Candlemakers, broommakers and quilters all demonstrate their craft. A blacksmith sits by his fire forging horseshoes, nails and other pieces while visitors watch. The thing kids love about this history lesson is that it's done with real people, not books, statues or replicas. Call ahead to scheduled your tour. In addition to the animation displays, comic books, editorial cartoons, greeting cards, caricatures, sports cartoons and computer-generated art, the museum strives to be interactive.
Kids also get the chance to work on computer-animation programs here.
The museum hosts monthly family days with extra activities, including crafts, clowns, face painters and balloon artists. This summer's family days are scheduled for June 16, July 21 and Aug 18. Toon Talk, a program with lectures and demonstrations by cartoonists is scheduled for Thursdays. Call ahead to verify all days and times. Be sure to check out the museum's latest traveling exhibit, Dennis the Menace, which runs from May 26 through Aug. 26.