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Becoming Makers; Imagining, Feeling, Doing
“Playful exploration and tinkering within playful environments makes an incredible platform within which creativity can thrive.”
Playfully laboring through the beautiful unknown
“Young children naturally operate at the pace of their labors and regularly linger in places of un-knowing and inquiry.”
The Thicket: Our New Enchanting Retreat in the Backyard
The Thicket: Our New Enchanting Retreat in the Backyard SARA KERR Director of Content and Communications Does your dining room frequently become a pirate ship or medieval castle with the addition of a few blankets and other props? Then you already know how kids are...
United States Naturalization Ceremony at the Museum
Makerspace Movement
Makerspace Movement DANI LA ROCCA Integrated Communication Intern A maker space, also known as a hacker space or fab lab, is a place for those who are looking to put forth their creative self and become more hands-on. It is a place for people to gather, generate...
Spreading Joy
Not only are we strong advocates of play but we also believe spreading joy has equal value. There are a few ways we instill joy at our museum–first, by nurturing our curious learners. We believe giving children options and freedom to explore through guided-play encourages them to find pleasure in learning.
