Hello September!

Pretty fall leaves

September is here! This means that autumn (my favorite season, by the way) is almost here. September at CMOM will bring some exciting things! For starters, we will be open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Labor Day (September 3). On September 15, there is the Children’s Choice Presidential Election, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Children can cast their vote for president in this interactive, educational program about voting and the presidential election. They will register to receive their own voting card, create campaign buttons and posters for their favorite candidate, cast their vote in a real voting booth and take part in interactive games, crafts and activities to introduce the presidential election process and our judicial system. Spin the wheel to answer trivia questions about our past presidents and win prizes. All votes will be counted and results posted on our website and in The Commercial Appeal.

 Later this month, there is the second annual Children’s Ball. The Ball will be on September 28, from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. More info can be found here.

Stop by CMOM this month!

Staff Profile: Felicia Peat




Felicia is reading Green Eggs and Ham to enraptured visitors!

 Name: Felicia Peat

Position: Director of Education and Programs

Hometown: Memphis, TN

How long have you been at CMOM? Since May 1993

Favorite exhibit: CMOM-TV

Favorite book as a child: Amelia Bedelia

Hobbies: Reading and swimming

First museum ever visited: The Pink Palace, on a school field trip

Fun fact: I have had stories published. Also, I was Miss LeMoyne-Owen College—the only “Mrs.” to ever become Miss LeMoyne-Owen College—while serving with the Student Government Association of the school.

Reading Blast Off!

Here at CMOM, we love to read. A lot. And you do too, right? So take part in our Reading Blast Off! Challenge on Friday, July 20. The event is from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Come into the museum to enjoy face painting and balloon art by Parties with Pizzazz and receive a free book to start reading 7 books in 7 days or 7 chapters in 7 days. You may pick up your reading form at the admission desk or download it from the Education page on our website at cmom.com. All completed forms must be turned in to The Children’s Museum of Memphis admissions desk by July 31 to receive up to $7.00 in Blast Off Bucks that may be used in The Village Toymaker Gift Shop CMOM location. See you there!

Lost & Found

Here at CMOM, we occasionally discover lost items...including barrettes! I noticed this when I first started working here, and at the beginning of this year, I decided to see how many barrettes could be collected in a few months.  Turns out, quite a few! And such a variety! Some of my co-workers learned of my little "collection," and brought me some of the hair ornaments you see in the picture. By the way, if you see one that belongs to you, let me know!

P.S. I know this is a little odd, and I am grateful that my co-workers are awesomely non-judgemental of my idiosyncrasies!

Jammin' to the Music!

We're lining up an all-star cast of continuous stage performances for our second annual Jammin’ to the Music event, which is this Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. We'll have pony rides, rock climbing wall with bungee trampolines, moonwalk, face painting, crafts, and concessions. Also, music by Brittany Russell, Lil P-Nut, The Friendzies, Lady Trinity and Thunderpunch is sure to rock the front lawn! The event is sponsored by Amerispan Tents, Inc., Blue Bell Creameries, Inc., Bunny Bread, King Cotton and Kroger. Members Free; Non-Members $15 (Cancelled in case of rain).

Staff Profile: Vania Rentrop

Name: Vania Rentrop

Position: Gallery assistant/cashier

Hometown: Memphis, TN

How long have you been at CMOM?: Almost two months!

Favorite exhibit: the Treehouse

Favorite book as a child: Corduroy by Don Freeman. I felt that my adventurous (mischievous) nature was conveyed well within those pages.

Hobbies: In my spare time, I enjoy baking and cooking. I also consider myself a bookworm and a camera nerd.

First museum ever visited: The Pink Palace

Fun fact: I have visited all 48 continental U.S. states in my dad's 18-wheeler.

Spring at CMOM

Dear reader, it’s been so long since I’ve blogged! So sorry. Spring is here (yay!) and some fun things are happening at CMOM this month. In honor of Earth Day, we are doing Eco Art on April 21 and April 27, at 11 a.m. Also, Jammin’ to the Music is April 28, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. There will be pony rides, rock climbing wall with bungee trampolines, moonwalk, face painting, crafts, concessions, and music by Lil P-Nut and The Friendzies! Sponsored by Amerispan Tents, Inc., Blue Bell Creameries, Inc., Bunny Bread, King Cotton and Kroger. Members Free; Non-Members $15 (Cancelled in case of rain). Stop by CMOM this month!