Discovery Children's Museum Description
Think about a kid in a candy store. Now imagine that the candy store
is actually a three-story museum full of interactive exhibits promoting
science, art and culture -- and your child's reaction is strikingly
similar to being confronted with a three-story candy cane.
That's
the Discovery Children's Museum. Home to nine themed exhibition halls,
the 58,000-square-foot museum entices children of all ages with a
well-rounded array of learning experiences that feel a whole lot more
like play.
The experiences start from the minute you approach the
building, located in Symphony Park, adjacent to The Smith Center in
downtown Las Vegas. The museum's façade brings to mind prestigious
museums in historically cultural cities like San Francisco or New York.
The flashing stars on the building's colorful marquee are the only real
reminder that this is still Vegas.
As soon as you enter the
building, your children will hit the ground running … and possibly even
squealing with happiness (true story).
Here is a roundup of the fun in store for you and your little ones:
The SummitThis
70-foot, 13-level tower puts your favorite park's climbing structure to
shame with jungle gym-esque features like slides and climbing tubes as
well as hands-on experiments along the way, centered around machines,
air pressure, flight, magnets, electricity, light and more.
Note: Be
sure to keep a close eye on your child here. The multilevel entrances
and exits (particularly the enticing slides and climbing tubes) make it
easy for you to get separated.
Water WorldChildren
make a splash as they learn about the movement and power of water at
play stations with turbines, whirlpools and water wheels. This wet and
wild adventure includes colorful lessons and fast facts on water so your
child dives right into learning.
Fantasy FestivalWanna
be a cowboy, a doctor, an astronaut? You can dress up and be whoever
you want to be at Fantasy Festival. Put your imagination to play as you
learn how to tie clove hitch, constrictor and anchor bend knots on a
two-story pirate ship, do puppet-theater in the two-story castle or
perform a skit front and center on a stage.
Toddler TownArt
projects, animal noises, a padded baby center and a two-story pulley
system for beanbags await your tot in this little learners' retreat for
children ages 5 and under.
Solve It! Mystery TownCrack
the case and put your investigative powers to the test as you uncover
clues in this interactive exhibit for mini-mystery-solvers.
Patents PendingIf
you were given a paper cup, tissue paper, straws and tape, what could
you invent? Find out here as you put your creation to work and
experiment at other interactive stations including an earthquake center,
ball track and more.
Young At ArtUnleash your inner
artist as you paint a picture on paper or draw on a computerized wall.
Learn about the intricacies of everyday objects such as pennies and wood
as you put them under a microscope, and more.
It's Your ChoiceDid
you know that a serving of fruit is about the size of a baseball and a
serving of veggies is about the size of a light bulb? From serving sizes
and good food choices to sun protection and heart rate, interactive
exhibits turn learning about healthy living into a game.
Eco CityRun
errands just like a grown up, plus learn the ins and outs of spending
and saving money, in this mini city with a bank, animal clinic, smoothie
store, grocery store, car center and airport.
Traveling ExhibitA 5,000-square-foot-space for temporary, traveling exhibits from some of the nation's top museums.
The
Discovery Children's Museum replaced the Lied Discovery Children's
Museum that was previously located near Cashman Field for 22 years. The
new museum succeeds in carrying on the mission of the original, and does
it with finesse and expertise. Windows provide natural lighting
throughout the building while restrooms are located on all three levels,
making them easily accessible. There are stairs as well as elevators
(and, of course, you can always travel via The Summit).
Experience Nano
Through
December 3, the traveling exhibit hall at the Discovery Children's
Museum features "Experience Nano: Imagine and Discover a World You Can't
See." The exhibit teaches families about nano science, technology and
engineering with hands-on, interactive activities.
The
parking garage, located to the side of the building, makes it easy to
come and go. That being said, you might have a hard time convincing your
child to leave!
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