MEDIA PREVIEW OF NEW EXHIBIT

Friday SEP 23, 2016 | 10 am

Galt Museum & Archives

Curator Wendy Aitkens will introduce you to the exhibit
“Kids Celebrate!”

Exhibit dates: Sat SEP 24–Mon JAN 15.17

Developed by the Canadian Museum of History

INTERVIEWS & PHOTO OPS

·        Wendy Aitkens [Curator], Galt Museum & Archives

·        Kids interacting with exhibit

·        Media kit all about Exhibition Interpretation

Media are invited for a sneak-peak of Kids Celebrate! the new and interactive exhibit developed by the Canadian Museum of History opening at the Galt Museum & Archives.

The exhibit invites children ages 5 to 12 to learn about the many celebrations that are practiced in their own communities. Although unique to a particular country, culture or religion, celebrations bring families and communities together. From large groups of people gathering for a day of festivities to a special moment in a child’s everyday life, it is through these joyous and important occasions that children and families discover and appreciate the traditions of diverse cultures.

Everyone loves a special occasion — be it Thanksgiving, the Chinese New Year, the Jewish celebration Hanukkah, Toonik Tyme in Iqaluit or Canada Day — what better way to appreciate the diversity of celebrations in Canada than through Kids Celebrate!. The exhibition is divided into four zones, each evoking a different season, family and community setting. Children can learn more about the many celebrations that Canadians enjoy throughout the year – from food, music, decorations and games, to the values of giving, sharing and hope for the future.

Thanks in part to financial support for Canadian Heritage, Lethbridge children and their families will feel a sense of connection to other Canadian families and communities as they identify differences and similarities among traditions, and will come to understand the global nature of celebrating. Young visitors will engage in hands-on activities, discover new games, make crafts, and take on new roles that will stimulate their curiosity and motivate them to explore the many aspects of celebrations in Canada.

Exhibit opens officially: Sun OCT 02.16 | 2–3 pm with

The Curator Presents… Guest speaker, Kerri Davis

Join the exhibition's curator, Kerri Davis, from the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa, for a glimpse into the inspiration for this project, the playful and experimental development process, and the challenges of producing an exhibition that attempts to communicate seemingly complex ideas such as religion, tradition, community, and history to a target audience of children.

Admission fees apply.  Free to annual pass and invitation holders.