AETN brings Cat in the Hat, Clifford the Big Red Dog to Museum of Discovery for spring break activities

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AETN brings Cat in the Hat, Clifford the Big Red Dog to Museum of Discovery for spring break activities

Posted on 05 Mar 2013

The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has partnered with the Museum of Discovery to bring the Cat in the Hat and Clifford the Big Red Dog to the museum for family fun days during spring break March 21-22.

Families are invited to meet and take photos with the Cat in the Hat Thursday, March 21, and Clifford Friday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. PBS KIDS programming will be shown throughout the day, along with other educational activities and story time. Visitors are encouraged to dress as their favorite PBS KIDS characters to celebrate spring break.

The Museum of Discovery, 500 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 150, Little Rock, will be open its normal business hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meeting the Cat in the Hat and Clifford will be free to the public; admission will only be charged to visitors going beyond the lobby. General admission is $10 for ages 12 and up, $8 for ages 1 to 11, and free for members and children under 1.

A special preview night for AETN Foundation and Museum of Discovery members featuring both the Cat in the Hat and Clifford the Big Red Dog will be held Wednesday, March 20, from 6-8 p.m. Additional information is available by calling the museum at 800-880-6475.

Established in 1927 as the Museum of Natural History and Antiquities, the Museum of Discovery is the oldest museum in Little Rock. The mission of the Museum of Discovery is to ignite a passion for science, technology and math in a dynamic, interactive environment.

The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) is Arkansas's statewide public television network that enhances lives by providing lifelong learning opportunities for people from all walks of life. AETN delivers local, award-winning productions and classic, trusted PBS programs aimed at sharing Arkansas and the world with viewers. AETN depends on the generosity of Arkansans and the State of Arkansas to continue offering quality programming. For more information, visit www.aetn.org, or follow the AETN blog at www.aetn.org/engage. AETN is broadcast on KETS (Little Rock), KEMV (Mountain View), KETG (Arkadelphia), KAFT (Fayetteville), KTEJ (Jonesboro), and KETZ (El Dorado).