EarlyWorks Children's Museum explained

EarlyWorks Children's Museum
Location:Huntsville, Alabama
Type:Children's Museum
Executive Director:Beth Goodwin
Chairperson:Charles "Chase" Allen

The EarlyWorks Children's Museum is a hands-on children's museum in downtown Huntsville, Alabama. The museum is a part of the EarlyWorks Family of Museums, which includes the Alabama Constitution Village and formerly included the Huntsville Depot.[1] [2]

The EarlyWorks Children's Museum is one of the largest hands-on history museums in the Southern United States.[3] It was included in the Alabama Department of Tourism's list of top attractions for spring break family trips in 2017.[4]

Activities and exhibits

The self-guided tour of the museum includes a short film narrated by former professional football player Bo Jackson. The museum also features a mural painted by Alabama artist John "Jahni" Moore.[5] [6]

In 2016, 2017, and 2018, the museum held a special exhibition called "Dog Days of Summer" which highlighted the history of famous dogs.[7] [8] [9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: PPG Begins COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project at Alabama Constitution Village in Huntsville . 9 October 2024 . Business Wire (English) . 23 March 2017.
  2. Web site: DeButy . Lucy Berry . Explore Huntsville's storied past with visit to EarlyWorks Family of Museums . City of Huntsville Blog . City of Huntsville, Alabama . 12 October 2024 . 14 May 2021.
  3. News: Busdeker . Jon . Earlyworks Children's Museum adds "The Hideout" to Biscuit's Backyard . 14 October 2024 . AL.com . The Huntsville Times . Advance Local . 22 September 2009 . en.
  4. News: Roberts . Ken . Moundville park makes list of top attractions . 14 October 2024 . The Tuscaloosa News . 14 March 2017.
  5. News: McDonald . Ellen . Meet Jahni the Artist, the man behind many Huntsville artistic landmarks . 9 October 2024 . WAFF48 . 2 February 2024 . en.
  6. News: Hunter . Desiree . Perfect blend of the old and the new; Huntsville, Ala., appealed to the director of Constellation so much that he's made it another home . 9 October 2024 . The Hamilton Spectator . Torstar Syndication Services . 3 March 2007 . Hamilton, Ontario . D6 . en . 1189-9417. .
  7. News: EarlyWorks Museum debuts new "Dog Days of Summer" exhibit on Memorial Day . 16 October 2024 . WHNT News 19 . 23 May 2016.
  8. News: Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer at EarlyWorks Children's Museum . 16 October 2024 . WHNT News 19 . 25 June 2017.
  9. News: Wilkerson . Rachel . Dog Days of Summer is back at EarlyWorks Museum . 16 October 2024 . Rocket City Now (Fox 54) . 11 June 2018.

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