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LEISURE
ENTERTAINMENT
story by Kelsey Sunderman Foster photos courtesy of
the Maritime & Seafood Museum
With schools closed, many parents have taken on the roles of caretaker and teacher. Finding ways to pass the time that are both entertaining and educational is no easy task! Thankfully, these Gulf Coast institutions are o ering special packages and digital content that are engaging for the whole family.
WAMA Art+
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art’s ART+ initiative makes art experiences accessible digitally and connects the collection to a variety of elds of study including art history, science, social studies, and language arts. Experience Art+ at www.walterandersonmusueum.org/artplus.
Mississippi Aquarium Digital Resources
Are you splashing around the internet looking for activities
for your kids? The Aquarium will be posting Minute Mondays, Trivia Tuesdays and Fun Fact Fridays on Facebook @ msaquarium as well as o ering resources, such as activity sheets, lesson plans and story time online at www.msaquarium.com/resources.
The Mary C. Art Interrupted
The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center presents Art Interrupted, a series of free classes on their YouTube channel, The Mary C. The center is also o ering Curated Crates, sponsored by local businesses, that come complete with everything you need to take on a fun project at home.
INFINITY Science Center At Home Education
INFINITY Science Center brings education home! Visit them at www.visitin nity.com/at-home-education for at-home chemistry experiments, virtual tours with NASA, activities for families, and story time from space.
Virtual Visits to the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum
The doors may be closed, but the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum is still sharing history on their Facebook page @maritimeandseafoodmuseum. Check out their virtual visits, which include photos of exhibits, educational videos, and interesting facts.
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