Celebrate Black History Month at Children's Museum of Atlanta

Atlanta GA

28 January, 2021

2:16 PM

Description

Children’s Museum of Atlanta invites families to celebrate February’s many holidays with interactive, educational programming all month long! Kids can dive into impactful African American history as they commemorate Black History Month, fall in love with reading and colorful crafts with Valentine’s Day programming and more. In addition, the Museum continues to welcome guests to the whimsical world of remarkable children’s book author Mo Willems and his charming characters with The Pigeon Comes to Atlanta! A Mo Willems Exhibit. Prioritizing the health of its visitors, Children’s Museum of Atlanta provides enhanced health and safety procedures to ensure comfort and well-being. February Special Programming Black History Month Monday, Feb. 1 – Sunday, Feb. 28 (excluding Feb. 2, Feb. 13-15 and Feb. 27-28) CMA On Stage Feb. 1-7 Bottle Rockets highlighting engineer and NASA astronaut Mae Jemison + Storytime: Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed Session A: 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. / Session B: 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. / Session C: 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.  Feb. 18-15 Doctor Relay highlighting surgeon Vivien Thomas + Storytime: Tiny Stitches by Gwendolyn Hooks Session A: 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. / Session B: 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. / Session C: 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Feb. 16-28 Beginner Ballet with ballet dancer Misty Copeland + Storytime: Firebird by Misty Copeland Session A: 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. / Session B: 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. / Session C: 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.  Science Bar Kids will learn about biochemist Marie Daly, electrical engineer Otis Boykin, mathematician Marjorie Lee Browne and surgeon Vivien Thomas. Session A: 10 a.m. / Session B: 1 p.m. / Session C: 4 p.m. Creativity Café Little ones will explore Granville Wood’s telegraphony invention; Jacob Lawrence’s dynamic cubism; Augusta Savage’s and James Washington, Jr.’s sculptures; and Gwendolyn Magee’s fiber art. Session A: 10 a.m. / Session B: 1 p.m. / Session C: 4 p.m. Groundhog Day  Tuesday, Feb. 2 CMA On Stage Find the Shadow Scavenger Hunt + Storytime: Mr. Groundhog Wants the Day Off by Pat Stemper Vojta Session A: 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. / Session B: 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. / Session C: 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Science Bar Kids will explore the science behind shadows. Session A: 10 a.m. / Session B: 1 p.m. / Session C: 4 p.m.  Creativity Café Little ones will participate in a special groundhog pop-up craft. Session A: 10 a.m. / Session B: 1 p.m. / Session C: 4 p.m. Lunar New Year Saturday, Feb. 13 CMA On Stage Lunar New Year Storytime + Bubble Wrap Fireworks + Storytime: Tiny Stitches by Gwendolyn Hooks Session A: 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. / Session B: 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. / Session C: 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Creativity Café Little ones will make paper lanterns in honor of Lunar New Year. Session A: 10 a.m. / Session B: 1 p.m. / Session C: 4 p.m. Valentine’s Day Sunday, Feb. 14 CMA On Stage Storytime: Pete the Cat: Valentine’s Day is Cool by James Dean + Storytime: Tiny Stitches by Gwendolyn Hooks Session A: 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. / Session B: 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. / Session C: 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Creativity Café Little ones will make Valentine’s cards for loved ones. Session A: 10 a.m. / Session B: 1 p.m. / Session C: 4 p.m. President’s Day Monday, Feb. 15 CMA On Stage Storytime: Sofia Valdez, Future Prez, by Andrea Beaty + Storytime: Tiny Stitches by Gwendolyn Hooks Session A: 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. / Session B: 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. / Session C: 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tell a Fairy Tale Day Saturday, Feb. 27 CMA On Stage Fairy Tale Mad Libs + Storytime: Firebird by Misty Copeland Session A: 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. / Session B: 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. / Session C: 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Creativity Café Little ones will put their creativity to the test with whimsical, fantastical arts and crafts. Session A: 10 a.m. / Session B: 1 p.m. / Session C: 4 p.m. Purim Sunday, Feb. 28 CMA On Stage Purim Storytime + Storytime: Firebird by Misty Copeland Session A: 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. / Session B: 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. / Session C: 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.  Creativity Café Little ones will create a special craft in honor of Purim. Session A: 10 a.m. / Session B: 1 p.m. / Session C: 4 p.m.  Continuing in February …   The Pigeon Comes to Atlanta! A Mo Willems Exhibit Through Sunday, May 9 Visitors are welcome to the enchanting world of beloved children's book author Mo Willems and his adored characters.  Sensory Friendly Session Sunday, Feb. 7 Families with children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing disorders are encouraged to join the Museum's 2021 Sensory Friendly Sessions! On select Sunday during Session A, kids can enjoy a playful, hands-on experience with a sensory modified setting, limited admission and sound and lighting adjustments  to ensure safety and comfort.        Session A: 9:30 a.m.