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.