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My kids have loved the Science and Children’s Discovery Museums in Acton ever since we discovered them when Emma was a toddler. We even invested in a membership for a while, which we let lapse to pay for other experiences, but if the kids have their way we’ll rejoin again. This sand and light table has been a huge hit with each of my kids, especially when they were around Lily’s age (two years old).
Emma and Johnny have become increasingly fond of this glow-in-the-dark wall. You can learn how to make one of these for your own home at Fangletronics!
Water vapor is always interesting – actually, water in any form is always fascinating for my kids!
This heat sensor display is one of the newer exhibits – very cool! That’s Mike (wearing glasses) with all three kids :)
Last but certainly not least, here’s a video of a few other favorites!
Do you have a favorite children’s or science discovery museum near your home?
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We are huge fans of the science centers as well…I have not renewed mine yet either…and I think I will wait until fall, keep the entertaining changing for my kids…who seem to always be on the road!
This looks like a super fun one…I better renew it, before we make our way…your directions!!!
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maryanne Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 7:09 am
This is definitely a fun one! Let me know when you’re headed our way :)
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That looks stellar! And I love that you got a heat sensor group photo of your husband and kids. :) :) This reminds me that we have a current membership to our local kid-friendly science museum. Better get back over there!!
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Your trip looks like so much fun. I wish we had a museum like that. My kids would love it. Actually I think I want to go for me. That looks like fun.
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maryanne Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 11:37 am
Did you see the video? I think Mike and I were more interested in the electromagnet than our kids!
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Veronica Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
I know. When we went to a childrens museum in Las Vegas I had to tell my kids to slow down. I’m playing with the tornado maker.
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maryanne Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 5:35 pm
Was that the Lied children’s museum in Vegas? I had so much fun there when we visited!
Veronica Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 8:12 pm
Yes it was. I was really cool when we went. We made the mistake though of taking our 3 year old in the hurricane machine. Actually it was my husband who took her in with him. I thought the idea was questionable, but he thought she’d like it. Um no!
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maryanne Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 9:24 pm
Wow, I don’t know any 3yo who would like that! At least he was in there with her! It is a very cool exhibit!!!
This looks like a great museum. We love Children Discovery Museum in San Jose – it’s about 15 min drive (vs an hour to Exploratorium), and they usually have two visiting exhibits every year in addition to a very interesting permanent section. I see us going there every so often for several more years before Anna grows out of it.
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maryanne Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 11:39 am
15 minutes is great! This one is 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic – still not too bad.
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Sadly the children’s museum near our house isn’t all that great. But, we love kid’s museums.
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maryanne Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 11:39 am
Too bad the one closest to you isn’t great! I know I’ve read about some neat ones on your blog!
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Our local children’s museum is always a huge hit. We’ve tried going to the science museum in our area, but it’s not very interactive.
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maryanne Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 11:40 am
Interactive is key! Too bad your science museum isn’t very hands-on.
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This museum looks amazing! You’ve inspired me to try and get to the Science Museum in London this summer. :)
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maryanne Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
Ooh that would be fantastic museum, I imagine!
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Ooh, that looks so fun. I love our science center … fortunately, my boys do too!
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I love science and discovery museums – well really any kind of museum, but the ones designed for kids are always my favorite. :)
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maryanne Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 5:35 pm
The kid museums are so much fun to play at!
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When I was younger, we lived near a Science Museum(as well as others). Fun times! Thanks for featuring my blog post!
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maryanne Reply:
June 11th, 2012 at 5:35 pm
You’re welcome! What a fantastic day!!!
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That’s looks like such a fun and educational place!
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Looks so fun! All linked up! :)
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I love the Discovery Museum. The girls and I live about 20 minutes from there and love to go!
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