Education
Children & Families
There are lots of fun educational things to see and do at Mint Museum Randolph and at Mint Museum Uptown, opening
October 1, 2010.
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"I attended your museum today for the first time I had my two young sons with me, a four year old and a two year old. Your staff was warm and welcoming to our young crowd. They provided us with a treasure hunt that my boys loved. We had a wonderful visit and it left a very positive impression on my boys," said Katie Rees.|
Recap of the 2010 summer art camps at The Mint Museum. |
Family Guides & Scavenger Hunts
Fun Family Guides accompany many special exhibitions, and are designed for parents and children to use together during their museum visit. Scavenger Hunts of the permanent collections are available. Download your guide here or pick up a copy at the admissions desk.
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Mint Museum Randolph Scavenger Hunt 
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Visiting the Museum as a Family Guide 
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Art Studio Second Saturdays
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Sunday Family Fun Days
Third Sundays are family-time at the Mint Museum Uptown! Each Sunday Fun Day try out a new scavenger hunt in the museum galleries, see a performer or artist demonstrator, and enjoy kid-friendly activities. Each month we’ll celebrate a new theme! Starting in January 2011, 1 - 4 pm. |
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Classes & Workshops
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Educational Resource CentersEducational Resource Centers are open to the public during all regular hours of operation, and provide reference materials, computer software, videotapes, hands-on activities and comfortable seating.
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Gallery Activity TotesKids can connect hands-on learning experiences with the artwork in many of the permanent collection galleries of the Mint Museum Randolph by using the Gallery Activity Totes. The totes, hanging on pegs in the galleries, are appropriate for a variety of ages. Create a giant collage in the style of Charlotte native Romare Bearden, seek and find Ancient American artifacts, or create your own landscape postcard inspired by American artists.
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STAR GalleryThe artwork of area students shines in the STAR Gallery, our Student Artist Gallery. This gallery features exhibitions of artwork by area K-12 students and museum workshop participants. |
Fun & Educational Websites
Learn more about the art and cultures represented at The Mint Museum by exploring these educational websites. Suit up a Mesoamerican ballplayer in ritual dress, try your hand at throwing a virtual pot on the wheel, explore North Carolina’s natural resources and more!
The Sport of Life and Death: The Mesoamerican Ballgame
Visitors of all ages will discover Mesoamerica’s cultural history, visit archaeological sites and learn more about the world’s first team sport. Winner of the Best of the Web Award (Museums and the Web 2002) and the Gold Muse Award (American Association of Museums.)
Crafting North Carolina
An exploration of North Carolina’s history and craft tradition. Fourth graders and other students can explore natural resources, geography, cultures and traditions through the collections of The Mint Museum.
Hands on Crafts
An on-line studio for kids to play around with pottery, weaving, quilting and basketry. Come play and celebrate the legacy of North Carolina’s rich pottery and fiber craft heritage. Supported through a grant from The Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County and The Mint Museum.
Visiting the Museum as a Family
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