{"id":29990,"date":"2021-11-16T19:43:07","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T01:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=29990"},"modified":"2021-11-16T19:43:07","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T01:43:07","slug":"clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-december-2021-exhibits-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2021\/11\/16\/clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-december-2021-exhibits-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville\u2019s Customs House Museum December 2021 Exhibits, 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 December at the Museum are Familiars: The Petite Voyage: Small Works by Paul Harmon, Customs House Christmas Village, Noel Night, Little Explorers: Holiday Cookie Creations, Discovery Saturday! Create a Holiday Tree Ornament, Huff & Puff Express Model Trains.<\/p>\n

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Customs House Museum Exhibits<\/h3>\n

The Petite Voyage: Small Works by Paul Harmon <\/strong>
\nDec 5th \u2013 Feb 6th | Harvill Gallery<\/em><\/p>\n

This collection of small oil paintings is an homage to the little amateur landscapes found in Paris flea markets. Paul Harmon is the recipient of many major international painting awards and his work is well represented in galleries, museums, and collections around the world. <\/p>\n

Jim Diehr: Visual Songs, Many Verses <\/strong>
\nThrough Jan 30th | Crouch Gallery <\/em><\/p>\n

Jim Diehr is a ceramic artist in Clarksville working with oil, acrylic, watercolor, wood, stone and clay to create works based on life experiences. This extensive multi-media exhibition is a mixture of new pieces and familiar favorites, including a new collection of cloud paintings and several whimsical sculptures.<\/p>\n

John Guider: Journeys
\n<\/strong>Through Jan 30th |<\/em> Orgain & Bruner Galleries<\/em><\/p>\n

In 1779, John Donelson set out on a river journey that would lead to the founding of Nashville. John Guider followed 240 years later, capturing contemporary images of Tennessee\u2019s waters in a boat of his own making. Photographs from his journey show us where we come from, and where we might be going.<\/p>\n

Customs House Christmas Village <\/strong>
\nThrough Jan 1st | <\/em>Lobby <\/em><\/p>\n

This large collection of porcelain pieces was assembled by Jimmy and Sue Drye of Clarksville and donated to the Museum by their children in their honor. A model train makes its way through the lights and moving parts of the village.<\/p>\n

Interactions: Paintings by Judy Lavoie<\/strong>
\nThrough Jan 2nd | Jostens Gallery<\/em><\/p>\n

A wide variety of themes inspire Judy Lavoie to paint. Interesting textures inspire her, as do delicate colorful flowers and brightly lit landscapes. \u201cBy exaggerating colors, or sometimes altering them from reality, I aim to preserve a moment in time, recreating the subject in my own way.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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Start Your Engines! A Celebration of Racing in Montgomery County<\/strong>
\nThrough Dec 31st | Kimbrough, Hand & Memory Lane<\/em><\/p>\n

Sponsored by Tri-Star Beverage and MPG Transport<\/em><\/p>\n

The Museum expands its Challenge & Champions<\/em> exhibit with this multi-gallery exhibition showcasing Montgomery County\u2019s auto racing history and the local legends that formed the sport. Start Your Engines!<\/em> highlights race cars, art, historical memorabilia and video footage of personal stories from locals who established auto racing in the area.<\/p>\n

Customs House Museum Events<\/h3>\n

Noel Night
\n<\/strong>Dec 2nd, 5:00pm<\/em>\u20138:00pm | <\/em>Free event<\/em><\/p>\n

Celebrate the holidays with fun and special discounts at Seasons: The Museum Store! Enjoy holiday treats, live entertainment, a take-home activity, the F&M Bank Huff & Puff Express Model Trains, and a very special guest from the North Pole. Receive 15% off your entire purchase; members receive 25% off.<\/p>\n

Museum Programs<\/h3>\n

Little Explorers: Holiday Cookie Creations
\n<\/strong>Dec 3rd, 10th, 17th, <\/em>drop by between 10:30am\u201312:30pm
\nAges 2 \u2013 5, with adult <\/em><\/p>\n

