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It's Music & Sound Month at the Museum. Visit Star Bar on our 2nd floor to play the sweet-sounding bells! Follow along with the sheet [...] It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Make an "Origami Flower Card" for your Grandparents in celebration of Grandparents' Day on September 7th! |
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Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of music as we explore beat, rhythm, rhyme, sensory play, musical instruments, and so much more! Today, we'll [...] It's Music & Sound Month at the Museum. Visit Star Bar on our 2nd floor to play the sweet-sounding bells! Follow along with the sheet [...] It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Make an "Origami Flower Card" for your Grandparents in celebration of Grandparents' Day on September 7th! Come explore the Children's Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and [...]
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It’s Discovery KIDchen Day! Step into the KIDchen with our Garden Specialist for a hands-on STEAM adventure that glows! We’ll explore the fascinating process of [...] |
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It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Can you create a self-portrait [...] Make an "Origami Flower Card" for your Grandparents in celebration of Grandparents' Day on September 7th!
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Get ready to build, balance, and brainstorm! Kids will have a blast designing and constructing imaginative structures using nothing but spaghetti and marshmallows. This playful [...] |
9 events,
It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Can you create a self-portrait [...] Make an "Origami Flower Card" for your Grandparents in celebration of Grandparents' Day on September 7th! Come explore the Children's Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and [...]
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Examine a variety of seeds up close to see how no 2 seeds are alike! You'll also compare and contrast the details of color, weight, [...]
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Sessions at 10:30 & 12:00 Get ready for sticky, silly fun in the KIDchen! Kids will whip up a quick serving of ooey-gooey edible slime [...] |
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It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Can you create a self-portrait [...] Make an "Origami Flower Card" for your Grandparents in celebration of Grandparents' Day on September 7th!
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Get ready to twist, turn, and tinker! In this hands-on drop-in activity, kids will explore the world of simple machines as they match nuts and [...] The Museum is open from 5pm-9pm free of charge, on the first Friday of each month. Space is very limited, and guests will be admitted [...]
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Learn about the importance of preventing burn injuries from our friends at Arizona Burn Foundation. They will share storybook-based safety information with featured characters, Milo [...]
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It's "SepSTEAMber"! Join the Arizona School for the Arts, Robotics Club, as they show off their mechanical creations! It’s a hands-on celebration of STEAM that [...] |
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It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Can you create a self-portrait [...] Make an "Origami Flower Card" for your Grandparents in celebration of Grandparents' Day on September 7th!
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Take flight with your own paper helicopter! Discover the science of aerodynamics as you design, fold, and test your very own spinning creation—it’s hands-on engineering [...] |
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It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Can you create a self-portrait [...] Make an "Origami Flower Card" for your Grandparents in celebration of Grandparents' Day on September 7th! |
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Sessions at 10:30 & 11:30 Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of music as we explore beat, rhythm, rhyme, sensory play, musical instruments, and [...] It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Can you create a self-portrait [...] Come explore the Children's Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and [...] Learn how animals move as you construct and create a movable paper animal in the Art Studio, |
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It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Can you create a self-portrait [...] Learn how animals move as you construct and create a movable paper animal in the Art Studio,
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Get ready to twist, turn, and tinker! In this hands-on drop-in activity, kids will explore the world of simple machines as they match nuts and [...]
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Get ready to build, balance, and brainstorm! Kids will have a blast designing and constructing imaginative structures using nothing but spaghetti and marshmallows. This playful [...] |
8 events,
It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Can you create a self-portrait [...] Come explore the Children's Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and [...] Learn how animals move as you construct and create a movable paper animal in the Art Studio,
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Explore and discover the "bee's knees" and hidden gems of The Children's Garden! Join our Garden Specialist this morning for a fun 'seek & find' [...]
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Sessions at 10:30 & 12:00 In honor of National Play Dough Day (September 16th), join us in making your very own play dough! You and [...] |
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Learn more about the importance of your child’s early experiences through hands-on activities, songs, stories, and games in this informal learning setting. This month, we [...] It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Can you create a self-portrait [...] Learn how animals move as you construct and create a movable paper animal in the Art Studio,
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Dig into the wonders of nature as we explore the plant life cycle—from seed to sprout! Kids will get hands-on as they plant their very [...] |
8 events,
It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Can you create a self-portrait [...] Learn how animals move as you construct and create a movable paper animal in the Art Studio,
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Experience a high-energy mix of music and technology with special guest Joseph "DJ Dimension" Mercado! Kids can get hands-on with real turntables designed for little [...]
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Celebrate National Play Dough Day with us! Head up to the 2nd Floor for a hands-on sensory adventure where imagination takes shape! In honor of [...] |
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Important Update: Thank you for your interest in our meet & greet event. All reservations have been filled. A limited number of standby spots will [...] It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Can you create a self-portrait [...] Learn how animals move as you construct and create a movable paper animal in the Art Studio, |
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It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Can you create a self-portrait [...] Come explore the Children's Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and [...] Celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month by making your very own Papel Picado Banner in the Art Studio.
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Celebrate National Play Dough Day with us! Head up to the 2nd Floor for a hands-on sensory adventure where imagination takes shape! In honor of [...]
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Will it sink… or will it float? Step into the KIDchen for a hands-on science challenge where kids test everyday kitchen items and playful toys [...] |
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Sessions at 10:30 & 11:30 Toddlers & Preschoolers are at the perfect age to begin their music education through singing and instrument play. We will [...] It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Can you create a self-portrait [...] Celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month by making your very own Papel Picado Banner in the Art Studio.
