The Perot Museum is transforming the beloved Moody Family Children’s Museum into an even more amazing, interactive experience for families! Designed to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds, the newly revamped children’s museum will offer a whole new level of hands-on, educational fun!
“The redesign continues the Perot Museum’s founding vision to deliver cutting-edge science education to children and families in our community,” said Dr. Linda Silver, Eugene McDermott Chief Executive Officer of the Perot Museum. “For more than a decade, we have been inspired by the children and families who have grown with us. The renovation to the Moody Family Children’s Museum ensures our visitors will never outgrow the Perot.”
The expansion will nearly double the size of the Children’s Museum, growing from 6,259 square feet to nearly 11,000 square feet, to foster an even greater impact on developing young learners. Key advancements include:
- Expanded Toddler Area: An enlarged, specially-designed space where younger children can engage in age-appropriate activities while exploring freely and safely.
- Creative Makery: An innovation hub for aspiring problem-solvers to unleash their creativity and foster skills in design and engineering.
- Immersive Imaginarium: A fully interactive, multi-sensory experience that encourages exploration, immersing children in a world of discovery. This is central to the “Nurture Imagination” theme throughout the redesign.
- Larger Outdoor Area: An enhanced outdoor space featuring a programmable waterfall and natural play elements, encouraging exploration.
- Toshiko MacAdam Designed Climbing Structure: A vibrant installation by renowned artist Toshiko MacAdam, blending art with physical play through a one-of-a-kind and iconic playscape.
The expansion bolsters the Museum’s position as the preeminent children’s museum of the region, extending programming to serve children up to age 7, offering an enriching experience from toddlers to early elementary students. The world-class concept incorporates state-of-the-art technology and international design principles to enhance STEM learning, connecting children to the wonders of science and discovery through learn-by-play.
“We believe in the power of exploration and discovery, especially in the formative years,” said Drex Owusu, Chief Learning Officer of the Perot Museum. “This expansion increases the way we give kids agency to learn, explore, and grow. The reimagined Moody Family Children’s Museum will ignite the imagination of every child through the awe and wonder of nature and science.”
The current Children’s Museum will close in early January 2025 during renovations. Popular activities from the existing Children’s Museum will remain available starting in mid-January 2025, ensuring enriching experiences continue during this exciting transformation.
Stay tuned for the official reopening date and get ready to dive into a whole new world of wonder at the Perot Museum!