Exhibits
Here are some of our exhibit areas.
Galaxy of Discovery
Kids can explore in this thrilling replica of the Space Shuttle that includes a cockpit capable of seating 12 children, an interactive instrument panel, and educational movies about taking off into space, traveling to Venus, and much more! Movies were donated by NASA and local science teacher Fred Brown. The room is complete with black lights, glow in the dark murals and other interactive features designed to excite children about astronomy.
The Experimentation Station
Young scientists can discover the Scientific Method as they perform various scientific experiments. There is a magnet station that allows children to create out of nuts and bolts. There are dominos allow young people to learn more about the laws of physics and gravity.
The Rose Room
A cushioned area for our youngest clients: infants and toddlers. There are inclined areas and short tunnels to make navigation exciting! It offers sensory stimulation through interactive murals, activity cubes, a custom built ball pit, and mirrors! Breastfeeding moms can find a comfy chair nearby.
The Rose Room also includes a video and book on tape lending library for annual members.
Arts/Crafts and Magnet/Chalk Bridge
This area is dedicated to every type of arts and crafts. Children can make projects and take them home. Within the art exhibit is a two story bridge for chalk and magnets. A large magnetic wall and magnets provide a place to explore how magnets work. The second story chalk wall allows children to draw pictures as big as a wall!
This is a place where drawing on the wall is okay!
Construction and Take Apart Center
This area provides imaginative building opportunities with all sizes, shapes, and materials, from Legos to large foam building blocks. The Take Apart Center provides kids with tools to take apart and experiment with old radios and other electronic devices to see what the insides look like.
Treehouse and Birds
Below, find a comfy space and snuggle up with books and read the afternoon away! Coming soon is a regular story hour time. On the second floor of the tree house, you’ll find real nests from local birds on display, bird books, as well as a colorful mural displaying birds’ wingspans.
Serious Harry the Canary can be seen to the right hand side of “the nest”. We also have Timmy the Turtle in our front lobby.
Kitchen/Restaurant
Children can role play in our miniature kitchen and restaurant area and practice their culinary skills. (And you can get a break from have the play in your house!)
Theater, Dress up and Rhythm
Kids can dress-up and enter the world of make believe by acting out stories and playing games. The theater includes many costumes and hats to act out a variety of themes. Also available are a variety of rhythm instruments that can be used to put on a concert on the stage!
Puppetry
A full-sized puppet theater with plenty of puppets is meant for kids to manipulate and tell their own stories, as well as guest storytellers and puppeteers to perform for audiences during special events.
If you would like to donate or are interested in becoming a volunteer, we would really appreciate it. This helps to keep the community of Montrose healthy, strong and smart!
Thank you to all those who donate. Here’s our location if you’d like to stop by.
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