Although this may not be the top-of-the list choice for an outing, if you are close by and need a wide-open space for getting out some energy after a few rainy days or in the summer when its hot then this is a great spot. We usually only stay about an hour but my little guy always leaves wiped out. Don't forget to go in the observatory area to see the beautiful views!
*Note that our visits have taken place prior to the early childhood exhibit opening early June, 2014. We will absolutely be checking out the new exhibit when it opens and will update you with how it is (the sketches online look like so much fun!).
In the Healthy Body exhibit (May 2014) there is actually a small room remolded especially for very young children. The lighting is dim and calm and the aspens remind me of the Children's Museum. There is a small log tunnel to crawl through, steps for climbing, a small slide, body outlines and things to manipulate on the walls. It's a small space and gets busy when there's only a handful of children, but it is a great little spot to play and explore otherwise.
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| The animal exhibits have low rails around wide open hallways and buttons that play various animal sounds. My little one loved walking through this area, and before he could take steps on his own he cruised along the rails screeching with excitement. He used all his might to reach for the buttons and bounced happily when he heard a sound after. Luckily, there are also benches along the middle of the hallways so that you can rest your back for a short time! The hallways are wide so that you could probably fit a stroller, but I prefer to bring a backpack to hold our coats and water bottles as we are usually in and out within an hour. |
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| Pressing buttons. |
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| Exploring a bronze seal in one of the corner hallways. |
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