Berkshire Museum Offers 'Night of Science' for Families
 Children will get the opportunity to do science experiments at 'WeeMuse: Night of Science' on July 12. |
This event is free and designed for children and their parents, families can spend the evening snacking on liquid nitrogen ice cream, making glow-in-the-dark slime, walking on water, creating a hover craft and many more family-friendly experiments.
WeeMuse is the newest educational venture at Berkshire Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate in Western Massachusetts.
"There is no more important audience than our youngest citizens during a time when they are developing their learning skills and WeeMuse is the leading edge of our education efforts to meet their needs," said Van Shields, executive director of the museum.
WeeMuse, developed in collaboration with community partners including Pittsfield's Transition Team, serves preschool children and their families in Berkshire County.
Other WeeMuse programs offered throughout the next few months include:
- WeeMuse: Night of Science on July 12, 5 to 7 p.m.
- WeeMuse: Count Down to Kindergarten Night on Aug. 17, 5 to 7 p.m.
- WeeMuse: Pajama Night in November 2013
- WeeMuse 10 Days of Play in February 2014
Berkshire Museum is located at 39 South St.
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