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Amazing Elf Adventure 2020

              It’s time again for Amazing Elf Adventure, one of the Muncie Children’s Museum’s biggest events of the year! But this time, we’re doing things a little bit differently… Have you ever dreamed of becoming an elf? Do you want to learn what it takes to become one of Santa’s helpers? The word on the snow is Santa is planning on hiring new elves for this holiday season. Will you be one of the lucky few? In partnership with Light Up DWNTWN, we are kicking off Amazing Elf Adventure on Thursday, December 3rd with the virtual tree lighting and an interactive scavenger hunt throughout downtown Muncie! Visit DWNTWN Muncie’s website for more information on

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A Day of Play

  We would like to invite the community to our newest event, A Day of Play! Our newest fundraising event, A Day of Play, is designed to bring the museum right to you through both fun and educational activities! From Saturday, September 26 to Friday, October 1, you and your friends and family can participate in a list of 10 challenges (both at-home and at fun locations throughout Muncie) and try to earn a prize! We’ll kick off the event via Facebook live at 11 a.m. and participants can pick up their clues and supplies at the museum from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. through a drive-thru.  Over the next 6 days, participants can work on completing the 10 challenges

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Reopening Details

Welcome back! Please note our revised hours of operation beginning when we reopen on Wednesday, July 8th 2020: Wednesday-Saturday, Open 10am-12:30pm Closed for cleaning 12:30pm-2pm Open 2pm-5pm Closed Sunday-Tuesday Prior to reopening, the Muncie Children’s Museum board and staff have agreed to the following enhanced protocols to protect our staff and visitors during their time at the Muncie Children’s Museum: · Wellness screenings of all employees prior to the start of their shift · Increased handwashing of staff members during their shift · Staff required to wear masks in public spaces · Mandatory face masks or coverings for visitors ages 8 and above during their time at the museum(Updated 07/27/2020 to comply with the State of Indiana mask mandate) ·

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