Free with membership or paid admission | Hudson Classroom<\/em><\/p>\n

Have fun making all kinds of cookie shapes with Play-Doh and holiday cookie cutters. Create and take home a giant cookie tree ornament you can decorate with holiday stickers, gemstones, sequins and other festive adornments.<\/p>\n

*All parents are expected to participate with and supervise their children. Activities may include items that are a choking hazard.<\/em><\/p>\n

Discovery Saturday! Create a Holiday Tree Ornament
\n<\/strong>Dec 4th & 18th, <\/em>drop by between 1:30pm\u20133:30pm
\nKindergarten and above, with adult <\/em><\/p>\n

Free with membership or paid admission | Family Art Studio<\/em><\/p>\n

Get in the holiday spirit by creating and decorating a tree ornament using Model Magic modeling clay and all kinds of festive adornments, like holiday stickers, gemstones, sequins and sparkly ribbon.<\/p>\n

*All parents are expected to participate with and supervise their children.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cVoyage of Adventure\u201d Film Screening with John Guider & Jeff Sellers
\n<\/strong>Dec. 5th, 2:00pm\u20134:00pm <\/em><\/p>\n

Free with membership or paid admission | Geraldine Brame Turner Auditorium<\/em><\/p>\n

Join exhibiting artist John Guider and the Tennessee State Museum\u2019s Director of Education Jeff Sellers for a special showing of the NPT documentary Voyage of Adventure: Retracing Donelson\u2019s Journey. <\/em>An open Q&A session will follow the film.<\/p>\n

 <\/em>Museum Discovery Quest
\n<\/strong>Free with membership or paid admission | Developed for school-age children<\/em>
\nFree Take It N’ Make It Activity<\/em><\/p>\n

Explore Museum exhibits with your family in a creative way with Museum Discovery Quests \u2013 entertaining, self-guided \u201cscavenger hunts\u201d that pique kids\u2019 curiosities and captivate their attention. Several different themes are offered, and all of them include a free Take It N\u2019 Make It activity packet for kids to make a fun project at home. Sign up for a Perks Pass to win a free prize from Seasons: The Museum Store after finishing three Quests.<\/p>\n

Huff & Puff Express Model Trains
\n<\/strong>Exhibit open daily | Volunteer Train Crew members run Trains
\nSundays, 1:00pm\u20134:00pm and Wednesdays, 10:00am\u201312:00pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Enjoy one of the largest model railroad layouts in the region boasting a miniature castle, UFO and scenic landscape. Interact with the miniature world by making automobiles move and helicopters fly. The model train exhibit is open daily and themes change every season.<\/p>\n

Seasons: The Museum Store<\/h3>\n

Holiday Sale
\n<\/strong>Offer good through Dec 24th, 2021<\/em><\/p>\n

Find special gifts and stocking stuffers at Seasons: The Museum Store! Receive 15% off your entire purchase; members receive 25% off. Spend $100.00 or more and receive a free 2021 CHMCC ornament.<\/p>\n

Museum Closure<\/h3>\n

Explorers Landing
\n<\/strong>Reopening Jan 2022<\/em><\/p>\n

Explorers Landing is closed for renovations. It will reopen on January 2022. Kid\u2019s play items will be available in the Coca-Cola Caf\u00e9 while Explorers Landing is closed. The Family Art Studio will remain open during this time and children\u2019s programs will also continue.<\/p>\n

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Christmas<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Museum will be closed on Saturday, December 25th to celebrate Christmas.<\/p>\n

New Year\u2019s Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Museum will be closed on Saturday, January 1st for New Year\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. The original portion of the building was constructed in 1898 as a U.S. Post Office and Customs House for the flourishing tobacco trade. Incorporating a number of architectural styles, the original structure is one of the most photographed buildings in the region.<\/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 5:00pm.<\/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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