September 5, 2007
For Immediate Release
Contact: Susan Trien, 585-410-6359, strien@museumofplay.org
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Bob the Builder™—Project: Build It
at Strong National Museum of Play®
September 29, 2007, through January 6, 2008
Join the Can-Do Crew and get the job done at the new exhibit Bob the Builder™—Project: Build It and meet Bob “in person” every weekend throughout the run of the exhibit.
Exhibit Overview
Bob the Builder™—Project: Build It is a 2,000-square-foot multimedia exhibit. It is the first-ever hands-on traveling exhibit about Bob the Builder™ and is sponsored nationally by Delta Faucet and inspired by HIT Entertainment’s top rated television series, Bob the Builder™—Project: Build It. The exhibit replicates elements from Bob the Builder’s world, inviting exploration, inspiring teamwork, and bringing “ecofriendly” building themes to life for children and families. This extraordinary experience has been created for children ages 2 to 6 and their families.
Who Is Bob the Builder?
Bob the Builder™ is a hardhat-wearing, hard-working construction worker with a motto of “Can we build it? Yes we can!” Bob the Builder is joined by his Can-Do Crew including his savvy business partner Wendy; Scoop The Digger; Muck The Bigger Dumper; Lofty The Crane; Roley The Steamroller; Dizzy The Cement Mixer; Benny The Small Crane and Scrambler The All-Terrain Vehicle. Since 1998 when the show first premiered, Bob the Builder and his machine team have been ready to tackle any project. As they hammer out the solutions that lead to a job well done, Bob and the Can-Do Crew demonstrate the power of positive thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and follow-through. Most importantly, from start to finish, the team always shows that The Fun Is In Getting It Done.
What are the Exhibit’s Key Messages?
The Big Idea
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Playing together, working with others, and building helps children learn about their world.
Main Messages
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In construction (and in life), Teamwork is important to getting the job done.
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A Positive Attitude and willingness to try can help you Solve Problems.
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There are many different types of building activities, tools, and materials.
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You can play and build, too!
Additional Messages
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The 3Rs—Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse are key to protecting the environment.
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Preschool children learn best about environmental issues by playing with various materials and hands-on building activities.
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In construction (and in life), Making a Plan helps you get the job done.
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You can ask questions and work collaboratively with adults and children to accomplish extraordinary things.
Exhibit Interactives
Meet the Can-Do Crew: Construct an afternoon of activity—build memories and snap photos with a kid-sized, three-dimensional Bob the Builder, Scoop and Benny, and the specialist digger, among others.
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.
How can children tune in to the show?
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). Viewers can follow along with sequential mini-adventures as Bob and his Can-Do Crew build a whole new town from the ground up.
Bob the Builder™—Project: Build It exhibit presented by Delta Faucet, produced by HIT Entertainment and The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Made possible in Rochester by Manning, Squires, Hennig Co., Inc. and Rocmoms.com.
For more information and downloadable images:
Susan Trien, 585-410-6359, strien@museumofplay.org
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.