world awareness children’s museum online tour guide
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World Awareness Children’s Museum
Online Tour Guide
Welcome!
Here on our online guide, you and your family will discover:
• The layout of the museum• Our different activities and exhibits
View from the Warren Street
• Free parking on the street
• Cross walks present• Handicap reserved
parking available
Museum Entrance
To explore, enter here!
Reception Desk
• Meet our receptionist• Pay admission • Brief introduction to the museum • Review the museum’s few, simple rules
Museum Rules
• Everything is hands on• Indoor voices• Hands to yourself• Walking feet• When you use something, put it back where you
found it• Be gentle the Museum items and toys • Ask questions! • Have fun!
Welcome Center
Where you can hang you coat
A place for workshops and birthday parties
Main Gallery
• Tell time from countries across the world• Build items with the magnetic tiles on our light box• Appreciate art work• Play games on our IPads
Nigerian Market Place
• Carry baskets of food on your head
• Weigh your food with the scale
• Try on Nigerian clothing• Make beaded necklaces
Turkey
• Enjoy some Turkish tea• Learn how to play
Backgammon
• Guess the scents of the Turkish spice
market
Count Me In
• Learn about currency conversion• Shop at our store by using money from China, Brazil, or
the United States• Measure yourself in inches and centimeters
World Fashion
• Try on clothing from around the world
• Play the interactive world fashion video game
• Feel different textures of clothing fabrics
• Doll matching game
Globe Theater
• Dress up and put on a show for your family
• Dance to music from multiple cultures
• Learn how to box step and salsa
• Use different dancing accessories or shoes
Paris, France
• Take a break from performing in the Globe Theater for bread and cheese in Paris, France
• Learn some simple French phrases
Weaving Loop
• Discover items from Latin American countries including Peru and Mexico
• Learn how to weave with our weaving loom
Bathrooms
• Located in the back of the museum to the right
• Near the Latin American display
• There are 2 family bathrooms
Water Fountain
• Thirsty? Cool off with some water from our fountain!
• A step stool is located near by if you need help to reach it
• Across from the Latin American display
Music Room
• Learn how to play string instruments from countries around the world
• Enjoy the quiet atmosphere with our sound absorbing walls
Chinese Dragon Boat
• Celebrate Chinese New Year with a race in our Dragon Boat• Paddle to the beat of the drum• Check out our museum-wide seek-and-find activity located
by the tail of the dragon!
The Japanese Washitsu
• Remember to take your shoes off before entering the Washitsu, its Japanese tradition
• Wear a kimono if you like• Practice using chopsticks • Read Japanese story
books or play with blocks
Art Room
• A spot to embrace your creativity • Enjoy the activities picked out by reception each day• Put together our magnetic puzzles • Take part in our education workshops here as well
Quiet Area
• Feeling overwhelmed with excitement? Take a minute to relax in the quiet area in the chairs or tent
• Read a book or play some quiet games here while you relax from all of the fun you are having in the museum
Gift Shop
Buy a souvenir from the museum gift shop to bring home if your grownup says it’s ok!
Thank You!
• Questions? Please call the museum at 518-793-2773
• Admission Rates: – Adults and children above 2 years of age = $5– Children under 0-2 are free – Active military discount when you present your
I.D.• Join us for our Sensory Sensitive Days • Hope to see you soon!