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“Shawn the Sheep: Flock This Way!” comes to the Reading Public Museum on May 16 and runs through Sept. 6. (Courtesy of the Reading Public Museum)<\/p>\n\u201cShaun the Sheep: Flock This Way!,\u201d an interactive exhibit based on the popular film and television character, will open at the Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Road, on May 16 and run through Sept. 6.<\/p>\n
“Shawn the Sheep: Flock This Way!” comes to the Reading Public Museum on May 16 and runs through Sept. 6. (Courtesy of the Reading Public Museum)<\/p>\n
The exhibit was created by Minnesota Children\u2019s Museum in partnership with Aardman and is\u00a0 sponsored locally by the Berks County Community Foundation.<\/p>\n
In this hands-on exhibit, visitors explore the antics of Shaun the Sheep and his pals on Mossy Bottom Farm. Designed for children ages 3 through 9, \u201cShaun the Sheep: Flock This Way!\u201d builds on problem-solving themes in fun, engaging ways. Exhibit components and activities encourage children to playfully explore themes around strategic thinking and resilience in a safe and lighthearted manner.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Museum is always thrilled to offer hands-on exhibits that create meaningful learning experiences and support children\u2019s social-emotional and STEM growth,\u201d said Wendy Koller, director of education at the museum. \u201cKids will have a farm-tastic time exploring, wondering, and learning.\u201d<\/p>\n
Exhibit highlights:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Get busy in the barn by hopping on balance boards, traversing the wall and balancing on tires<\/p>\n
\u2022 Throw on your favorite \u201cchampionsheep\u201d inspired costume<\/p>\n
\u2022 Figure out the rules of the farm to fill the farmhouse windows<\/p>\n
\u2022 Mix up Bitzer\u2019s face to create new facial expressions<\/p>\n
\u2022 Rescue one of the flock who\u2019s stuck in the top of a tree<\/p>\n
\u2022 Create a stop-motion animation using items from the scrap heap<\/p>\n
\u2022 Hop into a truck and pretend to drive to the village<\/p>\n
\u2022 Grab a sheep seat and cozy up to read a book<\/p>\n
Admission per day at the museum is $14 adults (18-64), $8 children\/seniors\/college students (w\/ID) and free to members and children 3 and under. Currently enrolled Reading School District students and up to five accompanying guests receive free regular museum admission and free admission to public Neag Planetarium shows with proof of enrollment. The museum is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit online at www.readingpublicmuseum.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Theater<\/p>\n Reading Civic Theatre will be holding auditions for its upcoming production of the musical \u201cRent\u201d on May 12 from 6-10 p.m. at its venue located at 4350 Perkiomen Ave., Exeter Township.<\/p>\n