Description:
Discovery Kids is a program for children to get hands-on, engaging experiences while learning about the inner workings of the museum field. Participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at the Maxey House and learn how museums professionals take care of artifacts and curate exhibits. The program will culminate in the participants creating their own exhibits for friends and family to view in the Maxey House Visitors Center for three weeks.
There will be two sessions of the program offered with four one-hour classes in each session.
Dates:
Session 1: Thursdays in June
Session 2: Thursdays in July (starting July 10)
Times:
Ages 5 to 9: 10:00 to 11:00 am
Ages 10 to 14: 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Where:
Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site
812 South Church St, Paris, TX 75460
Fee:
$20 for the whole session
Registration:
Registration are required for Discovery Kids. Register or get more information at bit.ly/sbmh-discovery.
Contact:
Elana at 903-647-6553 or elana.barton@thc.texas.gov