Posted in Middle Ages

One of the most wonderful things about living in this area is the Higgins Armory Museum  It is the only museum in the Western Hemisphere that is devoted to Armor.  It is also a castle.  When you are studying the Middle Ages that makes it really cool - or so says Little Miss.  The Museum is full of interesting things from all ages and areas - everything from Ancient Roman Armor to Samurai Armor, and of course tons of "Knights in Shining Armor".  While having a lot there for adults, they really cater to children as well.  For example, they have a great hands-on kids area that my kids just love.

The museum is also really into education.  Every year they run a series of classes for free at the local library.  Each series is based around a theme.  Every week the kids come and hear a story and then do a craft related to that story, and then for the last week of the class they kids get to go to the Museum (also for free).  The Museum is closed when the kids are there and they get a great tour, get to play with some of the armor (with gloves on of course!).

This year the theme was Dragons.  Every week they read a book about dragon lore from somewhere in the world - Norway, China, England, etc.. and then did a great craft project. 

I decided to take advantage of this opportunity and decided to go to the Museum early with the kids (while it was still open).  I got a free admissions pass from the library so it was a free field trip and we had a great time!  And then stayed immediately after for the class tour.  What a fun afternoon!

I highly recommend a stop in if you are ever in the area!