{"id":17860,"date":"2014-05-02T10:00:04","date_gmt":"2014-05-02T15:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=17860"},"modified":"2014-05-02T06:29:35","modified_gmt":"2014-05-02T11:29:35","slug":"clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-may-2014-exhibits-and-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2014\/05\/02\/clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-may-2014-exhibits-and-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville’s Customs House Museum May 2014 Exhibits and Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"TheClarksville, TN<\/strong> – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.<\/p>\n

In the month of April, the Museum will feature Sessions with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, There\u2019s No Place Like Oz, Anne Bagby: Layered Expressions, Figuratively Speaking: National Juried Exhibition, Illustrated Poetry: The Art of Jim Diehr, A Puppet Production, Let\u2019s Find: Shoes, and The Symbolism of Oz.<\/p>\n

\"Anne<\/a>

Anne Bagby painting Atrodyssey<\/p><\/div>\n

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Exhibits<\/h3>\n

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz<\/strong>
\nThrough June 29th<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

This exhibit involves 11 sections, or \u201cchapters,\u201d each addressing a different element of the story, such as Dorothy\u2019s House, Tornado, Emerald City, and Glinda\u2019s Castle.<\/p>\n

Exhibit sponsored by Planters Bank. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is produced and toured by Great Explorations Children\u2019s Museum, St. Petersburg, Florida \u00a9 2010. This project was supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.<\/p>\n

\"Museum<\/a>

Museum Staff dressed as characters from Wizard of Oz<\/p><\/div>\n

There\u2019s No Place Like Oz<\/strong>
\nThrough June 29th<\/p>\n

Memorabilia from the collection of Dr. John Olson, including Madame Alexander dolls, original scripts, books, autographs, and more.<\/p>\n

Anne Bagby: Layered Expressions<\/strong>
\nMay 8th through July 6th<\/p>\n

Bagby\u2019s work combines traditional drawing, painting and printmaking, using several layers to play with the boundaries between design and texture.<\/p>\n

Figuratively Speaking: National Juried Exhibition<\/strong>
\nMay 9th through July 13th<\/p>\n

Artists from across the nation portray the human figure in various media, including painting, photography, sculpture, and more.<\/p>\n

\"Juried<\/a>

Juried Exhibition: Lewis – The girl with the fox fur<\/p><\/div>\n

Illustrated Poetry: The Art of Jim Diehr<\/strong>
\nThrough June 1st<\/p>\n

The acrylic paintings in this exhibition are collaborations between visual artist Jim Diehr and author David Huddle.<\/p>\n

\"Painting<\/a>

Painting by Jim Diehr<\/p><\/div>\n

Activities<\/h3>\n

A Puppet Production<\/strong>
\nMay 4th, 1:00pm\u20134:00pm<\/p>\n

Puppets take the stage today to tell us the story of Dorothy\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s Find: Shoes (\u201cThere\u2019s No Place Like Home\u201d)<\/strong>
\nMay 14th & 15th, 10:30am\u201311:30am<\/p>\n

[320right]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\u2019s sparkly silver slippers. We will also read a story and make a craft. This activity is free with paid admission or your museum membership.<\/p>\n

The Symbolism of Oz<\/strong>
\nMay 15th, 12:10pm<\/p>\n

Austin Peay\u2019s Dr. Kevin Tanner will discuss symbolism in the Oz books during this Art & Lunch program. Free admission to lecture; bagged lunches welcome!<\/p>\n

Contact Sue Lewis, Curator of Education, for further information on family programs at 931.648.5780 or slewis@customshousemuseum.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Museum will be closed Sunday, May 11th for Mother\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

About the Customs House Museum<\/h3>\n

\"Customs<\/a>Located in the heart of historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is the State\u2019s second largest general museum.<\/p>\n

With over 35,000 square feet of the region\u2019s best hands-on activities and special events\u2026people of all ages agree \u2013 the Customs House Museum is well worth the stop!<\/p>\n

The Explorer\u2019s Gallery is packed with fun, learning and fantasy in Aunt Alice\u2019s Attic, McGregor\u2019s Market and kitchen, and of course \u2013 the Bubble Cave! Finally, get \u201call aboard\u201d to see our fantastic model trains. Our volunteer engineers \u201cride the rails\u201d every Sunday afternoon from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.<\/p>\n

Regular museum hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday through Saturday, and 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Sundays. Adult admission is $7.00, Senior Citizens and College ID $5.00, Ages 6 to 18 $3.00, and under six years and Museum members are free.<\/p>\n

The Customs House Museum is located at 200 South Second Street. For more information, call 931.648.5780 or visit their website at www.customshousemuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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