XOXO is a powerful exhibit that offers opportunities to share, connect, converse, think and feel. It helps kids and families explore big emotions and how to deal with hem in positive ways. Make sure to make a trip – or another trip – to the museum to check out this exhibit before it’s gone.

Erica Sunde and her nearly two-year-old daughter Sloane received a museum membership as a gift about a year ago. They’ve been exploring and having fun together at the museum ever since.

Taj, also affectionately known as “Ukulele Dad”, follows his kids around the museum while playing a ukulele. Learn more about Taj, what his family’s museum membership means to them and why he carries around a ukulele.

We recently asked member Erica Villanueva some questions about her family, their experiences at the museum and what play means to them. We loved her answers!