Museum Adventures

Last week, Jack and I had plans to go to Minocqua, WI to Jim Peck's Wildwood Center (Northwoods zoo) with friends from Pelican school. With threat of rain and little ones, we decided a change of plans was in order and found ourselves at the Northwoods Children's Museum http://www.northwoodschildrensmuseum.com/. 

We have been to the museum before but of course it's always new and exciting to Jack! What I love about this museum is that there is something for everyone- ages 1-10 have a great time! This time Jacks had some definite favorites!

Driving in the ambulance in the Medical exhibit

Talking with kids as a Park Ranger

Scooting around on Jack size vehicles

Then today, we found ourselves looking for something to do. The morning temperatures were in the 60s and the  Central Wisconsin Children's Museum 

had come as a recommendation from a friend. It was a 30 minute drive, $5 admission and a lot of fun :)

There are some definite similarities in the museums but surprisingly a lot of differences. Both have a grocery shopping area with "carts" (which Jack loves!), and art centers. This museum had some new activities that Jack found extremely entertaining as well as a train table, music performance area complete with a stage, and a weather reporting desk. http://www.cwchildrensmuseum.org/

Shopping for food, groceries, and small cars.

"Little Kids" area. Lots of smaller toys in a section that is secluded from some of the busier areas. There were trucks, magenta, dolls, and this fun ball sorting station.

A "Healthy Heroes" play place where kids are encouraged to climb on small rock walls, build with giant blocks, balance on a beam, and play on this foam equipment.

There was also a snack area downstairs where we could take a break away from the action and have a small snack I had brought along- rejuvenate our energy stores for more FUN!

Jack would give both centers 2 thumbs up. And as I said before, the beauty f both places is there is plenty to do foray years to come!