Story Connections

Story Connections is a program for those experiencing memory loss and their caregivers. This specially designed program will create a meaningful museum experience that ignites conversation inspired by the collection between participants and facilitators, and provides community support for this audience.

Participants will experience a 30-minute, object-based tour and discussion in the gallery, followed by refreshments and further conversation with a hands-on focus in the Museum’s education space. Doors open at 1:30PM to explore the featured gallery before the tour. This program is offered in partnership with the Heart of America Chapter of The Alzheimer’s Association and the I’m Still Here Foundation.

Time: 2:00PM-3:00PM

Cost: Free (Book Your Ticket Below)

June 30 Program

On June 30, explore “Little Ted: An “Almost” True Story.” After discovering Ted, a small stuffed bear, in the window of an antique shop, Karen Mormon took him on her travels to see the world. Mormon recorded Ted’s adventures through photos, postcards, and stories, including the addition of his wife Alice and son Theo. Join us to discuss the adventures and stories of Ted, Alice, and Theo.

The conversation in the Museum’s galleries will be followed by a hands-on activity and refreshments.

Image credit: “Ted” Plush Bear, mid-20th century, unknown manufacturer; “Alice” Plush Bear, c. 2000, Karen Morman, American; “Theo” Plush Bear, c. 2002, Marguerite Steiff, Germany; Pullman Train Car Playset, 1930-1935, with Luggage, Playskool Manufacturing Company, United States