New Renderings of the Children's Museum
Proposed Exhibits at the Children's Museum
Water Play Area
Three sailboats with water inside will give children an opportunity to experience water close up. The area will include pumps, paddles and tubes; all of which will help children better understand the dynamics of water.
Mighty Oak
This is a 25-ft Oak Tree that will have plenty of interactive areas for children but will also give us an opportunity to teach children about Life Cycles, the Gypsy Moth and what animals make a tree home.
Fishing Boat
With a 20-foot fishing boat, a campground, and a lighthouse, kids are sure to enjoy this exhibit. We will have the Coast Guard come in monthly and talk about water safety and have the DNR help children understand the challenges the Fox River and Green Bay are facing related to pollution.
Safety Street
With the Pumper Truck and the Fire Safety House, this exhibit area will not only be popular, but will also help us teach children and families what can be done to prevent a fire and what needs to be done in case of one.
Imagination Station
This exhibit area will have pottery, painting, and beading areas. Monthly visits from area artists will give children the opportunity to experience oil, acrylic and watercolor paints.
Our Town
This exhibit area will have all the features of a miniature town. It will have a Grocery Store, where kids will shop for groceries, buy flowers, and meet and visit the bakery prior to checking out at an interactive, authentic cash register. The Bank will help children understand the importance of saving. We will use the children's book “The Pillars of Wealth” to help ensure that children will understand the principles that we are trying to reinforce.
Ice Cream Parlor
This old-fashioned Ice Cream Parlor will be a favorite of parents and children. With a dining counter, booths, soda fountain, and an old-fashioned juke box, kids will be serving food, dancing and enjoying all this exhibit has to offer.
More Exhibits Planned
Other exhibit areas will include a reading nook, TV studio, shadow room, toddler area, health exhibit and an "Under Construction" area.