Toothy Toys exhibit extended through April 30

Posted: February 1, 2011
OPEN WIDE! TOOTHY TOYS THAT MADE US SMILE
Nostalgic toy exhibit extended through April 30


BALTIMORE, MD (January 31, 2011) — Due to its smile-inspiring popularity, Open Wide! Toothy Toys that Made Us Smile, currently on view at the National Museum of Dentistry, will be extended through April 30, 2011. Take a trip into the not-so-distant past to discover childhood toys with a toothy twist. This nostalgic and fun exhibit features more than 50 objects, ranging from a build-it-yourself rocket toothbrush from the 1960s to a playable Tooth Invaders video game from 1981. See games, baby dolls, puzzles and an array of character toothbrushes (from Bugs Bunny to Chuck Norris) that will take you back to the days you were missing your two front teeth.

“Many of these tooth-related toys are rare windows into our past, while others are still being played with by kids (and adults) today,” said National Museum of Dentistry Executive Director Jonathan Landers. “They all show the creative ways we’ve encouraged children to care for their teeth over the years.”


This special exhibit is drawn from the National Museum of Dentistry’s 40,000-object collection of dental treasures and the toy collection of guest curator Elaine M. Miginsky, DDS.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DENTISTRY
See amazing teeth feats, marvel at George Washington’s choppers, sing along to vintage toothpaste commercials, and discover fascinating hands-on exhibitions about the power of a healthy smile. Enjoy field trips, home school days, special events, and more. An Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, this one-of-a-kind museum is located at 31 S. Greene Street, a short walk from the Inner Harbor. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and students with ID, $3 for children; and free for members, ages 2 & under, and active duty military & immediate family. Open Wednesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sunday 1–4 p.m. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and major holidays. Call 410/706-0600 or visit www.smile-experience.org.

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