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Clarksville, 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>\nSome of the events in January at the Museum are: Christmas Town, The Nature of Things: Alison & Frank Lyne, New to the Collection, Eric L. Hansen: The Dollhouse Series, Hands-on Activities: Winter Science and Champagne & Chocolate Fundraiser.<\/p>\n
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Customs House Museum Exhibits<\/h3>\n
Christmas Town<\/strong> This large collection of porcelain pieces was assembled by Jimmy and Sue Drye of Clarksville. The village was donated to the Museum by the Drye\u2019s children in honor of their parents. Hundreds of porcelain pieces make up the large display for Christmas Town. There are moving parts and lights, and even a model train making its way through the village. Sponsored in part by Planters Bank.<\/p>\n The Nature of Things: Alison & Frank Lyne<\/strong> The Lynes feature works on paper and of wood from their series on women\u2019s suffrage.<\/p>\n Dane Carder: The Healing Game<\/strong> These paintings are based on the photographs of Dr. Reed Bontecou, who documented the treatment of the wounded toward the end of the Civil War.<\/p>\n New to the Collection<\/strong> This exhibition features a selection of items that have been recently donated to the Museum.<\/p>\n The Photography of Nathan Collie<\/strong> This exhibition includes nature photography by this Franklin, TN artist who works with contemporary techniques.<\/p>\n Matthew Deric Gore: Setting the Stage<\/strong> This exhibition features a series of paintings that uses the combination of precision and drama of the European Old Masters with silly, punning sense of humor. Nashville artist Matt Gore\u2019 s paintings may be seen regularly at The Haynes Galleries with locations in Nashville and Thomaston, Maine.<\/p>\n His works have also been shown in solo exhibitions at the Tennessee Art League, at the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center in Clarksville, and in a group show at the Centennial Arts Center in Nashville.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [320center]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Eric L. Hansen: The Dollhouse Series<\/strong> This series of dollhouse photographs on aluminum by the award-winning photographer Eric Hansen features the first run of this series, which are part of the Museum\u2019s Collection.<\/p>\n Twentieth Anniversary of the Tornado<\/strong> This exhibition features artifacts and local stories related to Clarksville\u2019s 1999 Tornado. The exhibition is sponsored in part by Legends Bank.<\/p>\n Friday Mornings in January: Let it Snow!<\/strong> Brrr! It\u2019s cold outside! But we\u2019ll have some \u201ccool\u201d fun inside as we touch, explore, and play around with (artificial) snow. Mold the snow into different shapes and use various tools to exercise those fine motor skills. If you would like, make a miniature snowman!<\/p>\n Conduct a science experiment where you cause a \u201csnowstorm in a jar\u201d. Make an easy snowflake craft to take home. This program is provided with your Museum Membership or paid admission at no additional cost.<\/p>\n Hands-on Activities: Winter Science<\/strong> Did you know that January 22nd is the 20th anniversary of the tornado that devastated over 500 buildings in Clarksville? To commemorate this occasion, come to this drop-in program and you\u2019ll create a \u201ctornado in a bottle\u201d to take home. Through several other fun hands-on activities and experiments, you\u2019ll experience and discover science concepts that relate to Winter.<\/p>\n How do Arctic animals stay warm in temperatures well below freezing? Try your hand at \u201cfishing\u201d for ice cubes, explore a bin of (artificial) snow, and create a \u201csnowstorm\u201d in a jar. This program is provided with your Museum Membership or paid admission at no additional cost.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [320center]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Winter Exhibition Reception<\/strong> Museum members are invited to celebrate January exhibitions featuring Matthew Deric Gore: Setting the Stage, Twentieth Anniversary of the Tornado, Dane Carder: The Healing Game, The Nature of Things: Alison & Frank Lyne, New to the Collection, and The Photography of Nathan Collie. Light hors d\u2019oeuvres and refreshments will be provided.<\/p>\n Second Saturday Free Admission Day<\/strong> The museum is open to the public with free admission all day from 10:00am-5:00pm as part of our monthly Second Saturday Free Admission Day.<\/p>\n Champagne & Chocolate Fundraiser<\/strong> Join us and celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Champagne & Chocolate, a fundraiser to benefit the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center. The festivities include sweet & savory delights, champagne, wine, beer, a silent auction, and live music. This year we’re excited to introduce a wine pull! Which lucky guest will take home a special bottle of wine?<\/p>\n This is a 21+ event, cocktail attire encouraged. $50.00 per person, reservations can be made online at Champagne10.eventbrite.com or by phone at 931.648.5780.<\/p>\n Family Art Day: The Art of the Picture Book<\/strong> [320right]Join us for this \u201cshow, tell, talk-about, and touch\u201d picture book experience that will take you to the happy places of your youth. Samples from Ms. Sue\u2019s 2000-books collection will be available to look at and read. Compare variations of \u201cold themes\u201d. Create your own.<\/p>\n Find out what makes her first edition, first printing of Dr. Seuss\u2019s \u201cThe Lorax \u201cso valuable and so controversial. Learn the clues that help identify a book\u2019s age. You are also invited to bring your special book to this \u201cshow & tell\u201d.<\/p>\n This program is provided with your Museum Membership or paid admission at no additional cost.<\/p>\n The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center will be closed Tuesday, January 1st for New Year\u2019s Day and Monday, January 21st for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.<\/p>\n
\nThrough January 27th | Memory Lane<\/p>\n
\nThrough February 24th | Kimbrough Gallery<\/p>\n
\nThrough February 24th | Kimbrough Gallery<\/p>\n
\nThrough January 27th | Jostens Gallery<\/p>\n
\nJanuary 2nd – February 24th | Harvill Gallery<\/p>\n
\nJanuary 3rd – March 3rd | Crouch Gallery<\/p>\n
\nJanuary 7th \u2013 February 28th | The Leaf Chronicle Lobby<\/p>\n
\nJanuary 7th \u2013 April 28th | Orgain\/Bruner Galleries Gallery<\/p>\nPrograms and Events<\/h3>\n
\nJanuary 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th | 10:30am-11:30am
\nAges 2 – 5, with adult caretaker | In Explorers\u2019 Landing<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, January 5th & 19th | 2:00pm-4:00pm
\nGrades K \u2013 6th, with adult caretaker | In the Family Art Studio<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, January 10th | 5:00pm-7:00pm<\/p>\n
\nThursday, January 12th | 10:00am-5:00pm<\/p>\n
\nFriday, January 18th | 6:00pm-9:00pm<\/p>\n
\nSunday, January 20th | 1:00pm-4:00pm
\nChildren are welcome at this special, adult event | In the Family Art Studio<\/p>\nClosures<\/h3>\n
About the Customs House Museum<\/h3>\n