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Tinkertoy® – Build Your Imagination™

January 15, 2013

 

Tinkertoys! I loved building with these when I was a kid!

An exhibit dedicated to these creative toys could be a lot of fun… The Tinkertoy® – Build Your Imagination™ exhibit will be opening on January 19, 2013 at the Children’s Museum of Virginia!

The exhibit will have plenty of space for building as well as activities at nine different stations where kids can learn about current global issues, design and create their own inventions.

Let the creativity begin! Click HERE to find out more.

What: Tinkertoy® – Build Your Imagination™

Where: Children’s Museum of Virginia 221 High Street Portsmouth, Virginia 23704

When: Exhibit opens January 19, 2013

Cost: Included in museum admission. For current admission rates click HERE.

Looking for more fun ideas for the family? Be sure to check out our lists of Activities, Athletics, Resources and of course our Daily Calendar of FUN in Hampton Roads!

Written by Charlotte Moore

Owner & Founder of MyActiveChild.com | People & Programs Connector | Mom & MilSpouse

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