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SCHEDULE
Weekdays September through June:
Exhibits are also open to the public during regular business hours.
Reservations are required.

Contact the Junior Center staff for a current schedule at jrcenter@sbcglobal.net

2011-12 Exhibits

Two educational exhibits will be mounted in the Junior Center's "Children's Gallery" this year. The exhibits are designed for visiting school groups and open to the public. A docent-led tour, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and an art project on the exhibit theme are available to school groups during the school year. Classroom teachers are invited to call the Junior Center staff at 510.839.5777 to schedule a tour.

Exhibit Schedule
Please call the JCAS staff for available dates.

Click here for 2011-12 School Outreach Brochure.

CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICANS
September 19, 2011 – January 13, 2012

This exhibit will explore the culture of California Native Americans through displays of their tools, baskets, food, games, hunting techniques, shelter, and creation myths. Students will enhance their awareness of Native Americans through an exhibit tour, demonstrations, play with authentic games, and an interactive art project crafted from native materials.

AFRICAN AMERICAN INVENTORS
January 24 – March 24, 2012

This exhibit will highlight a selection of the many contributions that African-American inventors and scientists have made to American society. The featured inventors are credited with the creation of items we see around us every day such as the traffic light, the elevator, the fountain pen, and much more. Historical and contemporary inventors will be represented.


Exhibit Fees

$116 per school group, per visit
32 student maximum
Adult chaperones required.

Junior Center exhibits and workshops support:
  • Related Goals taken from the ART FRAMEWORK FOR CA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Related Concepts for the SCIENCE FRAMEWORK FOR CA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Related Topics from the HISTORY SOCIAL SCIENCE FRAMEWORK FOR CA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

 

"I can't imagine teaching about Native Americans without seeing your marvelous exhibit and having the children experience a lesson with one of your talented docents. Thank you!"

-Andrea Weidkamp
Wildwood Elementary School
Piedmont, CA

Teachers may schedule a tour by calling the Junior Center staff at 510.839.5777

"The Junior Center of Art and Science is a fabulous educational resource for families and schools."

-Luanda Wesley
Lum Elementary School
Alameda, California