This is an interactive playscape where children obtain rich hands-on experience in a mini-grocery store setting while learning the importance of nutrition.
Construct one-of-a-kind train tracks! Link up with other guests to create a whole new world! Settle new territory, transfer goods and connect people and communities.
Artwork created by Chinese children ranging in age from 4 to 12 years old is on display. There is over 40 paintings on display by the children from mainland China.
From Alaska to Argentina, Africa to Australia, more than 90 wildlife and habitat scenes illustrate the Earth's amazing diversity. Like three-dimensional "postcards" from places near and far, they...
Children are invited to bring out their inner artists at the 'Artistic Creations' exhibit. All creative tools will be on hand for them to create and experiment with.
The 'Bubbles' exhibit encourages children to explore how bubbles are formed and what makes them burst. Also, they can explore how big bubbles can get in this special exhibit.
Hopscotch, is the museum's pet cow that has a chalk board body. Children are encouraged to draw and write on Hopscotch, as well as decorate the plaza with chalk drawings.
When visiting the BodyTrek Theater you might expect to see another movie about how your body works. Instead visitors are greeted by an expert mountain guide atop a 14,000-ft. mountain peak. This is...
Construct one-of-a-kind train tracks! Link up with other guests to create a whole new world! Settle new territory, transfer goods and connect people and communities.
At 'Space Odyssey,' the universe is yours to explore. Let knowledgeable museum galaxy guides lead the way as you investigate using hands-on exhibits, live performances and demonstrations.
The Discovery Zone is an educational center geared toward children and families. An interactive environment, it's loaded with hands-on activities and participatory shows. Children will have fun while...
At the 'Ride the Rails' exhibit children can explore a train depot and model HO rail road. Costumes are available for dress up and the children will have the opportunity to learn the proper signals of...
The 'Science Kitchen' encourages children to ask, observe and test their curiosities. The exhibit features an air maze in which visitors try to get a ball through the maze using the power of air. The...
Let the children pillage the treasure ship, observe people in the museum with the telescope and explore the ocean floor. The Pirate Ship and Lighthouse transport children into a fantasy land.
Tykes Peak is an interactive discovery zone for children ages one through five and their caregivers. This area is especially geared towards children learning through interactive play. Tykes Peak is...
Self-guided tours of the Boettcher Mansion are available to the public. The Mansion's interior is largely intact except for a 1986 lobby addition and a 2007 kitchen/storage remodel. Highlights include...
Visitors can use the vertical wind tower to explore the powerful effects of wind. The Bernoulli Balancer suspends a ball in mid air by blowing directional air. Children and adults will both learn...
Expedition Health features the first health-based community research lab housed at a museum. Families can participate in real research helping make discoveries about the genetics of taste.
The Summit Science Stage hosts three shows at the museum including 'Pirates of the Human Being: Meet Your Microbial Mates,''The SuperFood Heroes' and 'The SuperFood Heroes.' The stage features...
A pair of ancient wooden boxes contains a treasure trove of information. Two women, wrapped in linen and enclosed in painted coffins, hold the secrets of 3,000 years. Museum scientists collaborated...
Visitors will have the opportunity to experiment as real scientists. Wearing lab coats, gloves and goggles, they will look the part too. Visitors will be invited to perform experiments that will get...
Touring the United States Mint is a fascinating experience for those of all ages and one that will be remembered for a lifetime. Tours cover both the present state of coin manufacturing as well as the...