September 5, 2007
For Immediate Release
Contact: Susan Trien, 585-410-6359, strien@museumofplay.org
Bob the Builder™—Project: Build It
Opens September 29
at Strong National Museum of Play®
Can We Build It?™ Yes We Can!
Bob the Builder and his Can-Do Crew invite aspiring builders and their families to work as a team and get the job done as the first-ever hands-on Bob the Builder™—Project: Build It traveling exhibit comes to Strong National Museum of Play® on Saturday, September 29, 2007. Based on HIT Entertainment’s top-rated television series, the exhibit brings a world of colorful machines, inspiring teamwork, and “green” themes to life for children and families.
Meet the Can-Do Crew! Life-size, 3-D figures of show characters greet guests as they enter the exhibit (don’t forget your camera!). Then, it’s off to Sunflower Valley to visit many of the familiar places from the show, including:
Bob’s Mobile Home: See Bob the Builder’s blueprint for success as children explore their favorite builder’s mobile home. Children can be part of the crew and help fix the drip coming from Bob the Builder’s sink or watch video clips from the popular series.
Build the Machine Shelter: Be part of the crew, laying stones in the walls of the machine team’s shelter and building stalls for Scoop, Muck, Roley, and Dizzy to sleep in.
Drive a Machine: Let’s Scram! Climb aboard the off-road vehicle Scrambler, rock and roll with Roley the Steamroller, and dig up fun with Scoop the Digger!
Talkie Talkie: This problem-solving crew has a lot to say and each member has a special phrase. View a picture of each team member and push a button to hear their famous catch phrases, “No prob, Bob” or “Unreal, banana peel.”
Wendy’s Caravan: Wendy needs some help from the team to refurbish and decorate her caravan and plant beautiful flowers.
Water Pump: Farmer Pickles isn’t the only one in Sunflower Valley who knows that water conservation is important. Children can explore the interactive water pump station, learn important messages about water conservation, and help to bring water to Sunflower Valley.
Explore the new exhibit, pick up a yellow construction hat to take home, and meet Bob “in person” during opening weekend, Saturday, September 29 and Sunday, September 30. (Bob will be at Strong “in person” every weekend throughout the run of the show!)
On Columbus Day weekend (Friday through Monday, October 5-8), take part in a performance of the Magical Adventures of Builder Bill (a.k.a. Bill Gormont) and join in interactive songs and stories with Alpine Sue.
Additional programs include Bob’s Dance Party (November 17 and 18) and School Break with Bob (December 22 through January 1).
The Bob the Builder™—Project: Build It exhibit will remain on view at Strong through January 6, 2008. The exhibit is presented by Delta Faucet and produced by HIT Entertainment and the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. It is made possible in Rochester in part by Manning Squires Hennig Co. Inc. and Rocmoms.com. Enjoy a variety of Bob-related family programs throughout the run of the exhibit, which remains on view at Strong through January 6, 2008.
Bob the Builder™ fans can “Watch Along” as Bob continues his building adventure in the popular series, Bob the Builder™—Project: Build It on weekdays at 2:30 p.m. and Sundays at 8:30 a.m. on WXXI- 21
(cable 11).
Strong National Museum of Play®, located in downtown Rochester, New York, is the only museum in the world devoted to the study of play as it illuminates American popular culture.
Regular Hours:
Monday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.;
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
Admission Fees:
General Admission (does not include Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden™):
Adults $9.00; Seniors $8.00; Children (2–17) $7.00; Children younger than two free; Strong members free.
Admission to Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden™:
General Admission fee plus $3.00 per person for members and nonmembers; Children younger than two free.
Due to limited capacity, entry to Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden™ is by timed tickets only. Advance purchase is recommended. Please call 585-263-2700 to purchase timed tickets.