Black History Month is a week away, and there are a ton of events around the city to help celebrate, educate and enjoy. At the Children’s Museum of Atlanta, the entire family can enjoy informative programming suitable for all ages.
“Interactive activities encourage children to explore the accomplishments and innovations of Black Americans. Little adventurers can design space landers, make their own unique clothing designs, and learn about the history of the Abolition movement while discovering the secrets of invisible ink,” the museum said in a press release.
Events will run 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. every day in February.
“Little visionaries are called to design unique fashions, get jazzy with music from Coltrane, and create collages, sculptures, and planets. They can also join the Museum to hear stories about inspirational African American women and inventions that have shaped the lives of people around the world” CMA said.
Here are five activities for the family to enjoy during Black History Month at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta:
CMA on Stage
During CMA on Stage, enjoy Red Light, Green Light and “Dream Big, Little One,” by Vashti Harrison; and a cardboard fashion show and “Before John Was a Jazz Giant,” by Carole Boston Weatherford. Show dates run 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Science bar
At the science bar, children will learn about American hero and underground railroad conductor Harriet Tubman while making their own invisible ink.
Jane’s Innovation Station
This interactive piece gives guests the challenge of following the footsteps of Michael Anderson, Yvonne Darlene Cagle, Mae C. Jemison and other black astronauts. You will learn about stability and shock absorption while creating space landers to safely deposit aliens on their home planets.
Art studio
At the art studio, your child’s inner Picasso will come to life as they create a collage while learning about African American art pioneers and honing their “fine motor skills and cognitive image recognition.”
Building Blocks
At Building Blocks, at 10 a.m. weekdays only — no programming Feb. 19–23 — children are invited to learn about sculptor Edmonia Lewis while making Play-Doh masterpieces, hearing the stories of Black astronauts while creating planets of their own out of yarn, and playing along with some of the jazz greats.
For more information on program times, visit childrensmuseumatlanta.org.
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