Special Events

Celebrate Grandparents Month in September

Grandparents fill a unique role in the family and have a wealth of experience and knowledge to share. Grandparents are celebrated at CMOM during the month of September. A grandparent will receive free admission on all Mondays in September - September 6, 13, 20 & 27 - if accompanied with a paying guest (no other discounts may be applied to this offer). Special activities for the grandparents and their grandchildren include: a special Grandparent VIP Pin to wear during their visit; Grandparent Art: Making Memories each Monday at 10am; and Grandparent Storytime each Monday at 12 noon. Part of the museum's mission is to encourage intergenerational learning. The museum is proud to be presenting activities which are both fun and educational to allow memorable experiences for grandparents and their grandchildren.

The museum is also unveiling a brand-new membership category beginning September 1 - a special Grandparent Membership! Grandparents will now be able to purchase a special membership for $90 that caters to their needs. The Grandparents Membership has all the regular benefits of CMOM Membership with these added features: allows up to four people admission during each visit, exclusive invitations to grandparent only events and $10 off the purchase of gift certificates/memberships.

This is the House that I Built Workshop

Saturday, September 18, 1:30pm
In celebration of Architecture Month, the museum and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are presenting “This is the House that I Built” workshop. This workshop is comprised of a series of fun hands-on educational activities that support the AIA efforts to educate children about the significance of architecture. Children design kid-friendly blueprints of their very own dream houses, learn how their bodies are structured similarly to building structures, design 3-D “green” structures to take home of their designs from recycled materials, and have the chance to talk to a real professional architect. In addition, there will be showings of the "Roberto the Insect Architect" DVD in the Little Malco at 10am, 12pm and 2pm.

Play Golf to Keep Children Playing!

Friday, October 29, Links At Galloway Golf Course

Please join us for the annual CMOM Golf Tournament to benefit the museum’s educational programming and exhibits. By becoming a sponsor, your corporate name is marketed and publicized. Sponsorships begin at $250. By becoming a player, you help a wonderful cause. The cost to play is $200 per person. There are great giveaways, lots of super prizes, a wonderful luncheon and beverage cart, lots of fun and networking, and an open bar at the awards ceremony.

CMOM is a discovery museum for all the children, families and educators of our community. Your relaxing day of golf helps children continue to enjoy the educational, interactive and just plain fun experiences of the museum. Get details or call 901-458-2678.

Be "Spooked" by the First Annual Monster Bash at CMOM!

Saturday, October 30, 10am-1pm

Join us for the first annual Monster Bash at the museum! Enjoy lots of spooky crafts and goopy experiments. Vote in the CMOM Staff Costume Contest. Don’t forget to wear your own costume to take part in the costume parade. Children in costume may enter a special drawing to win a museum membership for their family! The event is included with museum admission.