TERRE HAUTE —
The Terre Haute Children’s Museum has announced that it will be open on Monday for Presidents’ Day. The Museum will be open to members from 10 a.m. to noon and from noon to 6 p.m. to the public.
Throughout the day, museum members and guests will be able to learn about past presidents and take part in a fun scavenger hunt. There will also be special crafts available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The museum is at Eighth Street and Wabash Avenue in downtown Terre Haute. Regular admission is $7 for adults and children 2 and older, and admission is free for children up to 24 months. Members are also admitted for free. For more information visit www.thchildrensmuseum.com, email info@terrehautechildrensmuseum.
com, or call (812) 235-5548.
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Terre Haute Children’s Museum plans Presidents’ Day activities
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