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The Junior Museum - October Events(Troy, NY) The Junior Museum has announced its line-up of events for October. These events are part of a new monthly series that will preview programs to be offered in the new Junior Museum. The new museum is scheduled to open next year in the historic Winslow Building on 8th St. in downtown Troy. These new programs will be offered every weekend to provide in-depth experiences that utilize the museum's collections and the expertise of its staff. As part of this new format, Family Fun activities, which are included in the regular cost of admission every Saturday and Sunday, have been tailored to enhance these new programs. The new workshops cost $5 per person and include admission to the museum. Reservations are requested, but if space allows, children may sign up the day of the event. Weekend Family Fun Activities and Story Time are included in the regular cost of admission, $4 per person. Admission is $3 per person during the week, $4 per person on weekends, holidays, and during school breaks. Children under age two and Museum members are admitted free. The Junior Museum, located at 282 Fifth Ave., Troy, is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5pm. For more information on Junior Museum programs or to make reservations, please call (518) 235-2120. October 2 and 3, 1999 / Noon -1pm Story Time; 1 – 4pm On-Going Craft Activity Story Time and Family Fun: Amazing Animal Tales -- Go Batty! Learn about bats in this Halloween-themed Story Time. Hear a favorite story of ours, Stellaluna by Janell Cannon, about a baby fruit bat as she grows up and finds out who she is. Afterwards, stay at the museum to make your own bats out of common materials to take home and scare the trick-or-treaters. (Included with admission.) Thursday, October 7, 1999 / 6 – 7pm Comparative Cultures Workshop (Members-only event) Along with our museum educators, your children can explore a traditional Iroquois longhouse and a Mohican wigwam as it might have looked 400 years ago. Learn about the similarities and differences between the Mohican and Iroquois people. Be sure to touch the animal skins and braided cornhusk mats. Take your turn at harvesting the Three Sisters (corn, beans, and squash) and scaring away the birds from our crow stand. (Free to members. Reservations are requested.) Thursday, October 7, 1999 / 7 – 8pm Exhibit Opening: Comparative Cultures Join us at The Junior Museum in celebration of Humanities Month as we unveil our new Comparatives Cultures exhibit and Mohican wigwam. Be sure to touch the animal skins and braided corn husk mats. Take your turn at harvesting the Three Sisters (corn, beans, and squash) and scaring away the birds from our crow stand. This new exhibit was funded by the New York Council for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. (Refreshments will be provided. Reservations are requested.) October 9, 1999 / Noon - 1pm Historic Happenings Workshop: Start Your Own Scrapbook Join The Junior Museum for a celebration of NYS Archives Weeks. Bring several of your family photos to create a scrapbook of your own. With the guidance of our costumed museum educator, learn how the museum archives its own collections as you explore a fascinating selection of antique children's books and photographs. Artifacts include Victorian and early 20th century items. (Included with admission.) October 9 and 10, 1999 / 1pm - 4pm On-Going Family Fun History Activity: Natural Bookmarks Make your mark – bookmark, that is. Craft your own bookmark using natural materials. (Included with admission.) October 11, 1999 /Columbus Day - Museum open Noon - 5pm for Monday Holiday! Family Fun Activity: Natural Bookmarks Make your mark – bookmark, that is. Craft your own bookmark using natural materials. (Included with admission.) October 16, 1999/ Noon – 1pm Amazing Art Workshop: Starry Night Explore the world of VanGogh through his famous painting, Starry Night. Learn about his techniques, and see why it is one of the most famous and beloved paintings ever. View the night sky using the museum's planetarium to understand how VanGogh interpreted it to create this work of art. Our educator will teach you to make your own version using special artistic techniques. ($5 per person, includes admission to the museum.) October 16 and 17, 1999 / 1pm - 4pm On-Going Family Fun Art Activity: Crayon Resist Paintings You can't resist this. Use crayons and paint to create a work of art! (Included with admission.) Monday, October 18, 1999/ Two special performances -- 9:30am & 11:30am Performance: Apple, Corn, and Pumpkin Leaves performed by Storycrafters Hudson Valley Community College In this autumnal-themed performance, award-winning performers, recording artists, and radio hosts Berry Marshall and Jeri Burns, Ph.D. will delight you with a unique combination of storytelling, ethnic and classical musical instruments, and drama. Their experiences in speech, theater, and education create entertaining and enriching programs. Ages: 9:30am for children in pre-K to 2nd grade/ 11:30am for children in 3rd to 5th grades (Tickets cost $5 per person. Non-school groups of 15 or more receive one free admission.) October 23, 1999 / Noon - 1pm Super Science Workshop: Kooky Concoctions Learn about chemistry, physics, and the science of "grossology" while you whip up "ooblick," "glurch," and other crazy concoctions! ($5 per person, includes admission to the museum.) October 23 and 24, 1999 / 1pm - 4pm On-Going Super Science Spectacular: Ooblick What's an ooblick? Come find out. Using household materials, create your very own concoction. Then you will have to decide - is it a solid or a liquid? Discover the secrets of this mysterious mixture by experimenting with it. (Included with admission.) October 30 and 31, 1999 / Noon - 5pm On-Going Special Halloween Family Fun Create something spooky this Halloween weekend at The Museum! Tissue Ghosts, Window Watchers, and Pumpkin Patch Pictures -- the choice is yours this weekend! (Included with admission.) October 31, 1999 / 3pm - 7pm Halloween Bash at the Museum Neighbors of The Junior Museum are invited to stop in for a Halloween bash. It promises to be a spooky good time. (Free admission.) In cooperation with Troy United Ink Corp., a not-for-profit corporation 
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