Since 2006, plans have been in the works for building a Children's Museum in Rochester, and just a little over two weeks ago, it opened! Amaya and I went last Friday to check it out and my expectations were pretty low. It's in a strange location - sandwiched between a Pub and Little Caesar's, but as it grows and expands I'm sure this won't be a permanent location.
Right away when we walked in, all the walls were brightly colored and it was quite an inviting atmosphere. And fortunately, it wasn't too busy - I overheard one of the staff say that nearly 1000 visitors came through their doors the opening week!
I gave Amaya full reign of where she wanted to go and what she wanted to do first. We spent over 30 minutes at the first exhibit - building a race car.
Right away when we walked in, all the walls were brightly colored and it was quite an inviting atmosphere. And fortunately, it wasn't too busy - I overheard one of the staff say that nearly 1000 visitors came through their doors the opening week!
I gave Amaya full reign of where she wanted to go and what she wanted to do first. We spent over 30 minutes at the first exhibit - building a race car.
She worked so hard getting her car built!
After she built the car, there was a track to race cars. This was a very popular exhibit!
The theme for the next couple of months is Balls in Motion... Located along one wall were several different ramps and tracks to roll the balls. Roll them down...
...and see if you make "a basket."
Amaya practiced her golf swing...
...did the ball toss...
... amd created a bunch of bugs with different shaped blocks.
There was an area full of huge lego blocks and foam blocks to create towers, houses, and bridges etc.
Amaya's favorite activities were located in the craft room.
Here she's working on a Mother's Day card for a local nursing home resident.
There was also an area to do face painting. Amaya has NEVER wanted to do any type of face painting... until that day! I colored a little heart on her cheek.
Then, she wanted to do her own painting!
Her finished product!
The museum is geared for ages 6 months - 10 years old. Amaya is the PERFECT age for the museum... we spent nearly 3 hours there and she probably could have spent more time if it wasn't nearing closing time. We had such a great time and had room in our budget, so we bought a family membership. While I had low expectations at first, it was definitely worth it! Rochester has needed a Children's Museum for a long time and I hope it continues to grow and expand!
After she built the car, there was a track to race cars. This was a very popular exhibit!
The theme for the next couple of months is Balls in Motion... Located along one wall were several different ramps and tracks to roll the balls. Roll them down...
...and see if you make "a basket."
Amaya practiced her golf swing...
...did the ball toss...
... amd created a bunch of bugs with different shaped blocks.
There was an area full of huge lego blocks and foam blocks to create towers, houses, and bridges etc.
Amaya's favorite activities were located in the craft room.Here she's working on a Mother's Day card for a local nursing home resident.
There was also an area to do face painting. Amaya has NEVER wanted to do any type of face painting... until that day! I colored a little heart on her cheek.
Then, she wanted to do her own painting!
Her finished product!
The museum is geared for ages 6 months - 10 years old. Amaya is the PERFECT age for the museum... we spent nearly 3 hours there and she probably could have spent more time if it wasn't nearing closing time. We had such a great time and had room in our budget, so we bought a family membership. While I had low expectations at first, it was definitely worth it! Rochester has needed a Children's Museum for a long time and I hope it continues to grow and expand!