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We are the Smithsonian
in Your Neighborhood

The General Locomotive The Southern Museum

Mommy & Me Preschool Programs

Designed for preschool age children ages three to five-years-old and their caregivers, the Museum’s history, themes and exhibits provide a fun and exciting starting point for educational activities.

Free with museum admission. No reservations required.

For more information contact the Education Department at 770.427.2117, ext 3173 or children@southernmuseum.org. Follow us on Facebook for news and updates.

Mommy & Me Schedule:

 

 
The Little Red Caboose
May 2 • 10AM & 11:30 AM
Find out what it was like to ride and work in a caboose.
 
Good Night, Sleep Tight
May 9 • 10AM & 11:30 AM
Put on your PJs and join us as we learn about nighttime!
 
 To Serve and Protect
May 16• 10AM & 11:30 AM
Pay tribute to the heroes who keep us safe during National Police Week (May 12–18).
 
Pet Party!
May 23 • 10AM & 11:30 AM
Let’s have a get-together to celebrate our favorite animal friends and companions.
 
Creepy Crawlies
May 30• 10AM & 11:30 AM
Check out the cool world of backyard bugs.
 
How Does Your Garden Grow?
June 6 • 10AM & 11:30 AM
Learn about seeds and plants.
 
Helping Others
June 13 • 10AM & 11:30 AM
The true story of the “Southerner” train and the Dollar children.
 
Traveling by Rail
June 20 • 10AM & 11:30 AM
Imagine taking a fun trip on a passenger train!
 
A-Camping we will go
June 27 • 10AM & 11:30 AM
What will you need for a camping trip?
 
July 4 • No Mommy & Me due to Holiday
Join us next week for Mommy & Me! Happy Independence Day!
 
Down by the Sea
July 11 • 10AM & 11:30 AM
Take an imaginary outing to the beach!
 
Let’s Go on a Picnic
July 18 • 10AM & 11:30 AM
Bring your lunch and join us for a picnic at the museum.
 
Thomas and Friends
July 25 • 10AM & 11:30 AM
Come learn about everyone’s favorite useful engine and his friends!
 

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Our Current Exhibits

The GeneralThe Great Locomotive Chase Railroads ExhibitRailroads: Lifelines of the Civil War Glover FactoryGlover Machine Works Family Fun in the Education CenterThe Jolley Education Center Special ExhibitPortraits in Gray