Museum Mice Tours
The Marietta Museum of History announces new tours for the smallest of visitors. Based on programs by the Smithsonian Institute's Early Enrichment Center , tours will be offered to toddlers from age 3 to 5 and their parents. Different topics will be offered on the second Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. and the cost is $5 per family.
The purpose of the one-hour tours is to introduce toddlers to history through very basic concepts like shapes, sounds, games, tools and jobs. Museum Mascots Murray and Etta are whimsical cartoon mice that will help convey the themes for the tours and provide a little fun. The tours will offer a variety of activities including story time and crafts.
2010 Scheduled Museum Mice Tours are:
January 13 th – Etta's Favorite Shapes
February 10 th – Making Music with Murray
March 10 th – Etta's Favorite Colors
April 14 th – Exploring Jobs with Murray
May 12 th – Etta's Sweet Treats
June 9 th – Dressing up with Murray and Etta
July 14 th – Murray and Etta Count Collections
August 11 th – Murray's Cool Tools
September 8 th – Following Murray's Treasure Map
October 13 th – Etta Spies with Her little Eye
November 10 th – Etta's Favorite Shapes
December 8 th – Exploring Jobs with Murray
The Marietta Museum of History is dedicated to preserving the history of Marietta and Cobb County by providing an educational, enlightening and engaging experience.
