On-going events for September, 2010
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| Featured Exhibit: Conservation Matters | 11-06-2009 through 09-06-2010 |
Explore the art and science of artifact conservation. Discover what it is, who does it, and why it matters to museums. A selection of beautifully conserved furniture and other wooden objects from the Museum’s permanent collection will be on display.
Exhibit is free with Museum admission. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.
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| Featured Exhibit: Going to the Movies | 12-11-2009 through 11-07-2010 |
Experience the history of a century of movie-going in the Lower Cape Fear region. Explore where people went to the movies. Discover how the theater experience has changed over the years. Watch some of the first films local residents may have seen.
Exhibit is free with Museum admission. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.
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| Residents’ Free Day | 09-05-2010 through 09-05-2010 |
New Hanover County residents are admitted free to the Museum the first Sunday of every month.
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| Cape Fear 101: North Carolina Hurricanes | 09-14-2010 through 09-14-2010 |
Hurricane historian and author Jay Barnes will share stories and photographs chronicling our region’s hurricane history. Barnes will discuss memorable storms like Hazel, Fran and others that have battered the Carolina coast over the years.
Cape Fear 101 is designed for area newcomers and others interested in learning more about their community. Mix and mingle with light refreshments before and after the 7 p.m. presentation. Program fee is $5 for Museum members, $7 for nonmembers.
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| Cape Fear Skies: Deep Sky Objects | 09-19-2010 through 09-19-2010 |
3…2…1…Blastoff! Venture into Cape Fear Museum’s portable planetarium and explore the night sky in the daytime. Travel “deep” into outer space to explore nebula, clusters, and galaxies.
Free with Museum admission. Appropriate for all ages. Parental participation is required.
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| Cape Fear Skies: Deep Sky Objects | 09-19-2010 through 09-19-2010 |
3…2…1…Blastoff! Venture into Cape Fear Museum’s portable planetarium and explore the night sky in the daytime. Travel “deep” into outer space to explore nebula, clusters, and galaxies.
Free with Museum admission. Appropriate for all ages. Parental participation is required.
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| Cape Fear Skies: Deep Sky Objects | 09-19-2010 through 09-19-2010 |
3…2…1…Blastoff! Venture into Cape Fear Museum’s portable planetarium and explore the night sky in the daytime. Travel “deep” into outer space to explore nebula, clusters, and galaxies.
Free with Museum admission. Appropriate for all ages. Parental participation is required.
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