Tuesday, August 18, 2009

the science place

last week we went with some friends to the science place museum, it's got some kid-friendly exhibits, and though we didn't get a chance to see everything, there was plenty to see and do. i wish i'd gotten more pictures!



all the kids loved digging in the sand for dinosaur bones (or at least playing in the sand where that was an option)

afton loved the floating ball trick.

bubbles are always a favorite too, though rayna liked them for a different reason than most kids. yum?

the water table was a winner too, complete with rubber duckies of all sizes, and water, of course, really, what more do you need?

here's afton with the funny mirrors:
there's a great play area in the basement for the kids, it's got everything from a "farm" to heat sensitive pads where you can draw like a chalkbord with your finger. there's legos, and a firetruck-shaped slide, bugs, musicial instruments, computers, and make-your-own rubber balls (elmers glue and borax, with a little water and food color)... it was great fun. thanks to our friends for getting us in free, we loved it!

4 comments:

Judy said...

Did the kids have as much fun as you did?

Elaine said...

That sounds like so much fun! We went to the one in Salt Lake but it doesn't seem as near as cool as that.

The Campbell Clan said...

Sounds like a great place to visit. I remember going to a museum with a lot of those same ideas when you and Katharine were little and in Maynard. It was a fun memory for me and I am sure your little girlies loved it too! Great pics. Love you!

Mrs. Pyne said...

I love the science place- it looks like they have added stuff since I took Lexi there- it was under construction in parts when we went. The bubbles were my favorite as a kid. :)