Children’s Museum of Atlanta commemorates Friendship Month, National Dog Day and the back-to-school season with a jam-packed schedule of events throughout August. Featured activities include interactive building projects at Jane’s Innovation Station and discover sound through a cup phone activity at the Science Bar. In partnership with volunteer group Canine Companions, families can cuddle with adoptable friends on National Dog Day. Preparation for the school year begins with self-portraits at the Museum’s School House. A Sensory Friendly Session is offered on Aug. 6 to allow sensory sensitive kids to enjoy all the Museum has to offer in a comfortable setting. August Special Programming Friendship Month Programming Through Thursday, Aug. 31 Children’s Museum of Atlanta is dedicated to teaching children simple tactics to maintain loving friendships. Kiddos will find joy in interactive readings of “How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends?” and “Should I Share My Ice Cream?”. Following the storytelling and activities, guests will explore the best ways to interact with friends. CMA On Stage Storytime: “Should I Share My Ice Cream?” by Mo Willems + “How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends?” by Jane Yolen + Clean Up Game Session A: 10 a.m., 11a.m. and noon / Session B: 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Jane’s Innovation Station While exploring shapes and colors along with practicing fine motor skills, toddlers create a tangram animal masterpiece. Friendship Month celebrations continue with a design challenge: Building a Better World. Little ones will learn about empathy in action and use the engineering design process to build an ideal world. Session A: 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. / Session B: 1:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Science Bar Children experiment with sounds and vibrations to learn more about soundwaves at the Science Bar. Little scientists in the Building Blocks program use cup phones to explore sound as they communicate through cups connected by a string. Session A: 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. / Session B: 1:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Art Studio In preparation for the school year, kiddos can practice introducing themselves to teachers and students at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta School House, while drawing self-portraits as they get to know their peers. Session A: 9:45 a.m. / Session B: 1:45 p.m. Sensory Friendly Session Sunday, Aug. 6 Kiddos with sensory sensitivities are able enjoy the Museum with sound and lighting adjustments. This sensory modified session allows all kids to celebrate Friendship Month with a comfortable experience! National Dog Day Programming Saturday, Aug. 26 To commemorate National Dog Day, Children’s Museum of Atlanta has planned a day filled with dog-themed activities, including Doggie Bingo and a special visit from canine companion volunteers and pups. In session A, guests can expect volunteers and dogs from Canine Companions to join during the storytelling of “Raising a Hero,” which follows Max, a determined puppy on his adventure to becoming a life-changing friend and helper. Puppies are available for pets and snuggles after story-time. Session B will read “Madeline Finn and the Therapy Dog” with a furry guest, Callie the Therapy Dog. CMA On Stage Storytime: “Raising a Hero” by Sean Hanrahan and Laura Numeroff +” Madeline Finn and the Therapy Dog” by Lisa Paap + Doggie Bingo Session A: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon / Session B: 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Continuing in August: Through Sept. 4 Shaun the Sheep™: Flock This Way! based on the popular film and television character, builds on problem-solving themes in fun, engaging ways. Created by Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Aardman, the exhibit runs through Sept. 4. Visitors will explore the antics of Shaun the Sheep and his pals on Mossy Bottom Farm. Designed for children ages 3 through 9, the exhibit has components and activities that encourage children to playfully explore themes around problem-solving and resilience in a safe and lighthearted manner and aims to make the analytical process explicit. Also included is a “tot spot” specifically for children under 3. ### About Children’s Museum of Atlanta: Children’s Museum of Atlanta is the only educational venue of its kind in Atlanta, presenting educational programs and exhibits designed for young children ages 0-8. The mission of Children's Museum of Atlanta is to change the world by sparking every child's imagination, sense of discovery and learning through the power of play. With learning zones consisting of bright, creative and hands-on exhibits, the Museum supports inventive play-based exploration and experiential learning focused on the whole child. Core competencies for literacy, math and science are promoted throughout all exhibits and programming in alignment with the state and national Core Performance Standards. Funding has been provided by Georgia Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. For more information, please visit GeorgiaHumanities.org. Major support is provided by the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs and major funding is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. Children’s Museum of Atlanta also offers memberships. For more information or to support Children's Museum of Atlanta, visit childrensmuseumatlanta.org or call 404.659.KIDS [5437]. Museum Admission: Online ticketing only is available at this time. Phone booking is available with ample notice and will be booked via online reservation. Members must pre-book and will be able to redeem their $5 voucher online. Babies 11 months and younger and members are admitted for free and must reserve their free ticket online prior to arriving at the Museum. All daily programs are included in price of admission. For more information regarding ticket and membership options, visit childrensmuseumatlanta.org Museum Hours: The Museum will operate in 2 three-hour sessions with one-hour cleaning between sessions. The hours for the month of August are 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Please check the Museum website to confirm hours of operation.