Did the Vikings originate in Scandinavia?  What U.S. State is named after a king of England?  Test your knowledge at “Are you smarter than a ?th grader,” a game show event for all ages, Nov. 15-17.

   “Are you smarter than a ?th grader” game show times are Thursday, Nov. 15 and Friday, Nov. 16 at 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 17 at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. 

   Meredith Mitchell from KTHV Channel 11 will host the event Thursday, Nov. 15 for the 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. shows. 

 ABOUT THE MUSEUM:

   Founded in 1927, The Museum of Discovery is Little Rock’s oldest museum.  It remains a fixture of the River Market District in Downtown Little Rock and welcomes visitors into a “world of discovery for all ages.”  Throughout 2007, the Museum is proud to celebrate “80 Years of Discovery.”  The yearlong celebration will include special events and exhibits designed to highlight science, history and technology.

   The Museum’s mission is to engage, enlighten and educate people of all ages through an interactive experience where science and history come alive. The Museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate, and a member of the American Association of Museums, the Association of Science and Technology Centers and the Association of Children’s Museums.

   Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for children ages 1-12, $7 for seniors over 65 and free for children under one. Hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.  The Museum of Discovery is located at 500 President Clinton Ave., Suite 150, Little Rock.  For more information, call the Museum of Discovery at 501- 396-7050 or visit www.amod.org.

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