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  Super Saturdays at the Museum: Icy Illinois   

Super Saturdays at the Museum: Icy Illinois

  • Location: Illinois State Museum, Springfield, Springfield
  • Date: Saturday, January 10, 2015, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Sixteen thousand years ago, Illinois was covered by ice and snow. Huge beasts like American Mastodonts and Saber-toothed cats roamed the earth as glaciers carved the landscape. What happened to these creatures as the climate began to warm and the glaciers retreated?

The Illinois State Museum invites families to explore the Illinois Ice Ages during the “Icy Illinois” Super Saturday program on January 10th, 2015 from 11AM to 3PM. Children and their families will learn about the animals that lived in Illinois during this time and discover what happened to them. You will have the chance to test your fitness in the “Ice Age Animal Challenge,” excavate Ice Age animals from ice, make Mastodont masks, and “un-earth” skeletons using crayons and paint!

Bring the whole family to Super Saturdays at the Illinois State Museum! Super Saturdays are held the 2nd Saturday of each month from 11am-3pm and offer free, thematic activities recommended for children ages 3-8. Activities take 30 to 45 minutes to complete and feature crafts and educational games. Parents and families are encouraged to participate. Registration is not required for this activity. Free and open to the public. For more information, call the Education Section at (217) 782-6044. Super Saturdays are sponsored by Bank of Springfield.

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