a land full of wonder
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A land full of wonder
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Exhibit: Curiouser and Curiouser | A land full of Wonder. An exhibition where curiosity is both encouraged and cherished. Date: March 22, 2013 — August 16, 2013 Opening Reception: March 8, 2013 1:00 — 5:00 Location: Boston Children’s Museum 308 Congress Street Boston, MA 02210 Museum Contact: 617-426-1944, info@BostonChildrensMueseum.org Staff: Curated by Shanleigh Sanford, Curatorial Assistants: Ron Magliozzi and Jenny He, Director of Technology: Robert Picoult, Crew: Andrew McIntyre, Rebecca Smith, Mary Thompson, and Jonathan Fitzgerald.
Leave the real world behind and jump down into a land of wonder, a place where curiosity is both encouraged and cherished. Immerse yourself in this educational experience as your learn and grow in the same way that Alice did in whimsical Wonderland. As you make your way through this timeless journey, you will be greeted by enchanting characters and guided, literally, along the pages of Lewis Carroll’s greatest creation.
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If I had a world of my o be nonsense. Nothing because everything wou contrary wise, what is what it wouldn't be,
own, everything would g would be what it is, uld be what it isn't. And s, it wouldn't be. And , it would. You see? — alice
The Duchess! The Duchess! Oh my dear paws! Oh my fur and whiskers! Where can I have dropped them, I wonder? I seemed to have misplaced my favorite gloves! I need your help, and quick! Before the Duchess gets here. You see, I have a favorite pair of white gloves and can not find the match to the glove below. Can you find the match in the pile to the right? It would really help me scurry along to the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party!
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where am i?
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cra
hint: you can drive me
kobo rskha cptaeu
hint: you can read me
hint: you can find me in the ocean
hint: you can drink out of me
lrmeubaul
hint: you use me when it is raining
answers: car, book, shark, teacup, umbrella answers?
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Reeling and Writhing, of course, and then the different branches of Arithmetic — Ambition, Distraction, Uglification, and Derision. I am trying to remember subjects that I was once taught back in my school days. Though something seems to be a bit off. I can’t quite figure out what it is. The words sound almost correct, but not quite. For sometimes I scramble my words. Letters beging to get mixed up. Could you help me unscramble the words to the right?
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That depends a good deal on where you want to go. It doesn’t matter which way you go. I tend to vanish without warning but I need help making my way to the Queen croquet game. I can’t be late or she will shout “off with your head!” and I, of cource, do not want that to happen. Would you be able to guide me through the maze to the right? I would really appreciate it!
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09
spin me
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No wonder you’re late. Why, this watch is exactly two days slow. My watch seems to be stuck at 6 o’clock, old English tea time. Would you be able to help me fix it? Telling time is essential. How else will I be able to make sure that I am on time for tea? You can start by turning the clock hands to the times below.
7:30, 9:25, 5:15, 10:20, 8:45, 12:05, 3:10, 4:40
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Begin at the beginning and go on until you come to the end: then stop. I come from a deck of cards, so generally, I enjoy playing games. I take pride in being able to trick and confuse. It is something that I find fun. You are my next target. See if you are able to answer my riddles to the right. But be careful! They tend to fool!
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a starfish
lift me!
all of them, of course!
put it in front of the mirror
take away the “s�
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I wonder if I've been chan think. Was I the same whe almost think I can rememb But if I'm not the same, th the world am I?' Ah, t
nged in the night? Let me en I got up this morning? I ber feeling a little different. he next question is 'Who in that's the great puzzle! — alice
Leave the real world behind and jump down into a land of wonder, a place where curiosity is both encouraged and cherished. Immerse yourself in this educational experience as your learn and grow in the same way that Alice did in whimsical Wonderland. As you make your way through this timeless journey, you will be greeted by enchanting characters and guided, literally, along the pages of Lewis Carroll’s greatest creation.