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Mr. Stinky Feet to Perform at Family Fun Day!
The Museum's Family Fun Day on Saturday, August 14, features the zany children's musician Jim Cosgrove aka Mr. Stinky Feet who will perform one concert at 10 a.m. Mr. Stinky Feet performs nearly 300 shows annually across the country and is making his second appearance at the museum. Influenced by such legends as Woody Guthrie; Pete Seger; Peter, Paul & Mary; and Jimmy Buffet, Jim has become a strong advocate of music education for children
Due to room limitations tickets are being sold on a pre-purchase basis at $3 per person (for both Adults and Children); $2 for members. Call the morning of the show for any remaining availability. Parent must remain with child. Cost: $3 per child; $2 for members. Call 913.715.2571 for more information.
Day: Saturday, August 14
Time: 10 a.m (doors open at 9:30)
Place: 6305 Lackman Rd in Shawnee
Tickets: $3 per person ($2 for members)
Pre-Purchase: Call 913.715.2571. VISA, MC and Discover are accepted. |
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Immigrants & the Suburbs
If you are a recent immigrant or a 2nd generation citizen, please consider sharing your life experiences and perceptions about life in America and its suburbs. The information gathered will be used by the museum curators in the creation of an exhibit on recent immigrants into suburban communities. |
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IMLS Grant
The Johnson County Museum is the recipient of a competitive federal grant in the amount of $121,321 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Museum will use the grant funds to develop a plan for new exhibits and educational programs to forward the Museum's strategic vision to create a national museum of suburban history. The planning will occur over the next two years and involve the community at a high level. The Johnson County Museum is the only museum in the entire Kansas City metropolitan area to receive one of these competitive grants. IMLS's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to ideas.
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KidScape Exhibit Extended!
The museum's newest hands-on exhibit for kids ages 3-9 has been extended to January 9, 2011. Designed to look like a suburban streetscape, KidScape immerses kids into a colorful, exciting environment where they can learn about community through role-playing. Enter into six enticing environments: bookstore, park, City Hall, hospital, fashion boutique, and theater.
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Browse Our Photograph Collection
A collaborative presentation of the history of Johnson County, Kansas from the Johnson County Museum and partners, offers a wide range of images dating from the late 19th century to the current day. A major focus of the collection centers on individuals and groups of people in domestic, recreational, scholarly, and business settings.
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