The Morris Museum continues its winter 2015 season of children’s programming with a fun array of family festivals, theatre, art workshops, and more. Further program and ticket information is available by calling 973.971.3706 or online at morrismuseum.org.
WHERE: Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Ave., Morristown
CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL
Saturday, February 7, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Bring the family to the Morris Museum for a day of chocolaty fun. Attend a performance of Alice in Wonderland in the Bickford Theatre, enjoy chocolate tastings, make desert themed crafts, and listen to love songs from the Museum’s collection of automated musical instruments.
Alice in Wonderland
Saturday, February 7, 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM
Filled with Lewis Carroll’s brilliant characters and Pushcart Player’s whimsical direction, this production offers a precious theatre experience that young viewers will long remember.
FESTIVAL TICKETS: Free for Members; $7/Child, $10/Adult for Non-members
COMBO TICKETS: $9 Members; $15 Non-members (Includes Festival and Alice in Wonderland performance)
PRESIDENTS’ DAY ACTIVITIES
Monday, February 16
This Presidents’ Day, children will enjoy an assortment of fun activities at the Morris Museum. Visitors can take in a laser show in the Theatre, participate in a studio art workshop, or visit the many family-friendly exhibitions currently on view.
THEATER:
American Pride Spectacular
Monday, February 16, 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM
TICKETS: $10 Members / $12 Non-members
This incredible show returns with a dazzling display of laser magic to celebrate America’s spirit of innovation, discovery, and exploration. Using the most advanced visual technology, Prismatic Magic has been captivating the imagination of over one million children since 2003.
STUDIO ART WORKSHOPS:
Scrimshaw on Paper Workshop
with Kelly Bogucz (Ages 6 – 8)*
Monday, February 16, 10 AM–12 PM
TUITION: $35 Members / $40 Non-members
Three-D Collage Workshop
with Nina Nemeth (Ages 8 – 14+)*
Monday, February 16, 10 AM–12 PM
RUITION: $40 Members / $45 Non-members
Adventures in Mixed Media
with Caitlin Albright (Ages 8-12+)*
Monday, February 16, 1–3 PM
TUITION: $35 Members / $40 Non-members
Please note that advance registration is required for all the studio art workshops.
EXHIBITIONS:
Mega Model Trains
Through March 1
Train enthusiasts will marvel at the spectacular 288-square foot interactive model train display. Popular features include a Thomas and Friends model train and the Polar Express model train.
Museum Mind Benders
Through March 1
Featuring over 20 puzzle stations, Museum Mind Benders will provide visitors of all ages hours of entertainment. Sponsored by the Walter F. & Alice Gorham Foundation.
Brick by Brick
Through March 15
This invitational exhibition features innovative works created by LEGO® artists, architects, and engineers who use LEGO brand building bricks to create incredible art and architecture.
Dollhouses from the Morris Museum Collection
Through March 22
Enjoy vintage dollhouses, miniature rooms and children’s tea sets from the collection of the Morris Museum.
About the Morris Museum
Founded in 1913, the Morris Museum is an award-winning, community-based arts and cultural institution which serves the public through high caliber exhibitions in the arts, sciences and humanities. The Museum also offers educational programs, family events, and is home to the Bickford Theatre and its wide range of performing arts offerings. Continuously serving the public since 1913, the Morris Museum has been designated a Major Arts Institution and has received the New Jersey State Council on the Arts’ Citation of Excellence, among other awards. The first museum in New Jersey to be accredited, the Morris Museum was re-accredited in 2013 by the American Alliance of Museums.
The Morris Museum is a Blue Star Museum, offering free admission to active duty military personnel and their families, from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Location & Hours
The Museum is located at 6 Normandy Heights Road (at the corner of Columbia Turnpike) in Morristown, NJ, and is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday, 12:00 to 5:00pm. In addition, the Museum is open evenings from 5:00 to 8:00pm on the second and third Thursday of the month. Admission to the Museum is $10 for adults and $7 for children, students and senior citizens. Admission is always free for Museum members. For more information, call (973) 971-3706, or visit www.morrismuseum.org.
