And we all know Kermit and the fabulous Miss Piggy from The Muppets. Of course, there’s the classic Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch from Sesame Street (sorry, Big Bird, Oscar is still my favorite). Talking to Jill Malool, Director of the museum, I realized I’ve been a closet puppetĪmazing collection, I kept seeing puppets that reminded me of various times in I certainly didn’t think of myself as a puppet person before
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Teens can pre-register to experience the only 747 flight simulator open in the United States.Confession: I am a secret puppet person (I just didn’t Also, view planes from the 1920s and 1940s in the hangar. See massive airplanes up close, including the first 747 ever built. Delta Flight Museumĭo you have kids who are fascinated with flight? Then a visit here is a must. Check the calendar for family STEAM classes and programs throughout the year.
Visit for temporary exhibitions which focus on engineering, crafting, 3D printing, and robotics. This museum, across the street from the High Museum of Art showcases how design can be found everywhere in the world. The mummies alone are worth the trip! MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta) Major objects from ancient Egypt, Africa, Greece, Rome and the Americas are on display. Carlos Museum houses one of the most outstanding art and artifact collections in Atlanta. And, of course, see everyone’s favorite Muppet pals on display. View puppets from varied cultures and time periods. Who doesn’t love a puppet show? Pair it with a visit to the World of Puppetry Museum, and your kids will have even greater appreciation of the marionettes on stage. Be sure to pick up discussion materials to continue the dialogue at home. This museum is best for older elementary school students and up, and sparks conversation about discrimination and equality. Learn about the American Civil Rights Movement through powerful imagery, artifacts, and activities. Plan to spend a while-it’s the second biggest art museum in Georgia. On a visit here, kids can explore a gallery based on a working ranch, view contemporary Western art, and see authentic stagecoaches. There, costumed re-enactors bring history to life. Be sure to visit the working 1860s family farm and the authentic log cabin. Advance ticket purchase required.Įxhibits at this sprawling museum focus on Native Americans in Georgia, folk art and the Civil War, all with interactive components. Factor in time to catch a planetarium or observatory evening, too. Pan for gems, discover phosphorescent minerals, participate in hand-on science experiments and explore transportation through the decades. When you choose your favorite team at the beginning of the tour, you’ll see it highlighted throughout the experience and your team’s helmet will be highlighted for the day. Learn about the college football history and legends through interactive displays and giant touch screens.
See memorabilia from football greats and try your hand in the Skill Zone (with your end zone dance displayed on the jumbotron!). Chick-fil-A Fan College Football Hall of Fame But don’t miss going outside to the explore the interactive nature-based WildWoods and NatureQuest discovery clubhouse. The huge dinosaur fossils, the science movies on a giant screen, and the exhibits are main attractions at Fernbank. Visit for special themed exhibits and age-appropriate art and music programs to make it a new experience every time. Children’s Museum of AtlantaĪt permanent exhibits, kids can try their hand at being a Waffle House cook, mold massive amounts of moon sand, and slip on a raincoat for water play. Check out the special programs for kids of different ages, where they can get hands-on with art projects.
Kids are especially drawn to the modern and contemporary art sections, and the folk art displays. Chick-fil-A Fan College Football Hall of FameĪdmire art from different time periods and kid-friendly programs and special exhibits.
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