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We are the Smithsonian in your Neighborhood!

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:

 To Serve and Protect
May 17 • 10 AM – 11 AM
Celebrate National Police Week (May 15-21) with us.
 
Creepy Crawlies
May 24 • 10 AM – 11 AM
Check out the cool world of backyard bugs.
 
Helping Others
May 31 • 10 AM – 11 AM
The true story of the “Southerner” train and the Dollar Children
 
How Does Your Garden Grow
June 710 AM – 11 AM
Learn about seeds, plants, and growing food.
 
You’re a Grand Old Flag
June 14 • 10 AM – 11 AM
Learn about and pay tribute to our country’s flag.
 
Traveling by Rail
June 21 • 10 AM – 11 AM
What will you pack for an imaginary train trip?
 
America, America
June 28 • 10 AM – 11 AM
Celebrate the Fourth of July.
 
A-Camping We Will Go
July 5 • 10 AM – 11 AM
What will you need for a Civil War camping trip?
 
Down by the Sea
July 12 • 10 AM – 11 AM
Take an imaginary outing to the beach!
 
Let’s Go on a Picnic
July 19 • 10 AM – 11 AM
Bring your lunch and join us for a picnic at the museum.
 
Thomas and Friends
July 2610 AM – 11 AM
Come learn about everyone’s favorite useful engine and his friends!
 
School Days, School Days
August 2 • 10 AM – 11 AM
Take a trip back in time to a one-room schoolhouse.
 
Rainbows All Around Us
August 9 10 AM – 11 AM
What colors can you find at the museum?
 
All About Me
August 16 • 10 AM – 11 AM
I am special, I am me!
 
Way to go!
August 23 10 AM – 11 AM
Discover lots of fun ways to travel.
 
I Spy Shapes
August 30 • 10 AM – 11 AM
Let’s go on a shape hunt!

 

 


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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