Black History Month
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - Tuesday, February 28, 2023
9:45am - 12:30pm
1:45pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:45pm
Upcoming Special Programs:
Join Children’s Museum of Atlanta as we celebrate Black History Month! Throughout the Museum we’re highlighting a few of the Black inventors, scientists, and artists who’ve made an impact on our world.
Session A Schedule:
9:45am
Jane's Innovation Station: Build an Elevator
except on May 9, 10, 11, 12, 13Take your innovative skills to new heights like Alexander Miles in Jane's Innovation Station. With this challenge, you will make a simple pulley system to build an elevator. Will your passengers be able to ride comfortably to the top?
9:45am
Jane's Innovation Station: Become an Elevator Operator
except on December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24Welcome to the CMA Hotel, where your child will become an elevator operator. Roll the dice together and take guests to their designated floor! This activity is a part of our Building Blocks program. Ideal for children ages 1 to 5, our Building Blocks programs are facilitated by trained professionals guiding developmentally appropriate, play-based activities that promote preschool and kindergarten readiness.
9:45am
Science Bar: Celebrate Astronomer Walter McAfee
Visit us at the Science Bar and learn about the achievements of Walter McAfee, and how NASA scientists used the Moon to send radio waves into deep space. Then, discover the Moon's relation to Earth by walking through the lunar cycles.
9:45am
Science Bar: Become a Young Astronomer
except on December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24Learn about constellations and map the stars! Pick a flashlight and line up constellations on your own chart. This activity is a part of our Building Block program. Ideal for children ages 1 to 5, our Building Blocks programs are facilitated by trained professionals guiding developmentally appropriate, play-based activities that promote preschool and kindergarten readiness.
9:45am
Art Studio: Create Art like Alma Thomas
Learn about the life and art of Alma Thomas, the artist featured in our story time, 'Ablaze with Color!' Use glue and small colorful shapes to replicate her distinct visual style with your own artistic masterpiece!
10:00am
Storytime: Ablaze with Color
except on January 9, 10Head to the CMA Stage, where we'll be reading "Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas" by Jeanne Walker Harvey and illustrated by Loveis Wise. In this inspiring picture book, meet Alma, who broke down barriers and learned the power of art!
11:00am
Red Light, Green Light!
except on January 9, 10We're playing Red Light, Green Light on the CMA Stage! Did you know African American Inventor Garrett Morgan invented the stop light? Learn about what the colors of the stop light mean as we'll play in honor of Garrett Morgan!
12:00pm
Storytime: Ablaze with Color
except on January 9, 10Head to the CMA Stage, where we'll be reading "Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas" by Jeanne Walker Harvey and illustrated by Loveis Wise. In this inspiring picture book, meet Alma, who broke down barriers and learned the power of art!
Session B Schedule:
1:45pm
Jane's Innovation Station: Build an Elevator
except on December 24Take your innovative skills to new heights like Alexander Miles in Jane's Innovation Station. With this challenge, you will make a simple pulley system to build an elevator. Will your passengers be able to ride comfortably to the top?
1:45pm
Jane's Innovation Station: Become an Elevator Operator
except on December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24Welcome to the CMA Hotel, where your child will become an elevator operator. Roll the dice together and take guests to their designated floor! This activity is a part of our Building Blocks program. Ideal for children ages 1 to 5, our Building Blocks programs are facilitated by trained professionals guiding developmentally appropriate, play-based activities that promote preschool and kindergarten readiness.
1:45pm
Science Bar: Celebrate Astronomer Walter McAfee
except on December 24Visit us at the Science Bar and learn about the achievements of Walter McAfee, and how NASA scientists used the Moon to send radio waves into deep space. Then, discover the Moon's relation to Earth by walking through the lunar cycles.
1:45pm
Science Bar: Become a Young Astronomer
except on November 27, 24Learn about constellations and map the stars! Pick a flashlight and line up constellations on your own chart. This activity is a part of our Building Block program. Ideal for children ages 1 to 5, our Building Blocks programs are facilitated by trained professionals guiding developmentally appropriate, play-based activities that promote preschool and kindergarten readiness.
1:45pm
Art Studio: Create Art like Alma Thomas
except on December 24Learn about the life and art of Alma Thomas, the artist featured in our story time, 'Ablaze with Color!' Use glue and small colorful shapes to replicate her distinct visual style with your own artistic masterpiece!
2:00pm
Storytime: Ablaze with Color
except on January 9, 10Head to the CMA Stage, where we'll be reading "Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas" by Jeanne Walker Harvey and illustrated by Loveis Wise. In this inspiring picture book, meet Alma, who broke down barriers and learned the power of art!
3:00pm
Red Light, Green Light!
except on January 9, 10We're playing Red Light, Green Light on the CMA Stage! Did you know African American Inventor Garrett Morgan invented the stop light? Learn about what the colors of the stop light mean as we'll play in honor of Garrett Morgan!
4:00pm
Storytime: Ablaze with Color
except on January 9, 10Head to the CMA Stage, where we'll be reading "Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas" by Jeanne Walker Harvey and illustrated by Loveis Wise. In this inspiring picture book, meet Alma, who broke down barriers and learned the power of art!
Session C Schedule:
4:30pm
Storytime: Ablaze with Color
Head to the CMA Stage, where we'll be reading "Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas" by Jeanne Walker Harvey and illustrated by Loveis Wise. In this inspiring picture book, meet Alma, who broke down barriers and learned the power of art!
4:30pm
Science Bar: Celebrate Astronomer Walter McAfee
Visit us at the Science Bar and learn about the achievements of Walter McAfee, and how NASA scientists used the Moon to send radio waves into deep space. Then, discover the Moon's relation to Earth by walking through the lunar cycles.
5:30pm
Red Light, Green Light!
We're playing Red Light, Green Light on the CMA Stage! Did you know African American Inventor Garrett Morgan invented the stop light? Learn about what the colors of the stop light mean as we'll play in honor of Garrett Morgan!