Children's Museum of Atlanta facts for kids
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| Former name | Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta |
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| Established | 2003 |
| Location | 275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Type | Children's museum |
The Children's Museum of Atlanta is a fun place for kids to learn and play. It is located in Atlanta, Georgia. From 2003 to 2011, it was known as "Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta."
This museum first started in 1988. Back then, it was called a "Museum Without Walls." This meant it offered programs in the community without having its own building. The museum officially opened its doors to the public in 2003. It is in Downtown Atlanta, right next to Centennial Olympic Park.
The museum is 16,316 square feet. It has many exhibits made for children under nine years old. Schools and learning centers from all over North Georgia visit the museum for field trips.
The museum has a special group called The Imaginators. They are professional actors. They help guide school groups through the museum. They also create fun, hands-on activities for kids. The Imaginators even put on lively 20-minute mini-musicals. These shows often match the current traveling exhibit. They make learning and playing exciting.
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History of the Museum
For its first fifteen years, the Children's Museum of Atlanta was unique. It was a "Museum Without Walls." This meant it didn't have a main building. Instead, its staff created programs that helped young people learn about their community. They also taught kids about their role in it. The community itself was seen as the museum.
The museum's building opened in March 2003. It is located on the ground floor of Museum Tower. In March 2013, the museum celebrated its tenth birthday. There were special events and a giant birthday card.
The museum closed for a short time on August 1, 2015. It underwent a big renovation that cost $8.2 million. During this time, a new 3,000-square-foot second floor was added. A two-story climbing structure was also built. Many other new permanent exhibits were installed. The museum reopened its doors on December 12, 2015.
Awesome Exhibits
The museum has several permanent exhibits. These are always there for you to explore.
Fundamentally Food
This exhibit lets kids pretend to be part of the food journey. You can role-play growing food on a farm. Then, you can deliver it to a grocery store. Finally, you can cook it in a home kitchen.
Tools for Solutions
The main part of this exhibit is a cool machine. It uses corkscrews and cranes. These move balls through a series of tracks. It's all about how things work together.
Leaping into Learning
This is a special play area. It's designed for younger visitors, usually under five years old.
Let Your Creativity Flow
This area is all about art. It has an art studio where you can create. There's a paint wall for messy fun. You can also perform on a stage.
Gateway to the World
This exhibit teaches kids about different places. You can learn about geography and how land is shaped. You also discover different cultures from around the world.
The Morph Gallery
The Morph Gallery is a special section. It is 2500 square feet in size. The museum usually hosts three new traveling exhibits here each year. These exhibits change often, so there's always something new to see!
Here are some of the cool traveling exhibits that have visited The Morph Gallery:
- A T. Rex Named Sue - This exhibit featured a famous dinosaur skeleton.
- Arthur's World - Based on the popular TV show.
- Can You Tell Me How to Get to Sesame Street? - An exhibit inspired by the beloved children's show.
- Alice's Wonderland - Step into the magical world of Alice.
- Curious George: Let's Get Curious! - Explore the world with Curious George.
- Cyberchase: the Chase is on! - Learn about math and problem-solving.
- Adventures with Clifford, The Big Red Dog™ - Play with the big red dog.
- The Magic School Bus Kicks Up a Storm - Explore science with Ms. Frizzle.
- Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit - Based on the popular PBS Kids show.
- Doc McStuffins The Exhibit - Learn about health and caring for others.
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Secrets of the Sewer - Join the ninja turtles on an adventure.
- The Pigeon comes to Atlanta!: A Mo Willems Exhibit - Meet characters from Mo Willems' books.
- Thomas Edison's Secret Lab - Discover inventions and science.
- Rube Goldberg: The World of Hilarious Invention - See amazing chain-reaction machines.
- Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites - Explore classic storybooks.
- Wild Kratt's: Creature Power! - Learn about animals and their powers.
- PAW Patrol: Adventure Play - Go on missions with the PAW Patrol team.
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