Pilgrim Society Pilgrim Hall Museum 75 Court Street, Plymouth, MA 02360 508-746-1620; www.pilgrimhall.org
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March 30, 2012 For Immediate Release Contact: [email protected] Tel. 508-746-1620 ext. 7
April Kids Week at Pilgrim Hall Sponsored by The Edgar & Pauline Main Family Foundation
This spring, Pilgrim Hall Museum will add natural history to its repertoire with a very special April Kids Week programming. Join us starting Sunday, April 15th for Daily afternoon nature programs – with LIVE animals! Kids Week is fun for the whole family – kids, parents and grandparents, and the best part about it is that children are FREE all day long!”
Kids Week begins on Sunday, April 15 at 2:00 pm with Brenner Family Magic! Stephen Brenner is a master at magic, illusion and balloon sculpture. Audience participation – and the use of live animals – is key parts of all his performances.
Our magician will be followed by four consecutive days of wonderful programs. The programs will be at Pilgrim Hall Museum from 2:00-3:00 pm daily.
Monday April 16 at 2:00 pm the program will be presented by Soule Homestead Tuesday April 17 at 2:00 pm the program will be a Live Animal Story Time presented by Thornton W. Burgess Society.
Mass Audubon-Blue Hills Trailside Museum will present the following programs: Wednesday April 18 at 2:00 pm the program will be about Birds of Prey Thursday April 19 at 2:00 pm the program will be on New England Wildlife
In addition, Treasure Hunts will be available all day for the children to do throughout the museum. This will enable them to experience Pilgrim Hall’s permanent exhibitions of the Pilgrims and life in early 17th century Plymouth Colony.
Thanks to Kids Week sponsor The Edgar and Pauline Main Family Foundation, children under 18 are admitted free all day (must be accompanied by an adult). Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $6 for AAA members. No fee for residents of Plymouth, MA. Free parking is available in the Museum lot.
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Pilgrim Hall Museum is located at 75 Court Street (Route 3A), Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360.
Information: 508-746-1620; Web site: www.pilgrimhall.org
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 7 days a week. The Museum is closed on Christmas Day and the entire month of January.
Admission: Adults $8.00; seniors (62+) $7.00 and AAA members $6.00; Children (5-17) $5.00; Families (2 adults with their children aged 5-17) $25.00. Residents of Plymouth, Massachusetts are admitted free.
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