BISHOP MUSEUM OFFERS “FURLOUGH FRIDAYS” PROGRAM
Honolulu, HI – Bishop Museum is pleased to offer a “Furlough Friday” program specialized for families looking for an educational option. Bishop Museum Furlough Fridays will feature a multi-sensory learning environment from science to cultural sessions. The day program includes hands-on lessons through the use of the Museum’s unique objects and exhibits. It will be led by qualified Museum education staff and volunteers.
Program Highlights include:
- Discover Dinosaurs Unearthed, our newest special exhibit that incorporates the latest dinosaur theories with an intriguing mix of dinosaur species. (This exhibit is open till January 4, 2010)
- Delve into Hawaiian culture and history through the new state-of-the art Hawaiian Hall, which was renovated and recently re-opened in August.
- Experience the wonders of science in Hawai’i through our interactive Richard T. Mamiya Science Adventure Center. Learn about volcanoes, lava rocks, native plants and animals, and much more.
- Explore Polynesian navigation, the current night sky, and other astronomical topics in the J. Watumull Planetarium, where the stars come alive.
- Encounter the wonders of planet Earth and other planets through NOAA’s Science on a Sphere.
Bishop Museum Furlough Fridays total 17 days and will be held on the following dates from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.:
October 23 and 30
November 6 and 20
December 4, 11, and 18
January 15 and 29
February 5 and 12
March 5 and 12
April 23 and 30
May 7 and 14
Prices for the day program are $25 per day for Bishop Museum members; $35 per day for nonmembers. A 10% discount will be offered for participants who sign up for a minimum of five Fridays.
Bishop Museum Furlough Fridays program was developed in part to support Museum staff and families affected by the announcement to furlough state teachers. “Like many families, our employees have been hit especially hard. This is one way to help parents who are part of the Bishop Museum ohana,” said Timothy Johns, President & CEO.
Johns stated, “This program offers parents an alternative to the school day while supporting our mission. It also provides a safe and wonderful learning environment for our keiki.”
Bishop Museum’s mission is to study, preserve, and tell the stories of the natural and cultural history of Hawai‘i and the Pacific.
To sign up for the Bishop Museum Furlough Friday program or for more information please call the Museum’s Education Department at 848-4168 or email education@bishopmuseum.org.
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