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The Wonky Donkey and Other Australian Adventures for Children

By Leisa Taylor Director of Communications & Outreach November 6, 2023

Australian Storytime Adventures for Children will be presented from 11 am to noon on Saturday, Nov.

11, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. 

The storytime, fun activities, and snack are freefor preschool and early elementary children, although all ages are welcome.

The Wonky Donkey tells the story of a three-legged, one-eyed donkey who likes to listen to country music. Butterfly and Oscar tells a tale of dogs, and a grandson recounts when My Grandma Live in Gooligulch. These and other stories will delight the listeners.

During the program, parents can tour the four galleries of the Museum at the regular admission rate of $5/adult. The Museum’s Main Gallery exhibit, Australia and New Zealand: Miles Apart, explores the rich cultures, histories, and arts of the two countries. The exhibition, coordinated by guest curator Jean Lehman, runs through November 18.

The Global Village Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Regular admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, $1 for ages 4-15, and free for children three and under. Adult tours receive discounted admission of $3/person.

For more information and closure dates during the change of exhibits, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.