Winter Getaway at the Missouri History Museum

Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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Thursday, December 28, 2023
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Friday, December 29, 2023
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Bring your kids to the Missouri History Museum for the Winter Getaway for free activities, family films and music just for kids. 

You'll enjoy interactive musical performances, movies, drop-in make-and-take craft workshops, puppet shows, movement workshops and more.

December 27: Teddy Bear Tales. Bring your favorite stuffed animal to a special "Step into the Story" event featuring books about bears, followed by a special showing of the family friendly documentary Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story. There will also be photo opportunities with larger-than-life furry friends. 

December 28: Step into the Story: Hip-Hop. Families are invited to join hip-hop dance workshops, decorate a mic craft and learn about the history of the music through an interactive, large-scale story experience in the Des Lee Auditorium. You can also try out the graffiti chalk wall.

December 29: On the Road Again. Learn about the history of planes, trains and automobiles at the travel-themed artifact touch table, go on a vehicle scavenger hunt, enjoy storytelling, and fun activities based on the book Missouri Weird and Wonderful. There will also be a live game show to test your knowledge of Missouri trivia.

Admission is free, and early arrival is recommended. 

Winter Getaway is Dec. 27, 28, and 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. There will be a Noon Year's Eve party on Dec. 31

At the Missouri History Museum. 

More information: mohistory.org

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