By Customs House Museum

Exhibits:
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz through 6/29
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to an award-winning interactive experience! Step into the pages of the literary classic written in 1900 by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W.W. Denslow. Designed to engage and challenge guests to step into reading, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz invites visitors into large pop-up book pages that frame each section of this exhibit. Visitors learn through play with brain teaser games, role playing, dress-up, and other educational activities incorporated throughout. This exhibit involves 11 sections, or “chapters,” each addressing a different element of the story, such as Dorothy’s House, Tornado, Emerald City, and Glinda’s Castle.
Exhibit sponsored by Planters Bank. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is produced and toured by Great Explorations Children’s Museum, St. Petersburg, Florida © 2010. This project was supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

There’s No Place Like Oz through 6/29
Memorabilia from the collection of Dr. John Olson, including Madame Alexander dolls, original scripts, books, autographs, and more.

Sessions with Andy: Warhol Photography from the University of South Carolina Upstate through 5/4
A rare exhibition of Andy Warhol’s photographic celebrity portraits are on loan from the University of South Carolina Upstate. Exhibition sponsored in part by the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts.

The Fascinating Mr. Warhol: Photographs by Raeanne Rubenstein through 5/4
Rubenstein made her name in New York City shooting celebrities such as John Lennon, Muhammad Ali, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Mick Jagger, The Beatles, and Andy Warhol, with whom she became friends.

Women’s History Month: Family and Family Ties: An Installation by Sher Fick through 5/4
For the sixth annual Women’s History Month exhibition, the Customs House Museum is featuring the work of contemporary female photographers and an installation by award-winning artist Sher Fick. Both shows fall under the theme of “family.”

The Art of Peach McComb through 4/27
Nashville artist Peach McComb brings the outdoors in, painting in both impressionistic and representational styles.

Easter Parade through 4/27
Lobby exhibit of women’s hats, gloves, hankies, and handbags.

Activities:
Let’s Find: Green (“It’s Not Easy Being Green”)
April 2 & 3, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Preschool age children visit the Emerald City with three green friends: the Grinch, Shrek, and Kermit the Frog. We will also read a story and make a craft. Program is free with Museum Membership or paid admission.

A Gallery Talk with Raeanne Rubenstein
April 8, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., Free Admission
Raeanne Rubenstein has worked with some of the biggest names in movies, music, and pop culture. Join her as she discusses her photography in The Fascinating Mr. Warhol.

Ladies Night
April 11, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Free Admission
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a gallery talk with artist Sher Fick, a discussion on vintage clothing and jewelry with Karen Parr-Moody, and Women’s health information. Light refreshments will be served. Vintage hat and glove attire is encouraged!

Family Day Activity: Animals in Art & Literature
April 12, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Second Saturday is FREE admission day!
Meet illustrator W.W. Denslow’s Winged Monkeys, Cowardly Lion, and Toto in Frank L. Baum’s book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, as well as other animals that are found in children’s books with a family arts and crafts activity.

Contact Sue Lewis, Curator of Education, for further information on family programs at 931.648.5780 or slewis@customshousemuseum.org.

The Museum will be closed Sunday, April 20th for Easter.

Customs House Museum 200 S. Second Street Clarksville, TN 931-648-5780 www.customshousemuseum.org