To the tunes of Black Music and with many dance moves and choreographies. This is how the Museum of Tomorrow will celebrate its 8th anniversary. In addition to the music and joy of the dance that promises to liven up the area, the cultural facility of the City of Rio de Janeiro, inaugurated on December 17, 2015, and considered one of the city's cultural landmarks, will also host a schedule of playful activities and activities aimed at valuing play for the little ones.

The Black Bom Ball with Neighbors of Tomorrow will shake the Museum of Tomorrow on December 16th, starting at 5 pm. The event, held in partnership with  Black Bom Ball - a cultural movement born in Quilombo Pedra do Sal in 2013 - is free and intended for the neighbors of Little Africa (regions of Saúde, Gamboa, Santo Cristo, Morros da Conceição, Livramento, Pinto, and Providência), but also open to the general public. Tickets can be obtained through the Sympla website.

The review will also feature a gastronomic fair by Sabores do Porto and will bring together local entrepreneurs in gastronomy, fashion, and crafts. The agenda is part of a series of activities developed in the Neighbors of Tomorrow Relationship Program, which aims to engage the neighboring audiences in the collective construction process of Tomorrow through cultural and mobilization programs. The goal is to create enriching experiences that contribute to the constant construction of new identities and the appreciation of life.

On the other hand, Play Is Science - 8th Anniversary Commemorative Edition of the Museum brings a series of free activities for various age groups (0 to 11 years) and the whole family. Sponsored by ArcelorMittal, the agenda aims to speak about science through play and work experimentation as a powerful tool for the relationship with the world we live in.

"We complete another year of existence, strengthening our fundamental pillars, including coexistence and the construction of better and more sustainable tomorrows. It is very special to be able to work on these concepts through music, the relationship with our neighbors, and experiences that bring us closer to children and their families on such a significant date for our entire team," celebrates Bruna Baffa, General Director of the Museum of Tomorrow.

Check out the complete schedule:

Saturday, 16/12 - 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Play Is Science: Rolê Steam (Age: 7 to 11 years). Registration via form

Location: Observatory

Registration: 10 am to 10:30 am

Synopsis: Rolê STEAM is an activity offered by the Museum of Tomorrow's Education Program with the aim of promoting children's engagement with the main issues that cross our present in order to foster in them the search for solutions, using the STEAM methodology - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics.

Saturday, 16/12 - 3 pm to 4:30 pm

Play Is Science: Play Experimentations: Memories of the Earth (Free). Registration via form

Registration: 2:30 pm to 3 pm (next to the little shop)

Location: Tomorrow's Garden

Synopsis: Mediation circuit conducted by the educators of the Museum of Tomorrow, in the external area of ​​the Museum, which proposes, together with the participating audience, to reflect on the importance of protecting forests, stimulating curiosity and dialogues between memory and the environment.

Sunday, 17/12 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Play Is Science: Little Earthlings (Rating - 0 to 3 years). Registration via form.

Registration: 10 am to 10:30 am (next to the little shop) Rating: 0 to 3 years

Location: Observatory

Synopsis: Playful activity composed of lots of music and other transformable materials

Sunday, 17/12 - 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Play Is Science: Tomorrow of Stories (Free). Registration via form.

Registration: 2 pm to 2:30 pm (next to the little shop)

Location: Atrium

Synopsis: Storytelling of African stories and Afro-Brazilian music with Anderson Barreto for all age groups.

Sunday, 17/12 - 3 pm to 4:30 pm

Play Is Science: Play Experimentations - Pigment Workshop (Free). Registration via form.

Registration: 2:30 pm to 3 pm

Synopsis: The natural pigment workshop is an artistic-pedagogical proposal that seeks to explore sustainable possibilities for paint production using natural raw materials and artisanal techniques. During the workshop, participants will be able to learn methods and processes for using pigments and participate in creative and experimental practices, connecting art, science, and nature.

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Black Bom Review with Neighbors of Tomorrow

Location: Museum of Tomorrow - Praça Mauá, 1 - Centro - RJ

Date: December 16

Time: 4 pm to 9 pm

Age rating: Free.

Tickets are free and must be obtained on the Sympla website.