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The National Gallery of Art -- Kids Site
Weblinks | Art | Things to do places to go
Website URL:
http://www.nga.gov/kids/kids.htm
Description:
All sorts of cool interactive art that you can make online. Lots of fun!
The National Gallery of Art
Places | Museums | Art | Things to do places to go" The National Gallery of Art houses one of the finest collections in the world illustrating major achievements in painting, sculpture, decorative arts, and works on paper from the Middle Ages to the present."
Children's Programs and Events at Sonoma County Libraries
Events | Books | Things to do places to go
(707) 545-0831
di Rosa Preserve
Weblinks | Art | Things to do places to go
Website URL:
http://www.dirosapreserve.org/
Description:
"Entirely surrounded by vineyards, the di Rosa Preserve’s 217 acres feature three art galleries, an outdoor sculpture meadow and a 35-acre lake set in the beautiful Carneros region at the southern edge of the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Come visit!"
Kidspot
Places | Uncatagorized places | Things to do places to goKidspot is a hands-on play and learning center for Sonoma County’s young children and their families. Our goal is to create a safe, fun, interactive environment where kids can play, create, explore, and develop social learning skills. kidspot’s family-oriented activities allow parents and other caregivers to spend valuable, high-quality time with their children.
http://www.kidspotimaginationcenter.com/index.htm
Bay Area Discovery Museum
Places | Museums | Nonprofits | Things to do places to go
"The nationally recognized Bay Area Discovery Museum is a one-of-a-kind indoor/outdoor children's museum that offers a full range of programs for children, parents, school groups and educators.
Located on 7 and 1/2 acres in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area at Fort Baker in Sausalito, CA, the Museum's unique programs feature hands-on art, science, environmental and media exhibitions, performances, special events and ongoing educational curricula... all with a focus on fun!"
Children's Museum of the North Bay
Places | Museums | Nonprofits | Things to do places to goThis place does not exist yet but with your help it can!
" Our children need a safe environment where imaginations are ignited,
curiosity is nurtured, and creativity is cultivated. We need a place where
families can play and learn together, and diversity is celebrated. "
from http://www.childrensmuseumnb.org/
There is a proposed children's musem in Petaluma. Check out their website and see what you can do to help make it a reality!
Children's Museums Around the World
Submitted by art4kids on Tue, 2006-07-04 17:11. Articles | Things to do places to goThe Association of Children's Museums has a list of Children's Museums around the world as well as a list for the United States. There is also a lot of information for supporting, visiting, enjoying and creating children's museums. Check it out at:
http://www.childrensmuseums.org/visit/international.htm
Things I didn't know include:
- The largest children's museum is The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, which has a total of 433,000 square feet.
- The oldest children's museum is the Brooklyn Children's Museum, which opened in 1899; the children's museum field is 105 years young!
