The Crayola Factory was so much fun! First, I love old buildings that have been converted - so much character! Second, tons of Crayola supplies everywhere!!! Very fun and colorful!
We got to watch a demonstration on how they make crayons and markers. We all received tokens and were able to spend them on 4-pack crayon boxes and markers!
We even learned what to do with dried out markers! Instead of throwing them away, let the tip soak in water for 30 seconds and they'll be as good as new! COOL!!!!!
Above the Crayola Factory, in the same building, is the National Canal Museum and admission was included! What a fun place to learn about how and why they made canals. Lots of places for the kids to explore how to raise and lower water with the lock system in the canals. The kids got to move their boats through the canal using the locks to raise/lower the water! Very cool hands-on learning!!
Fun stuff!!!
6 comments:
i always wanted to work in the color mixing area. oh, how exciting!
Looks like you had a great time!!!
COOL!
Colin cracks me up!!!
What a fun place to visit!
We are having a big art contest in town - with huge prizes. One of the entries is a big mosaic/mural type thing that depicts the days of creation. It's made entirely of crayon pieces.
I'm with JM, Colin is a hoot!
So, when am I getting pictures colored by the kids?
Sounds like a fun place and something I would have loved to have done with my kids.
Looks like you picked a great time to go. When we went, it was over Christmas break and it was so crowded you had to wait to do anything. Glad you had fun.
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