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929 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-390-KIDS (5437)
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Betty Brinn Children's Museum
929 East Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Jennifer Sarnowski
Director of Exhibit Rental & Sales
(414) 390-KIDS (5437), ext. 239
exhibits@bbcmkids.org


The Adventures of MR. POTATO HEAD




Exhibit Overview

The Adventures of MR. POTATO HEAD is an exciting hands-on traveling exhibit created by the Betty Brinn Children's Museum in collaboration with PLAYSKOOL®.

The exhibit features MR. POTATO HEAD, the much-loved silly character, who becomes an astronaut, explorer, scientist, and undersea adventurer with a change of his “parts.”  MR. POTATO HEAD’s knack for wacky escapades and familiar personality will engage children in adventures that are friendly, yet exotic, while the comic appeal of the character will charm adults and encourage them to play along.  The MR. POTATO HEAD character will lead the way on amazing adventures into outer space, on a jungle safari, on an archaeological dig, and under the sea.

In addition to building a variety of essential academic skills, the exhibit encourages children to welcome new experiences with confidence, curiosity and humor, to think about all they can be and do, and to always respect themselves and others.

Target Audience: Educational activities are designed for children ages 3 – 8

Space Requirements: 2,500 square feet of exhibit space is required

Make MR. POTATO HEAD's adventures a permanent part of your museum! Call for details.

Rental Information

Rental Includes:

  • Comprehensive marketing and publicity materials
  • An Education Guide featuring lesson plans to enhance family and group visits
  • A detailed installation manual
  • Bilingual signage (English/Spanish) that helps adults understand how children learn through play

Rental Fee: $70,000 for a three-month rental, plus in-bound shipping

Traveling Exhibit Schedule

Summer 2008

The Adventures of MR. POTATO HEAD premieres at the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum!

October 2008 – January 2009  The Children's Museum (Seattle, WA)
February – May 2009    Strong-National Museum of Play® (Rochester, NY)
June – September 2009 Orlando Science Center (FL)
October 2009 – January 2010  Marbles Kids Museum (Raleigh, NC)
February – May 2010       Exploration Place (Wichita, KS)
June – September 2010   McWane Science Center (Birmingham, AL)
October 2010 – January 2011  Betty Brinn Children's Museum (Milwaukee, WI)
February – May 2011 Miami Children's Museum (FL)
June – September 2011   Discovery Science Center (Santa Ana, CA)
October 2011 – January 2012 Planetario Alfa (Mexico)
February – May 2012  The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (IN)
June – September 2012 Port Discovery Children's Museum (Baltimore, MD)
September 15, 2012 – January 6, 2013 Tentative
January 19 – May 12, 2013 Tentative
May 25 – September 8, 2013 Tentative
September 21, 2013 – January 12, 2014 Tentative
January 25 – May 11, 2014 Tentative
May 24 – September 7, 2014 Tentative
September 20, 2014 – January 4, 2015 Tentative

Ask about availability in 2015 and beyond!

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