Visit the studio, a bright open space designed to spark creativity and inspiration for our young artists. Children are encouraged to experiment with different materials as they create imaginative masterpieces. Try your hand at painting, sculpting, drawing, weaving, and more. The Art room features the Lawson Learning Center which incorporates reading and childhood literacy with a dedicated reading area and a play area. 

This hands-on exhibit is designed to teach children the responsibilities of pet ownership and proper pet care. Children are provided the opportunity to take on the role of groomer, trainer and pet owner! 

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This exhibit is sponsored by College Road Animal Hospital.

Sponsored by Planet Fitness, this exhibit gives kids a fun way to expend energy while learning the importance of always being active. It has a variety of active components for kids to learn about different muscles in their bodies while simultaneously burning energy. These activities include a mini trampoline, mini treadmill, a long jump, vertical jump, hand bike, stationary bike, and an area for aerobic fitness. 

How high can you jump?
Kid Power teaches the importance of physical activity, connecting biology with environmental studies. Jump as high as you can and press all of the buttons to have an understanding of how tall some of your favorite animals are! This exhibit is sponsored by Planet Fitness.

Exploration Station encourages engineering skills, critical thinking, problem solving, and imagination. Take a ride on our Air Chair, the Generator Bike, or play the Air Harp! 

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In our pediatric dental exhibit, your child can learn about oral health in an unintimidating environment. Brush the model teeth and inspect for cavities, then hop into a REAL dentist chair to examine the teeth of a Toothasaurus! Sponsored by Dimock, Weinberg & Cherry.  

Toothasaurus is made possible, in part by Delta Dental Foundation

The Matching Wall is an engaging game which complements our Science of You exhibit! Kids are encouraged to answer questions about the skeletal, digestive, circulatory and muscular systems of the human body. Adults and children alike will learn something new on this educational journey!

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Match Madness is dedicated to
James Karl, former Executive Director.

Guests ages four and under can crawl, climb, and slide in our beautiful treehouse. This special room is not only fun, active, and entertaining but allows your baby to develop their motor skills. This is a safe space separated from the rest of the exhibits designed especially for your baby and toddler. The area is cozy and squishy allowing your baby to explore textures, shapes, and sounds. The revitalization of this exhibit is made possible, in part by New Hanover County and the Landfall Foundation.

This section of the Museum allows little learners to build on their understanding of what is inside their own bodies, how we differ from other mammals, play doctor, and enter a real science lab!  The Science of You features the nCino Virtual Reality experience, Skeleworld, Little Beaker's Lab, Wellness Way, and more! 


The Virtual Reality is sponsored by nCino.

Sponsored by Wilmington Health, this exhibit has three main focuses- infant care, anatomy, and wellness. Through role playing with dolls, not only will children learn the basics of infant care, they will improve their social, language, and motor skills as well as learn empathy and responsibility. This exhibit aims to educate children about anatomy and how systems in our body help keep us healthy. Children will also learn how antibodies and white blood cells work together to fight off any germs that may have entered their body with the interactive maze.