Bid Goodbye to Summer and Hello to Autumn at BCM

Bid Goodbye to Summer and

Hello to Autumn at BCM

Happy First Day of Fall!

Crunching, crinkling autumn leaves will soon be falling! BCM's 140+ year old living fossil, the ginkgo tree, will slowly turn a brilliant gold this season with it's falling leaves displaying a blanket of color at our doorstep.

There is so much natural beauty in our backyard and no better place to bring the family for an outdoor adventure than NaturePlay@BCM. We hope you come visit and share in this beauty with us. Happy fall!

Serving Up Knowledge at BCM

We had a full house at last week's Brown Bag Lunch with Cam Miller (seen speaking here) and Casey Head. The documentary filmmakers presented, September Siege - The Defense of the River Cities, which follows the fascinating day-by-day account of the events in September 1862 when Confederate forces came to the doorstep of Cincinnati/NKY.

We hope to see you at our next Brown Bag Lunch on October 16 with founding member and vice chairman of the Lewis and Clark Trust Jim Mallory. Enjoy your lunch and learn about Lewis and Clark's expedition and stay at Big Bone. For more information, visit bcmuseum.org.

Chippie's Sensational Science Lab:

On Tour at Fr. Hanses Park

Wednesday, Sept. 25, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Fall is a busy time of year for our friend Chippie as he prepares for winter and wraps up a summer of "Sensational Science Labs: On Tour." His last "On Tour" appearance will be THIS Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the corner of Hermes and 11th Streets in Covington at Fr. Hanses Park.

Jo in us for free pop-up science fun for children in kindergarten through grade 8. The labs are in conjunction with Covington Parks & Recreation. For more information, call 859-491-4003, email [email protected] or go to www.bcmuseum.org.

We're Having a Latino Picnic at BCM!

Saturday, Sept. 28, 4-8 p.m.

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with our first Latino Picnic at BCM Saturday, Sept. 28 from 4-8 p.m.

Enjoy music, dancing, crafts for children and other family fun, all for FREE! You can bring your own food or you can buy food from La Mexicana Restaurante Cantina & Tienda. For more information, call (859) 491-4003.

Chippie's Sensational Science Lab:

Mad Science

Thursday, Oct. 10, 10:30 a.m.

Who's ready for some Halloween-themed experiments?! Chippie, BCM’s chipmunk mascot, introduces science to children aged 3 to 5 in this fun and educational monthly series, which incorporates S.T.E.A.M. elements and age-appropriate experiments!

Cost: museum admission plus $3 lab fee per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Preregistration required: call (859) 491-4003.

T ot Tuesdays! A Poppin' Good Time

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 10:30 a.m.

National Popcorn Day isn’t until January, but we can’t wait that long to get our hands on this crunchy treat! Listen to a story, make a “corny” craft and munch away!

Tot Tuesdays!, designed to help prepare preschoolers for reading readiness and socialization, are held from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Tuesday of every month. Admission is free for BCM members. For future members, cost is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors 60+ and $5 for children. There is a $1 craft fee per child. Free parking. Reserve spots for you and your child at (859) 491-4003. Does your child have food allergies? Please let us know at least a week ahead of time so we can work with you on a safe and fun program.

Get to Know Our Curator

Curator's Chat: Ask a Curator

BCM Curator, Jason French has a passion for the past that he is excited to share! In this Q & A, Jason answers personal questions about being a curator at BCM for Ask a Curator Day . This Curator's Chat was filmed in Jason's favorite BCM artifact; the restored 19th century streetcar, Kentucky.

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Volunteer at BCM

Have a love for Northern KY? Looking for a way to give back to your community? BCM is looking for energetic, enthusiastic people to work with our staff to engage our visitors and ensure they have a fun and rewarding experience. Be a docent! Volunteer to help with our beloved Holiday Toy Train exhibit which is just around the corner. It is a great way to learn more about Northern KY and meet new people!

Click here for more info:

http://www.bcmuseum.org/support-us/volunteer/be-a-volunteer