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Simcoe County Museum explores our world at night throughout the month of April


Midhurst/April 4, 2022 – The Simcoe County Museum will be celebrating our world and exploring the creatures that creep, crawl, fly, and grow in the night throughout the month of April. From Preschool Story Time to Sensory Aware exhibits, the Museum is ready to explore and explain the world at night. As of April 2022, exhibits and event spaces are gradually reopening for groups to allow for school tours and meetings. 

EVENT:

Creatures at Night – Preschool Story Time

Date

April 6, 2022 and April 13, 2022

Time

10 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.

Location

Simcoe County Museum

Details

Daytime animals have nighttime friends that explore our backyards, parks and forests. Discover nocturnal creatures by creating a craft, and explore the Worlds of the Night exhibit on our flashlight tour. To highlight the Worlds of the Night Exhibit, the Simcoe County Museum will be hosting two preschool story times.
Story times are 50 minutes
Parent participation required.
Each week will feature a different story, and craft
Ages 3-5 years

Admission

$6 fee per child and pre-registration is required. To register please visit https://museum.simcoe.ca

EVENT:​

Worlds of the Night Exhibit – Sensory Aware, Small Group Tours

Date

April 12, 2022

Time

5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Location

Simcoe County Museum

Details

The best creatures come out at night and you should too! Don’t miss this opportunity to visit our Worlds of the Night exhibit by joining us for small group, sensory aware tours. To highlight the Worlds of the Night Exhibit, the Simcoe County Museum will be hosting one evening of registered, sensory aware tours. Please note, this exhibit uses both dimmed and glowing light atmospheres to provide a mysterious and exciting experience. If lighting is a concern please advise during the registration process and we will adjust to accommodate.

Admission

Tours are $6 and pre-registration is required. To register please visit https://museum.simcoe.caEach tour will be 30 minutes.
Maximum 5 visitors per group visit, support staff welcome. If you have a request for a larger group, please call the museum at 705-728-3721The rest of the museum is closed, allowing for a controlled environment.​

EVENT:

Earth Day at the Simcoe County Museum

​Date

April 23, 2022

Time

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location

Simcoe County Museum

Details

Activities will include both indoor and outdoor experiences focussed on ways we can Invest in Our Planet. Learn about recycling, upcycling, nature and more through hands on activities, information sharing and spending time in nature.

Admission

Admission to the Museum is by donation. No pre-registration is required.
We encourage visitors to dress for the weather.

Physical distancing and masking requirements are still in effect.​

About the Simcoe County Museum

Take the Infinite Journey with the Simcoe County Museum, a cultural exploration of our historical past and exciting future. The Simcoe County Museum is owned and operated by the County of Simcoe and offers year round exhibits, events and educational programs for visitors of every age. Visit our website at museum.simcoe.ca for further details. Simcoe County Museum does not require proof of vaccination to enter the Museum. Physical distancing and masking requirements are still in effect. Book your visit online at museum.simcoe.ca.

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CONTACTS

Andrea Walasek
Public Relations Consultant
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department
249-535-3511 (mobile)
Andrea.Walasek@simcoe.ca

Collin Matanowitsch
Manager, Public Relations
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department
705-734-8386 (mobile)
Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca