TERRE HAUTE —
Parents who are looking for a way to enjoy Blues at the Crossroads while their children enjoy an evening of educational fun can look no further than The Terre Haute Children’s Museum.
The museum, with support from the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance at Indiana State University, will host “A Night at the Museum” from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday.
The event is open to children in first through fifth grades and will include hands-on activities, science experiments, snacks and more.
“A Night at the Museum” is $20 for members of the Terre Haute Children’s Museum and $25 for non-members.
Pre-registration is required, and the registration form can be downloaded on the Terre Haute Children’s Museum website, www.thchildrens
museum.com.
For more information, contact Abby Koester at (812) 235-5548 or akoester@terrehautechildrensmuseum.com.
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