For Immediate Release:
Nov. 19, 2024
Contact:
Marie Cheek
Community Relations Coordinator
Culture & Heritage Museums
www.chmuseums.org
803.909.7312
mcheek@chmuseums.org
Main Street Children’s Museum opens its doors for free program – “Gnome for the Holidays”
ROCK HILL, S.C. – Main Street Children’s Museum announces a free admission program – “Gnome for the Holidays.” Recommended for families with children ages six and younger, the special holiday program is offered on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec 8 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. during the city’s award-winning ChristmasVille Festival. “Gnome for the Holidays” activities include decorating a Christmas tree, writing letters to Santa, and searching for wishing stars. The storybook-come-to-life playscape will be decked out with seasonal trimmings and provide a festive atmosphere for the littlest of gnomes.
WHAT: Gnome for the Holidays
WHERE: Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main St, Rock Hill, S.C. 29730
WHEN: December 7 from 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
December 8 from 1 – 4:30 p.m.
ADMISSION: This is a free event. No pre-registration required.
WEBSITE: chmuseums.org
IMAGE: Main Street Children’s Museum is located in the heart of downtown Rock Hill at 133 East Main Street in the People’s Bank Building, built in 1910 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (Credit: Culture & Heritage Museums. For high resolution image contact mcheek@chmuseums.org)
About Main Street Children’s Museum: Serving young children up to age six, Main Street Children’s Museum is a storybook-come-to-life playscape. Special programs focusing on literacy, movement, music, art, and STEM aim to prepare young learners and their caregivers for the future. The 4,420-square-foot playscape is located in the heart of downtown Rock Hill in the People’s Bank Building, which was built in 1910 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The imaginative setting was modeled after the artwork of Vernon Grant, renown illustrator of Kellogg’s iconic characters – Snap, Crackle and Pop.
As part of the Museums for All initiative, Main Street Children’s Museum provides reduced admission for low-income families; visit museums4all.org for more information. Main Street Children’s Museum is KultureCity® Certified and Sensory InclusiveTM.
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