Civil War: A Women’s Perspective

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Kathryn

Coming soon on the mezzanine level.

 

Exhibit Etiquette

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Kathryn

At the Highlands Museum & Discovery Center, we have a few rules that are put in place to keep our visitors and exhibits safe. We need your help to make sure the objects on display are around for many more visitors!

Eating and drinking is only allowed in certain areas. Please check at the admission desk. If you need lunch space for a group, please call ahead to make a reservation. There is no additional charge.

Photography is allowed unless otherwise posted. Light is damaging to most objects, so please look to make sure there is no sign posted at the beginning of the exhibit or by the object.

Touching The museum has exhibits that are for our eyes to explore as well as interactive areas where visitors can use their hands to feel or play with objects. We need your help to keep the items on display safe! If you see ropes or “Do not touch” signs, items in that exhibit are for our eyes only. Please respect all exhibits and items on display.

Horseplay, Noise, Running For the safety of our visitors and our exhibits, there is no running or horseplay allowed in the museum. To respect other visitors, please help your children refrain from screaming or yelling.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Please see a staff member at the admission desk with any questions.

Mr. Watson Come Here: A History of Communications

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Kathryn

See how man’s effort to communicate has grown over time with an exhibit that features the history of radio, telephones, newspapers, television, and more! Open from November to April.

School Spirit

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Kathryn

In this exhibit you can study the history and evolution of school pride by revisiting the schools of the past from our area.  Items featured include jerseys, jackets, and other memorabilia from local schools.

100 Years of Girl Scouts

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Kathryn

March 2012 will be the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts.  Join us in counting down to this momentous occasion by visiting our “100 Years of Girl Scouts” exhibit.  This exhibit features uniforms, patches, and other memorabilia from Girl Scout history.  The exhibit will be open until December 2011.

Country Music Heritage Hall

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Kathryn

This exhibit showcases twelve local musicians whose careers have brought national acclaim.  See Miley Cyrus and her father Billy Ray alongside other stars such as Keith Whitley, Loretta Lynn , the Judds and more!  Stop by our Music Quilt and compose your own song, or visit the latest addition to the hall “Country Music on Televsion” which features music stars that have their own show.

School Daze

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Kathryn

Step back in time and visit a one room 19th century schoolhouse.  A time when there was one teacher, and all grades learned together in a single classroom.  Dress in clothes of the era and become a student or teacher of the 1870s.

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