Preschool Programs

Mommy & Me

Designed for pre-school age children ages 3-5 years old and their parents, the museum’s history, themes and exhibits provide a fun and exciting starting point for educational activities.

Free with museum admission.
No reservations required.

Sponsored by Gas South.

For more information contact the Education Department at 770-427-2117, ext 3173 or children@southernmuseum.org

Mommy & Me Schedule:

(No Mommy & Me programs will be held the month of July.)

School Days, School Days
August 5 • 10 AM
Learn about one-room schools and make a “slate”!

Little Red Caboose
August 12 • 10 AM
Find out the purpose of a caboose, and why don't we see them at the end of modern trains. Explore a real caboose, and create your own caboose art!

Dot Pictures: A child's introduction to the pointillism.
August 19 • 10 AM
Did you know you can make art by using dots of color? Come find out how!

White House Workers
August 26 • 10 AM
Hear some true stories about some of the workers behind the scenes at the President's home, and tour a special Smithsonian exhibit.

A Music Lesson
Sept. 2 • 10 AM
Explore various instruments and learn some fun 19th-century songs.

Passenger Trains
Sept. 9 • 10 AM
What was it like to travel by rail? Learn about Pullman and dining cars, and create your very own dining car “menu”!

All Aboard the Dinotrain!
Sept. 16 • 10 AM
What could happen if dinosaurs drove a train? Make your very own dinosaur art!

Harvest Time!
Sept. 23 • 10 AM
Celebrate Autumn with games and songs, and create your own apple craft!

Chessie, the Railroad Cat
Sept. 30 • 10 AM
Hear the heartwarming story of Chessie and her family, and make a “Chessie” door hanger.

Civil War Pets and Mascots
Oct. 7 • 10 AM
Hear the true stories about Civil War soldiers' camp pets and mascots, and make your very own “pet” puppet!

What Do Museum Workers Do?
Oct. 14 • 10 AM
Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the different departments of the Southern Museum, and meet museum workers and volunteers.

Inside-Out Train
Oct. 21 • 10 AM
What's inside a steam locomotive? Make your own train art to take home.

Pumpkin Time!
Oct. 28 • 10 AM
Hear a story, play “pumpkin” games, and create “pumpkin” art!

The First Americans
Nov. 4 • 10 AM
Celebrate Native American History Month through stories, games and hands-on activities.

A Salute to Soldiers (Veterans' Day)
Nov. 11 • 10 AM
Learn about Remembrance Day and the everyday life of a soldier as we honor these heroes.

A Civil War Thanksgiving
Nov. 18 • 10 AM
How was Thanksgiving celebrated during Civil War times? Make a Thanksgiving decoration.

Civil War Children
Dec. 2 • 10 AM
What was daily life like for a child of the Civil War era? Learn about jobs and chores through dramatic play.

North Pole Express
Dec. 9 • 10 AM
Take an imaginary train trip to the North Pole during this very special Mommy & Me program!

A Creature Was Stirring...
Dec. 16 • 10 AM
Wear your pajamas and enjoy the traditional tale told in a modern way. Make a stocking decoration to take home.