Exhibits:
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz through 6/27
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. 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.
Anne Bagby: Layered Expressions 5/8 – 7/6
Bagby’s work combines traditional drawing, painting and printmaking, using several layers to play with the boundaries between design and texture.
Figuratively Speaking: National Juried Exhibition 5/9 – 7/13
Artists from across the nation portray the human figure in various media, including painting, photography, sculpture, and more.
Illustrated Poetry: The Art of Jim Diehr 5/1 – 6/1
The acrylic paintings in this exhibition are collaborations between visual artist Jim Diehr and author David Huddle.
Activities:
A Puppet Production
May 4, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Puppets take the stage today to tell us the story of Dorothy’s amazing journey to Oz and back. Paper bags will be provided to make your own cast. This activity is free with paid admission or your museum membership.
Let’s Find: Shoes (“There’s No Place Like Home”)
May 14 & 15, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Preschool age children: put on your favorite pair of shoes and come join us as we look for shoes in the museum, then try on Dorothy’s sparkly silver slippers. We will also read a story and make a craft. This activity is free with paid admission or your museum membership.
The Symbolism of Oz
May 15, 12:10 p.m.
Austin Peay’s Dr. Kevin Tanner will discuss symbolism in the Oz books during this Art & Lunch program. Free admission to lecture; bagged lunches welcome!
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, May 11th for Mother’s Day.
Customs House Museum 200 S. Second Street Clarksville, TN 931-648-5780 www.customshousemuseum.org