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Go Behind the Scenes at The Academy of Natural Sciences

April 11, 2016 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment

We are so unbelievably excited and honored to partner with the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Mommy University was provided a membership in exchange for sharing with our readers all the amazing Academy adventures for the entire year including brain boosting exhibits, events and programs. I hope you will follow us along this incredible … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and Sciences, Philadelphia, Travel Tagged: Museums, Philadelphia

Get in the Zone at Franklin Institute

December 22, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
SportsZone

We are so excited to partner with the Franklin Institute to bring you all their learning adventures. All opinions expressed in this article are our own. SportsZone invites kids to get physical as well as scientific! In the heart of Philadelphia is the Franklin Institute known for its interactive and educational exhibits. From outer space … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Family Travel, Health and Sciences, Philadelphia, Travel Tagged: Family Travel, Museums, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Museums, Places to visit in Philadelphia, Science Museums, The Franklin Institute

The Force is Strong at Discovery Times Square

November 23, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Power of the Costume

“The costumes have a tendency to appear on the screen in a very short amount of time. It’s very hard to see the detail and the thousands of hours of work that go into each (one)”- George Lucas Museums do not just present history, they are community centers that present connections.  At Discovery Times Square, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Style and Fashion, The Arts, Travel Tagged: Movie Costumes, Museums, new york, Star Wars, Visit NYC

Grab Your Map, It’s Time to Explore!

November 18, 2015 by Monica Atkins 12 Comments

Dora & Diego Let’s Explore Invites Adventure We were so excited to be chosen to not only explore the Liberty Science Center, but also offer 4 tickets to giveaway to one lucky family. It is a privilege to partner with the Liberty Science Center as they offer amazing opportunities for families to explore, play and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Health and Sciences, Travel Tagged: Liberty Science Center, Museums, new jersey activities, New Jersey Winter Fun, NJ museums, Places to See in NJ, Science Museums

A Spooktacular Sleepover at the Liberty Science Center

October 20, 2015 by Jessica Lopa 1 Comment

We are so excited to share that Mommy University has partnered with the Liberty Science Center to bring you their latest learning adventures that the entire family will love. In exchange for sharing information on their latest brain boosting event, we will be attending the Halloween Camp In during which we will bring you all … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and Sciences, Holidays and Celebrations, Travel Tagged: Halloween, Liberty Science Center, Museums, NJ Events, Places to See in NJ, Science Museums

Stepping out of Jersey: Stepping Stones Review

October 14, 2015 by Monica Atkins 6 Comments
Stepping Stones

In full disclosure, we were able to visit Stepping Stones due to our membership to the Academy of Natural Sciences which has a reciprocal relationship. Since becoming a parent, I have enjoyed finding new locations to bring my children, and museums designed specifically for little ones is an absolute pleasure.  Within New Jersey, we have … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Family Travel, Travel Tagged: Family Travel, Museums, Stepping Stones Children's Museum, Travel, traveling with kids, Visit Connecticut, Visiting a Museum

5 Reasons You Must See the Reptiles Exhibit at The Academy of Natural Sciences

October 9, 2015 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment

We are so unbelievably excited and honored to partner with the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Mommy University was provided a membership in exchange for sharing with our readers all the amazing Academy adventures for the entire year including brain boosting exhibits, events and programs. I hope you will follow us along this incredible … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Health and Sciences, Philadelphia, Travel Tagged: Family Travel, Museums, Philadelphia, Reptiles, Snakes, The Academy of Natural Sciences

A Disgustingly Fun Time at the Academy of Natural Sciences’ Animal Grossology Exhibit

July 3, 2015 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment

We are so unbelievably excited and honored to partner with the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Mommy University was provided a membership in exchange for sharing with our readers all the amazing Academy adventures for the entire year including brain boosting exhibits, events and programs. I hope you will follow us along this incredible … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Philadelphia, Travel Tagged: Academy of Natural Sciences, Grossology, Museums, PA Museums

10 Educational Benefits of Bringing Children to the Museum

July 3, 2015 by Monica Atkins 5 Comments
Educational Benefits of Museums

Museums are community centers designed to inform and teach the public. When we ask what is the educational benefit of a museum, the immediate response is academic learning.  Absorbing academic information, however, is scratching the surface of what museums offer families and specifically children. It can be challenging to bring young children to a museum when … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Travel Tagged: Family Travel, Museums, NJ museums

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