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 Miami,
FL The Miami Museum of Science will open a new bilingual
interactive science exhibit based on the stories of world-renowned
author/illustrator Richard Scarry. The exhibit, Busytown, will
open October 30, 1999 for young visitors and their families.
From conveyor belts and cranes,
to a tunnel and a telephone booth, this exhibit encourages busy
hands and racing minds to explore The Busy World of Richard Scarry!
Young visitors, ages two through ten, will work, create, play
and explore the wonders of the every day working world within
Busytown, an exhibit under license from Viacom Consumer Products,
the licensing division for Paramount Pictures, which was created
and portrayed in Scarry's books and on the animated television
series, THE BUSY WORLD OF RICHARD SCARRY', currently seen on
Showtime and Nick Jr. Visitors will recognize Lowly Worm, Huckle
Cat, Hilda Hippo, Sergeant Murphy, Mr. Frumble and the other
beloved animal characters, which were introduced more than thirty
years ago by Mr. Scarry.
Scientific processes, mathematical
concepts, motor skills, coordination, self-confidence, communication
and cooperation are just a few of the concepts and attitudes
promoted to enhance early childhood education throughout the
exhibition. Some of the activities offered within Busytown include
counting, sorting weighing, and building. Young visitors can
"play" the part of a factory worker, crane operator,
and construction worker. There are time clocks, railroad tracks,
conveyor belts, tunnels, a cargo ship, funnel phones, carts and
more.
Air hoses can be used to activate
pinwheels and other air-powered objects. Workers can create their
own structures using a variety of blocks and building materials.
Also within Busytown, parents can find information, suggestions,
and helpful hints that will assist them while observing and interacting
with their children.
Busytown will be on display at
the Miami Museum of Science through January 9, 2000. Museum admission
is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors 62 and over and students with
ID, $5.50 for children 3-12 and free for children under three.
The Museum is seven days a week from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For more
information, please call (305) 854-4247 ext. 247 or 263.
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