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Description: Highlights of this exhibition include an ?Odyssey experience? that takes children on a journey through such immersive environments as a 13-foot tall Trojan Horse; a Cyclops Cave and the Sirens? Cove; a gymnasium setting where visitors test their athletic prowess in arm wresting and leg strength; computer programs to reconstruct the Temple to Zeus; and a working replica of the Antikythera Mechanism, a unique archaeological find believed to be the world?s oldest computer (ca. 150 BC).
The exhibition is the culmination of more than two years of research by the CMOM staff, including research with eight-10-year olds about how they want to learn about the past, and collaboration with five universities and the Greek government.
The 4,000 square foot exhibit will remain at CMOM for 18 months, before traveling to the Hellenic Museum in Chicago and embarking on a four-year national tour.
Venue Description: Hoping to motivate children and families to learn about themselves and the various cultures of the world, the Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) houses a variety of interactive exhibitions and programs. Over 80 workshops, classes, and performances are offered FREE with admission to the museum each week. The museum boasts four priority areas: its early childhood education program, which prepares children for kindergarten; creativity in the arts and sciences to encourage creative and analytical thinking; healthy lifestyles programs that address the physical and emotional feelings within a family; and the exploration of world cultures, which provides children with an awareness of our diverse society. Additional programs and exhibits include the celebrated PlayWorks? floor for preschoolers; Gods, Myth and Mortals: Discover Ancient Greece, which is designed to introduce art, science, and literature to children; and the Healthy Living programming, created with healthcare providers to encourage good nutrition and daily exercise. Current limited-time programs include Amusement Park Science and American Dreamland: Artwork by Philomena Maran.The museum is open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm. $10, $7 seniors; FREE children under 1. On the first Friday of every month, 5-8pm, admission is FREE, thanks to Target.
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