Lunar New Year at the Children's Museum of Manhattan
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CMOM celebrates the Year of the Snake with fun arts and crafts.
Zodiac Calendar Snakes
Celebrate the Lunar New Year by learning about origami and using different techniques to make your own paper snake!
-Tuesday, January 28; Thursday & Friday, January 30 – 31 | 10:30am – 4:15pm
Drop-in | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
-Wednesday, January 29; Saturday & Sunday, February 1 – 2 | 1:30pm – 4:15pm
Drop-in | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Aya Rodriguez-Izumi’s Wish Activation
For many years, Lunar New Year celebrations were celebrated throughout Okinawa and continue to be celebrated across some of the smaller islands across the Okinawa chain. Contribute to Aya Rodgriguez-Izumi’s Wish piece by writing your wish on a wooden plaque and hanging it up for all to see.
-Wednesday, January 29; Saturday & Sunday, February 1 – 2 | 10:30am – 12:30pm
Drop-in | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Lunar Lantern
Lanterns are central to Lunar New Year Celebrations. Collage pieces to your container in shades of red, to represent good luck and fortune!
-Tuesday – Friday, January 28 – 31 | 2:45pm – 3:45pm
Drop-in | Ages 4 & under | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
-Saturday & Sunday, February 1 – 2 | 11:15am – 12:15pm & 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
Drop-in | Ages 5 & up | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks