curious! is sponsored by 3M. Promotional support from Star Tribune. ©
2006 Curious George television series merchandise ©Universal Studios. Curious George and related
characters, created by Margret and H.A. Rey, are copyrighted and trademarked by Houghton Mifflin
Company and used under license. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLLP. All rights reserved.
Yellow Hat Days, Fridays, September 14 – October 12, 2007, at 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
A month of Fridays devoted to Curious George's best friend's favorite accessory: his Yellow Hat. Visitors can make their own paper hats, join in a yellow hat parade and settle in for stories about Curious George and The Man in the Yellow Hat during Story Time.
Curious About Critters, Saturdays, September 1 – October 27, 2007, at 1 – 3:30 p.m.
Join us every Saturday in September and October for drop-in, interactive live animal programs with special guest presenters. Be inquisitive like Curious George and learn all about these fascinating creatures and the natural world they live in.
Sesame Street Member Party, Saturday, October 6, 2007, at 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Come explore Can You Tell Me How to Get to Sesame Street? during a members-only time to visit the new exhibit and the Museum. Indulge in some tasty treats, then test your silliness playing with "goats in oats" and more goofy rhymes. This event is free for members; members' guests are welcome at $5.95 each.
Pre-Member Party Dinner, Saturday, October 6, 2007, 5:15 – 6 p.m.
Join us for sub sandwiches, carrots and lemonade before the member party. Prepaid reservations are
required; space is limited. Cost for food option: $3.50 per child and $5.50 per adult. Children younger than one are free.
Curious George Breakfast, Saturday, October 13, 2007, at 9 – 10 a.m.
Start off your day right with a yummy continental breakfast with Curious George that will be sure to satisfy your appetite, but not your curiosity! Give Curious George a hug, meet new friends and explore the Museum, hear stories and more. Prepaid reservations are required; space is limited. Cost is $8 per Museum member and $15 per non-member. Museum admission is included. Children younger than one are free.
Habitot Halloween, Saturday, October 27, 2007, 6 – 8:30 p.m., Sunday, October 28, 2007, 6 – 8:30 p.m., Monday, October 29, 2007, 10 – 12:30 p.m.
Looking for a child-friendly Halloween event for your little caped crusaders? Come to the Museum, where your costumed cuties can trick-or-treat through the galleries, make a Big Fun! Monster, create a spooky candy house, fish for fiends and more! Prepaid reservations recommended; space is limited. Cost: $8 per member and $12 per non-member. Make your reservation by October 19 and receive $2 off per person. Children younger than one are free.
Pre-Habitot Halloween Pizza Party, Saturday, October 27, 2007, 5:15 – 6 p.m., Sunday, October 28, 2007, 5:15 – 6 p.m.
Enjoy pizza, carrots and lemonade before Habitot Halloween begins. Prepaid reservations are required; space is limited. Cost for food option: $3.50 per child and $5.50 per adult. Children younger than one year are free. -- www.mcm.org
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