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Buzzzz into the fascinating world of bees! Learn about pollination, discover how bees help our ecosystem thrive, and learn about the engineering genius of honeycombs. [...] |
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It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Can you create a self-portrait [...] Come explore the Children's Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and [...] Celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month by making your very own Papel Picado Banner in the Art Studio.
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Examine a variety of seeds up close to see how no 2 seeds are alike! You'll also compare and contrast the details of color, weight, [...]
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Sessions at 10:30 & 12:00 Celebrate "SepSTEAMber" in the KIDchen with Edible Ed as we mix up a tangy treat that fizzes with fun! Kids [...] |
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Sessions at 10:30 & 11:30 Toddlers & Preschoolers will explore different genres of dance, fun themes, and learn basic dance and movement skills through imaginative [...] It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Can you create a self-portrait [...] Celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month by making your very own Papel Picado Banner in the Art Studio.
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As part of SepSTEAMber, step into our playful Texture Café for a number scavenger hunt with a delicious twist! Preschool chefs will explore the café [...]
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Step into the KIDchen for a hands-on sensory adventure where touch takes center stage! Children will explore textures like silky oats, bumpy pasta, and squishy [...]
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Members-Only Extended Play Hours occur on the 3rd Friday of each month, from 4pm-7pm. Museum members will enjoy three floors of interactive exhibits at the [...] |
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It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Can you create a self-portrait [...] Celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month by making your very own Papel Picado Banner in the Art Studio.
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Stop by the Children’s Garden to explore the science, history, and cultural significance of the traditional “Three Sisters” planting method, a practice rooted in the [...] |
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It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Can you create a self-portrait [...] Celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month by making your very own Papel Picado Banner in the Art Studio. |
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Sessions at 10:30 & 11:30 Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of music as we explore beat, rhythm, rhyme, sensory play, musical instruments, and [...] It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Come explore the Children's Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Can you create a self-portrait [...] Create a surrealist collage in the Art Studio using the famous Spanish artist, Salvador Dali, and his paintings, as inspiration.
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Get ready to shake up some science in the KIDchen! In this bubbly buoyancy experiment, we’ll use dried cranberries and a fizzy liquid to make [...] |
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Sessions at 10:30 & 11:30 Toddlers & Preschoolers are at the perfect age to begin their music education through singing and instrument play. We will [...] It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Can you create a self-portrait [...] Create a surrealist collage in the Art Studio using the famous Spanish artist, Salvador Dali, and his paintings, as inspiration.
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Calling all little engineers and programmers! Stop by to learn about circuitry, coding, and more with developmentally appropriate, creative technical toys! This program is geared [...] |
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It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Can you create a self-portrait [...] Come explore the Children's Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and [...] Create a surrealist collage in the Art Studio using the famous Spanish artist, Salvador Dali, and his paintings, as inspiration.
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Explore and discover the "bee's knees" and hidden gems of The Children's Garden! Join our Garden Specialist this morning for a fun 'seek & find' [...]
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Sessions at 10:30 & 12:00 Join us in the KIDchen today for "SepSTEAMber" Month! We'll mix up some sweet, scientific, homemade honeycomb with Edible Ed! [...] |
9 events,
It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Can you create a self-portrait [...] Create a surrealist collage in the Art Studio using the famous Spanish artist, Salvador Dali, and his paintings, as inspiration. The STEMusic Concert is a high energy concert full of songs and lessons all about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). Children will have a change [...]
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![]() Sessions at 10:30 & 11:30am Toddlers & Preschoolers will explore different genres of dance, fun themes, and learn basic dance and movement skills through imaginative [...]
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Step into the KIDchen for a hands-on sensory adventure where touch takes center stage! Children will explore textures like silky oats, bumpy pasta, and squishy [...] |
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It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Can you create a self-portrait [...] Create a surrealist collage in the Art Studio using the famous Spanish artist, Salvador Dali, and his paintings, as inspiration.
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Join us on September 27 for a joyful celebration of movement, creativity, and active play—part of Nickelodeon’s global “Our World: Worldwide Day of Play” campaign [...] The STEMusic Concert is a high energy concert full of songs and lessons all about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). Children will have a change [...] |
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It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Can you create a self-portrait [...] Create a surrealist collage in the Art Studio using the famous Spanish artist, Salvador Dali, and his paintings, as inspiration. |
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It's SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Can you create a self-portrait [...] Come explore the Children's Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and [...] Build your own colorful kite in the Art Studio like those from the Giant Kite Festival in Guatemala.
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Join us in the Children's Garden as we learn about plants & flowers! We'll dissect and create a flower diagram from real flowers to take [...]
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Children will have a blast as they take apart everyday household objects and discover what really is inside these wonderful gadgets. |
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Build your own colorful kite in the Art Studio like those from the Giant Kite Festival in Guatemala. |
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Build your own colorful kite in the Art Studio like those from the Giant Kite Festival in Guatemala. |
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Build your own colorful kite in the Art Studio like those from the Giant Kite Festival in Guatemala. The Museum is open from 5pm-9pm free of charge, on the first Friday of each month. Space is very limited, and guests will be admitted [...] |
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Build your own colorful kite in the Art Studio like those from the Giant Kite Festival in Guatemala. |
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Build your own colorful kite in the Art Studio like those from the Giant Kite Festival in Guatemala. |