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"Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere."
This got me thinking about the incredible imagination my son has... (and hopefully my daughter will have as well); I plan on encouraging both of their imaginations as they grow up by doing things like visiting the IDEA Museum!
I first heard about the IDEA Museum from a mommy friend a few months ago. I didn't know at the time that this was formerly the Arizona Museum for Youth. They changed the name and had a grand reopening in February of this year.
We probably would have gone to check it out sooner if they were located closer to us and/or had earlier hours on Sundays. (They don't open until 12:00 on Sundays). Both my kids nap daily at 1pm, so that doesn't work so well!
But on Saturday, with no major plans for the day, we woke up and I decided that we'd all head to the IDEA Museum. They open at 9 on Saturdays and we arrived closer to 9:30. From the moment we walked up, I knew the kids would love it...
It's a colorful building with a private parking lot and some fun, interactive musical instruments on the way in. The $8 per person over one daily fee is worth it... there is so much to do for the kids! We didn't get through it all, but my 1 and 2 year olds loved the play area, the light bright wall, the building blocks, the performance theater area, the puppets, the kitchen, and the books throughout. We also visited the current travel exhibit, which was really fun and educational.
The IDEA Museum's mission is "to encourage visitors to experience their world differently through art, creativity and imagination." I'd say they are succeeding at their mission for sure - we loved our visit and plan on returning; it really was a fabulous family activity. I just wish they opened earlier on Sundays!
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