Perot Museum of Nature and Science announced in a news release that the Moody Family Children’s Museum will close for renovations in early January and is set to reopen in May.

“The reimagined Children’s Museum will feature interactive exhibitions and experiences to foster creativity, curiosity and critical thinking in children while empowering young minds to reimagine the future,” the news release states.

What’s happening?

The expansion will nearly double the size of the Children’s Museum, growing from 6,259 square feet to nearly 11,000 square feet. 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: An installation by artist Toshiko MacAdam, blending art with physical play through a one-of-a-kind playscape.
Also of note

During the closure, exhibits at the Perot Museum will still be available including the new interactive exhibit, Glow Lab. Opening on November 22, Glow Lab invites visitors to explore, create, and build in a vibrant, illuminated space filled with modular inflatable units that encourage playful experimentation and collaboration, according to the release.


Quote of note

“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.”