May 24, 2012
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Constellations
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden
1000 Richmond Terrace
(between Tysen Street and Snug Harbor Road)
Staten Island, NY 10301
Tel: (718) 448-2500
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$5.00 students.
Dates
OngoingHours
Tues – Sun: 10 am – 5 pmOpen hours include: Main Hall Building C, Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art, Gift Shop, NY Chinese Scholar's Garden and Connie Gretz Secret Garden
Students observe a variety of mythological images gracing the buildings of the Snug Harbor site-with a special fcous on the historic constellation windows in the visitors center-and discuss sailors' myths associated with them. They then devise their own original constellation and write a brief myth explaining its "origin."
- Directions: By Bus: S40 from St. George ferry terminal (a 7-minute ride).
By Car: Enter via Tysen Street or Snug Harbor Road.
About this Organization
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical GardenThe center and garden is home to many cultural groups and attractions, including the Staten Island Children's Museum and the Noble Maritime Museum. A combo ticket provides access to the New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden, the Connie Gretz Secret Garden, Main Hall, Building C galleries and the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art.
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Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden Listings
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Ongoing Designed as a place for quiet reflection, the permanent installation will be manned by FDNY firefighters from Rescue Five and is open every week from 10 am to 4 pm, Wednesday through Sunday. It is in Building N, in the heart of Snug Harbor’s grounds.
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