Amazing Castle

Great Lakes Native Quilting

Upcoming Exhibitions

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Travel to a magical place and become inhabitants of a castle village in this playful exhibit. Eight themed areas invite visitors to experience community life through the perspective of characters working together to throw a castle party.

 

Garden

Puppet Theater

Castle Keep

Blacksmith

Summer Hands-on Programs
Wednesdays
1 - 4 p.m.
FREE

June 25, 2008

The Castle

Explore the castle made of stones, glass, and tapestries.

July 2, 2008

Storybook Characters

Go on a medieval adventure with storybook characters.

July 9, 2008

The Royal Family

Meet the family members who live in the castle.

July 16, 2008

Knights and Dragons

Discover dragons and the knights who fight them.

July 23, 2008

Mystic and Magic

Learn magic words and amazing potions.

July 30, 2008

Fairies, Frogs, & Falcons

Take a fantastic adventure with familiar characters.

August 6, 2008

Jesters, Jugglers, & Jousts

Becoming an entertainer by learning to juggle, dress like a jester, and prepare to joust.

Sunday Documentaries
1:30 p.m.
FREE

July 13, 2008

David Macaulay: Castles

Tour the castle and culture of a 13th century Welsh castle.

July 27, 2008

Medieval Siege

Enter the battlefield and experience the chaos of medieval life.

August 10, 2008

Warrior Challenge: Knights

Transport back in time as a polo player and a police officer test there skills as knights.

August 24, 2008

Great Streets: The Royal Mile

From the Palace of Holyroodhouse to Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile captures the history of Scotland. Witch burnings, body snatchings, and royal assassinations are just a start.

September 7, 2008

Visions of Scotland

Explore Scotland from a birds eye view.

September 14, 2008

Visions of England

A tour of England never before seen. View England’s history from a birds eye view.