{"id":30077,"date":"2021-12-17T14:04:46","date_gmt":"2021-12-17T20:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=30077"},"modified":"2021-12-17T14:04:46","modified_gmt":"2021-12-17T20:04:46","slug":"clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-january-2022-exhibits-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2021\/12\/17\/clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-january-2022-exhibits-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville\u2019s Customs House Museum January 2022 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: Celebrating Our Korean Culture, The Infirmary, New to the Museum Collection, Jim Diehr: Visual Songs;Many Verses, Interactions: Paintings by Judy Lavoie, Little Explorers: Winter Wonderland.<\/p>\n

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Customs House Museum Exhibits<\/h3>\n

Celebrating Our Korean Culture<\/strong>
\nJan 7th \u2013 Feb 27th | Jostens Gallery<\/em><\/p>\n

This year, February 1 marks the Lunar New Year, one of the most important traditional Korean holidays. Share in the celebrations and view cultural items like clothing, instruments and more.<\/p>\n

The Infirmary <\/strong>
\nJan 11th \u2013 April 17th | Lobby <\/em><\/p>\n

Dr. Robert T. Burt was a skilled surgeon who opened Clarksville\u2019s first hospital in 1906. He performed over 300 operations per year, including C-sections long before they were common practice. This exhibit features photographs and other artifacts that tell the story of Dr. Burt and his colleagues at the Home Infirmary.<\/p>\n

New to the Museum Collection <\/strong>
\nJan 11th \u2013 Feb 20th | Kimbrough Gallery <\/em><\/p>\n

The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center is home to more than 21,000 artifacts, documents, photographs and works of art. Come and see a variety of recent additions to our collection!<\/p>\n

The Petite Voyage: Small Works by Paul Harmon <\/strong>
\nThrough 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

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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 23rd |<\/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. Make your way through the lights and moving parts of the village.<\/p>\n

 <\/strong>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

Museum Events<\/h3>\n

First Thursday Art Walk
\n<\/strong>Jan 6th, 5:00pm<\/em>\u20138:00pm<\/em><\/p>\n

The Museum will have free admission during First Thursday Art Walk Clarksville from 5:00pm\u20138:00pm.<\/p>\n

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Lunar New Year\u2019s Kickoff
\n<\/strong>Jan 15th, 11:00am<\/em><\/p>\n

Kick off the Lunar New Year with the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center and Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts. Celebrate with drum dancers, Korean history, and traditional food. Be sure to also visit the Celebrating Our Korean Culture<\/em> exhibit in the Jostens Gallery at the Museum.<\/p>\n

Museum Programs<\/h3>\n

Little Explorers: Winter Wonderland
\n<\/strong>Jan 7th, 14th & 21st, <\/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

Play in the snow with polar animals, create a blizzard in a jar, throw snowballs at a snowman and make a giant snowflake to take home.<\/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

 <\/em>Discovery Saturday!
\n<\/strong>Jan 8th & 22nd, <\/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

Investigate, create, discover! Kids and adults will enjoy sharing the experiences offered in this \u201chands-on, minds-on\u201d program that explores a variety of science, art, and exhibit-related topics.<\/p>\n

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

Family Art Saturday: Meet the Painters<\/strong>
\nJan. 29th, drop by between 10:00am\u201312:00pm & 2:00pm\u20134:00pm
\nAges 3 & above, with adult<\/em>
\nFree with membership or paid admission | Family Art Studio<\/em><\/p>\n

[320left]Some people paint pictures; others paint walls. Meet the painters who worked on the walls of the newly-renovated Explorers Landing as they demonstrate how they did it and let you give it a try \u2013 your arms will get a workout with the long-handled roller! Use rollers, paint and brushes on cardboard to create a masterpiece. Please wear appropriate clothing; all paint is washable, but some may stain.<\/p>\n

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

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

F&M Bank 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

25% off All Holiday Merchandise
\n<\/strong>Offer expires January 15th, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n

Get a head start on next year\u2014stock up and save on holiday gifts, cards, and more! No other discounts apply.<\/p>\n

Museum Closure<\/h3>\n

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

The fully renovated Explorers Landing will reopen this month! Stay tuned to the Museum\u2019s website for the announcement of the official grand reopening.<\/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

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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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