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Movies at the Museum
Experience the classics on the big screen. Movies at the Museum are FREE to Museum Members and included with regular admission for all other guests. Summer 2019: Hit the rails with classic films set on, around, or about trains! Friday, July 19 at 2:00 pm Murder on the Orient Express (1974)
Film Screening: The Day We Walked on the Moon
The new documentary The Day We Walked on the Moon will be screened in nearly 70 Smithsonian Institution-affiliated museums across the country on the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing, July 20. Half a century after humanity's historic first step on the Moon, we are honored to host a screening of the Smithsonian Channel's The... Read more »
UHM Kids Book Club
Join the adventures of Jack and Annie as we explore real history through the best selling children’s book series, Magic Tree House! Enjoy games, crafts, and hands-on activities that bring to life the adventures of your favorite storybooks. All Book Club meetings begin at 3:30 pm. Parents: Please prepare for each UHM Kids Book Club by reading... Read more »
Movies at the Museum
Summer Matinee Movies Experience the classics on the big screen. Movies at the Museum are FREE to Museum Members and included with regular admission for all other guests. Summer 2019: Hit the rails with classic films set on, around, or about trains! Friday, July 26 at 2:00 pm The General (1926)
Family Fun Day
All aboard for our July Family Fun Day! Come in the morning to meet Alice, then in the afternoon enjoy sweet treats from Pink Mama's Ice Cream truck. There will be games, crafts, story times, and the Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails exhibit is worth the visit alone. Saturday, June 1 at 10... Read more »
Movies at the Museum
Summer Matinee Movies Experience the classics on the big screen. Movies at the Museum are FREE to Museum Members and included with regular admission for all other guests. Summer 2019: Hit the rails with classic films set on, around, or about trains! Friday, August 2 at 2:00 pm The Lady Vanishes (1938)
Movies at the Museum
Summer Matinee Movies Experience the classics on the big screen. Movies at the Museum are FREE to Museum Members and included with regular admission for all other guests. Summer 2019: Hit the rails with classic films set on, around, or about trains! Friday, August 9 at 2:00 pm Strangers on a Train (1951)
Saturday Toddler Time!
It’s full steam ahead as we explore all things trains and locomotives! Besides playing in the incredible “Thomas & Friends” exhibit, we will have games designed specifically for your little ones along with juice and snacks for our story time.
History Speaks – WWII
“History Speaks” allows YOU the chance to share YOUR stories! We want to hear about your experiences and memories, and to kick off this program series we are going to explore WWII in the Upcountry. There will be a brief presentation with local WWII artifacts followed by a short documentary. Afterwards, there will be time... Read more »
Kids’ History Camp
Allow your kids the chance to get hands-on with World War II history! Learn about the Upcountry’s influence in World War II, but also see how residents of our area impacted the war effort. We will discuss, explore and even handle actual WWII artifacts (don’t worry…it’s not a live grenade), plus create a fun craft... Read more »
