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Exhibits
The Children’s Museum provides rich learning experiences in science and nature for all ages. Exploration of our multi-level museum captures imaginations and develops a sense of curiosity about the natural world.
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Conny the Whale
Conny meets you out front before you enter The Children’s Museum. Climb inside this 60-foot long sperm whale replica, hear whale sounds, and get sprayed by water from his blow hole when he spouts during the summer months.
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Kids’ Corner
Kids’ Corner is an exploration of light, sound, touch, and bubble science through interactive experiences and role playing. This area is engaging for children of all ages.
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Pendulum Staircase
The Foucault Pendulum, a classic museum exhibit, hangs 45 feet from the tip of our glass spire to the lowest level of The Children’s Museum. As you descend the Pendulum Staircase, you can view breathtaking astronomy photographs.
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Critter Crossing
Critter Crossing, a whimsical play space, is where our youngest explorers and their caregivers can make big discoveries. This area provides a toddler-friendly setting for adventure and creativity in a nature-themed environment.
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Excavation Station
Excavation Station has been unearthed in the upper exhibit hall. This earth science exhibit includes three dig pits, a mining sluice, live alligator, rock and mineral samples, and a life-size Tyrannosaurus Rex model. There is a small Dino Café with tables and vending machines.
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United Technologies Wildlife Sanctuary
The United Technologies Wildlife Sanctuary is host to nearly 80 species of live animals from around the world. Get an up-close look at our exotic residents as you walk past their enclosures. Enjoy informative animal demonstrations and a special feeding time scheduled daily.
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Mezzanine Gallery
The Mezzanine Gallery overlooks the Idea Zone. This open balcony is used to display art and photos with a scientific focus. Our current display is by Jim Liddy, a nature photographer who has built an extensive collection of photographs capturing the natural history of America’s landscapes and wildlife.
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Turtle Town
Turtle Town is home to our resident turtles and tortoises. Admire the incredible diversity of the different turtle species, learn about their bodies, or crawl underneath a turtle shell to see them from a different perspective.
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Travelers Science Dome Lobby
The Travelers Science Dome Lobby is the gateway to the Travelers Science Dome Theatre. Step into the future and learn about living and working aboard the International Space Station. Be amazed by the latest astronomy images and discoveries on the View Space monitor.
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Travelers Science Dome
Travelers Science Dome at the Gengras Planetarium will nourish your imagination and sense of wonder of the Universe around you. Visit our new digital planetarium for breathtaking space and science shows. The immersive nature of these shows will leave you wanting to return again and again. Tickets can be purchased daily at our Admissions Desk.
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Idea Zone
Idea Zone is a science playground for your mind. Race gravity-powered cars, practice forecasting weather advisories at the World Weather Window, and blast giant soap bubbles. These are a few of the crowd-pleasing, exciting activities that await you.
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