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Berkshire Museum Extends Kid Stuff To October - August 29, 2007
PITTSFIELD - The Berkshire Museum has extended the exhibition "Kid Stuff: Great Toys from Our Childhood" through Oct. 21. The interactive exhibition of 200 toys was originally scheduled to run through Labor Day. The 4,500-square foot interactive exhibition features classic toys of baby boomer vintage that are still played with by kids today: Barbie, Mr. Potatohead, Wiffle Balls, Tinker Toys, Etch-a-Sketch, Slinky, Hot Wheels and more.
“We knew that bringing "Kid Stuff" would be popular and we are delighted to extend it so that even more people may enjoy it,” said Stuart A. Chase, executive director of the museum. “The extension will also allow local school groups as well as tourists here during foliage season to visit the exhibition before it goes back on the road.”
"Kid Stuff" will next be seen at the Orange County Historical Society in Orlando, Fla. The exhibit is sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union, Hasbro and Mattel.
Ten retro-themed areas of the exhibition provide historical information about the toys' origins, include period advertisements and feature hands-on activities for all ages. Featured toys include: Slinky, Silly Putty, Magic Slate, Duncan Yo-Yo, Spirograph, Mr. Potato Head, Lionel Trains, Magic Rocks, Crayola Crayons, Play Doh, Easy-Bake Oven, Flexible Flyer, Frisbee, Radio Flyer Wagon, Tonka Trucks, Hot Wheels, The Game of Life, Monopoly, Candyland, Pez, Barbie, G.I. Joe, and Lincoln Logs.
Visitors not only see toys, but also have the chance to play with them. Wooly Willys, YoYos, Wheelos, Etch-a-Sketches, Magic 8 Balls, View-Masters, and Slinkys are all available for hands-on play. A six-foot long board provides for an ever-changing Colorforms “mural” created by visitors. Visitors may race Hot Wheels side by side on a track or play Twister. The exhibition also features a Lego construction area and a Raggedy Ann and Andy reading area.
The museum is at 39 South St.(Route 7). The galleries are open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays noon to 5. For more information, (413) 443-7171, Ext. 10, or visit www.berkshiremuseum.org |
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