The Magic House Children's Museum

The Magic House Children's Museum

The Magic House is a great place for kids. As I said in my overview blog, The Magic House is not just all about magic. It cost us about $8.50 for an adult admission, and with the coupon, the kids got in free. The staff was very friendly and helpful there. At the desk where you enter they had maps to take with you and a large map on the wall to tell you where you were and how to get to where you wanted to go. We started out on one side where we learned all about plants, and the kids even got to climb up into a soybean. There was an interactive art display where you could create your own art right on the wall. It was also fun to play detective and use clues to determine fake art from the real thing. The best thing about the Magic House is that everything was touchable. In the music room, we learned all about how to make music in new and interesting ways, even by just sitting. My boys liked playing bank teller, learning about electricity and even playing at anchorman on kids TV. There were whole rooms dedicated to different activities, and all of it is hands on. From painting, building with tools, looking at specimens under a microscope, and even water activities, there was never a lack for something to touch. My boys especially enjoyed the Lewis and Clark area. The adventure was more than my mother and I were expecting, but we wouldn't change a thing. You can fully expect to spend a whole day exploring and discovering at the Magic House. There truly is something for everyone. Another activity my boys particularly liked was following a fishing lure down a stream and catching it with their poles. Despite a large crowd, there was room and opportunity to fully explore all there was to offer. This is definitely a trip worth repeating. More attractions to follow...