{"id":20323,"date":"2015-04-28T06:00:38","date_gmt":"2015-04-28T11:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=20323"},"modified":"2015-04-28T01:53:36","modified_gmt":"2015-04-28T06:53:36","slug":"clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-may-2015-exhibits-and-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2015\/04\/28\/clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-may-2015-exhibits-and-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville’s Customs House Museum May 2015 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

Some of the events in January at the Museum are: In the Garden: Southern Watercolor Society\u2019s 38th Annual Juried Exhibition, Ed Nash: Exploration, Go Figure!, The Creative Gilmans, The Art of Flying High, and Story & Craft Time with Ms. Sue.<\/p>\n

\"Salty<\/a>

Salty Sisters Racing to Win. (Judy Saltzman)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Exhibits<\/h3>\n

Southern Watercolor Society\u2019s 38th Annual Juried Exhibition<\/strong>
\nMay 12th \u2013 July 5th<\/p>\n

\"Grandads<\/a>

Grandads Pride. (Mary Spellings)<\/p><\/div>\n

Ed Nash: Exploration<\/strong>
\nMay 1st \u2013 31st<\/p>\n

This Exhibit Sponsored by Nashville Arts Magazine<\/p>\n

\"Ed<\/a>

Ed Nash: Exploration<\/p><\/div>\n

Go Figure!<\/strong>
\nMarch 1st \u2013 June 14th<\/p>\n

Developed by Minnesota Children\u2019s Museum in partnership with the American Library Association and supported by the National Science Foundation.<\/p>\n

The Creative Gilmans<\/strong>
\nMarch 5th \u2013 May 10th<\/p>\n

The Art of Flying High<\/strong>
\nMay 1st \u2013 31st<\/p>\n

Preview some of the art that will be available for auction at our annual fundraiser Flying High, on display in the lobby.<\/p>\n

Activities<\/h3>\n

The Big Payback: $5k by 5:00pm on May 5th<\/strong>
\nTuesday, May 5th<\/p>\n

The Big Payback is coming May 5th, 2015, and the Customs House Museum is excited to take part in this monumental event! The Big Payback, hosted by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, is a community-wide online giving day that\u2019s a special occasion to celebrate Middle Tennessee\u2019s spirit of generosity and support the work of nonprofits.<\/p>\n

[320right]This 24-hour online event will help organizations, like the Customs House Museum, raise much-needed unrestricted dollars and bring awareness to pressing needs in our communities.
\nOn May 5th, our goal is to raise $5k by 5:00pm for improvements to our children\u2019s galleries. Your donation of $10.00 or more will be a big help!<\/p>\n

Visit our website or Facebook to find out how you can donate and contribute to your community!<\/p>\n

May First Thursday Art Walk<\/strong>
\nMay 7th, 5:00pm \u2013 8:00pm<\/p>\n

Join us for the First Thursday Art Walk on May 7th. The museum will be open with free admission from 5:00pm \u2013 8:00pm. The Clarksville Jazz Project Trio will give a live performance in the galleries from 5:30pm \u2013 6:30pm.<\/p>\n

Story & Craft Time with Ms. Sue<\/strong>
\nMay 7th, 14th, & 28th, 10:30am \u2013 11:15am<\/p>\n

Ms. Sue has more than 500 picture books in her personal library. Join us this month as she shares some of her favorites. All ages welcome.<\/p>\n

Family Fun Day: \u201cGet Your Kicks on Route 66\u201d<\/strong>
\nMay 9th, 10:00am \u2013 4:00pm<\/p>\n

You are invited to join us as we take the ultimate \u201croad trip\u201d without leaving Clarksville. There will be sites to see, things to do, and things to make. And while you\u2019re here, visit the exhibit \u201cBecoming Clarksville\u201d to find out what Governor Austin Peay did that made travel by car a little easier.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s Find: Things to Count<\/strong>
\nMay 26th & 27th, 10:30am \u2013 11:30am<\/p>\n

For Children 2 \u2013 5 years old & their adults<\/p>\n

Do you know how many Randys there are on the pit crew standing by Jeff Purvis\u2019s racecar in the sports gallery? Join us for May\u2019s Let\u2019s Find as we look for unusual things to count in the museum. We\u2019ll also make a craft and listen to Ms. Sue read some of her special counting books. Siblings are always welcome!<\/p>\n

May in the Children\u2019s Room: Backyard Birds<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our apologies: the Children\u2019s Room will be closed May 12th – 17th due to a special event.<\/p>\n

[320left]Chickadees, cardinals, crows, and cuckoos are just a few of the birds that might show up in your yard this summer. Visit the Children\u2019s Room to discover some other birds that just might come by, too!<\/p>\n

There will be books to read, puzzles to complete, puppets to pretend with, crafts to make, art to enjoy, objects to examine, and things to try every day.
\nThe Children\u2019s Room provides exhibit-related, hands-on learning experiences for families. Activities vary weekly, so drop in often!<\/p>\n

All activities are free with your museum membership or paid admission. For more information, contact Ms. Sue at 931.648.5780 or sue@customshousemuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n

The museum will be closed Sunday, May 10th for Mother\u2019s Day and Monday, May 25th for Memorial 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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