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The Holidays are

Right On Track at BCM

Happy Thanksgiving!

We are so thankful for all of our amazing members and visitors! We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone behind the scenes who has spent countless hours preparing our Holiday Traditions@BCM displays. Tom Vogt, John Lange and Richard Carr for setting up the Holiday Toy Trains . Diana Grady for setting up and sharing Wahoo's Winter Wonderland. And Ellen and Dave Sommerwill for setting up the Charles Dickens Victorian Village display. We're thankful for so many things, but for the work of volunteers like you, we're thankful most of all. THANK YOU!

As a reminder, BCM will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

All "Wound Up" About Trains

Curators Chat: A Clockwork Model Train

Jason is "all wound up" about this Curator's Chat! In celebrating the opening of our Holiday Toy Trains , now on display through Jan. 5, BCM Curator of Collections Jason French shares a model train that existed before the electric ones as well as the different scales of trains.

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Relax at BCM this Black Friday

Members-Only Holiday Room

Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m .

Ready for a diversion from the Black Friday sales at the major box stores? BCM members, stop by to see the Holiday Toy Trains and while you are here, check out the special crafts and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies in the Education Center. Plus, enjoy your discount in the museum’s store - find that special gift while supporting BCM!

Not a member? Join at the door!

Holiday Storytime at BCM

Sundays, Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2 p.m.

Local children's librarians will read the children's books "The Polar Express" and "The Holiday Adventures of Wiley Wahoo & Me!" Children can create a Christmas craft and enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and a visit from Santa. Holiday finery or comfy PJs are encouraged.

Included with museum admission. Seating is limited; reservations are required by the preceding Friday. Call (859) 491-4003 or email education@bcmuseum.org.

Sponsored by Central Bank.

Park Hills Day

Sunday, Dec. 1, 1-5 p.m.

All residents of Park Hills are invited to visit BCM for free from 1-5 p.m. Dec. 1. Sponsored by the city of Park Hills. Guests must show proof of residency. Other communities celebrating free days at the museum this month:

* Edgewood, Friday, December 6, 6-8 p.m.

* Fort Wright, Sunday, December 8, 1-5 p.m.

* Ludlow, Saturday, December 14, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

* Fort Mitchell/Lakeside Park, Sunday, December 15, 1- 5 p.m.

Chippie's Science Labs:

Santa's Science

Thursday, Dec. 5, 1-2 p.m.

Explore the magic of the holidays through the lens of science.

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.

A BCM Holiday Extravaganza!

Saturday, Dec. 7

Ornament-making workshops, dance performances and even a comedy show: ALL coming to BCM Saturday, Dec. 7.

Ornament-Making Workshop : Homemade ornaments can become part of your own family’s traditions. Learn how at these special workshops for adults and children.

⦁ Adults: 10:30-noon. Craft a cozy, no-sew quilted ornament for your tree. Museum admission plus a $10 craft fee.

⦁ Kids: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Make an old-fashioned, punched-tin ornament like the pioneers did. For children age 7 and older. Museum admission plus a $5 craft fee.

Reservations required: call 859-491-4003.

NKU SOTA Dance Troupe : Dancers from the NKU School of the Arts will perform a holiday-inspired concert. 1 p.m.

Comedy@BCM: The comedy troupe, "This Side Up" from the NKU School of the Arts will create an improvised show inspired by audience's suggestions. 1:30 p.m.

For a complete list of all of our holiday events, CLICK HERE.

Holiday Train Raffle

Feeling lucky? Stop by the front desk at BCM and purchase raffle tickets for just $1 each for a chance to win a RARE LIMITED EDITION P&G K-Line model train set, made only for sale to employees in 1990. Start your very own family tradition with this collective item under your tree!