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Exhibits: The
Children's Gallery
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A young visitor and her father chat with a woodpecker
family! |
Welcome to the Children's Gallery!
On the Museum's third floor you'll find a special
place for children and families to explore! Filled with all the tools kids need to discover the natural world, the Gallery is the perfect place to spend a day
together.
Children's Gallery Winter Hours:
Wednesday, Thursday: 12–3:40 pm
There's something for everyone in the Gallery. The
room is casually divided into different areas—each with their own focus. Shelves
of books beg to be read. Microscopes and magnifying glasses invite visitors to
take a closer look at the world around them. Craft materials await creative
minds. Puppets, costumes, and games encourage dramatic play and family
interaction. And live animals—including turtles, a lizard, salamander, and
more—provide an up-close observation opportunity.
There are no “Don’t Touch” signs here. Instead
touchable objects and hands-on activities introduce children to the natural
world in a way that is fun, involved, and exciting! |
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What's happening in the Gallery?
March 30: Join us for Family Movie Night! more
Busy Bees: The Children's Gallery is home to Burpee's
preschool class, the Busy Bees, for children ages 3–5. more |
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Model horse collection by Emma Anderson, age 5 |
What do you collect?
If you have a collection that you'd like to share, we'd love to display it!
There are some special cases in the Gallery just for kids. Every exhibitor
receives a certificate. Right now, we're displaying a collection of cars by Torin Palmer, rocks by Calvin and Calista Huys,
and Lego creations by Brent Blaesing.
Cases can be reserved for
one month. To request
a case or for more information, call Molly Holman at 815.965.3433 x1027 or stop
by the desk in the Gallery. |
The Children's Gallery Photo Gallery! |
Feelin' Crafty! Alek Schrock and his dad Ryan
enjoy some time at the craft table. |
Did you know? Father and son flip through
fascinating
fact cards! |
Rocks rock! Torin Palmer uses a magnifying glass
to study a rock collection. |
Puzzled? Ethan Stark tries his hand at a bug
puzzle. |
Lending a hand. KIDS program docents (in yellow)
help young visitors make egg-carton insects. |
Can you spot me? Sophia Salemi, looking
marvelous in
a lady bug costume, tries out a pair of binoculars. |
Take a closer look! Cassidy Palmer tries out the
magnifying board while Aunt Holli looks through the microscope. |
I pity the fool... who doesn't come to the Gallery!
Mr. T, the gulf coast box turtle, is just one of the
live animals
on display in the Gallery. You can also see a lizard, salamander,
snake, and more! |
Workin' it out together. Two young visitors work
on a puzzle. |
Anytime is story time! Mom and daughter take a
break to
snuggle up and read together. |
What a view! Lara Allison peers into a
microscope to get up close and personal with plant and animal slides. |
Tree-hugger in training. No one's too young (or
too old)
for the Gallery! |
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