Lunar Life: Destination Mars takes guests on a tour through a habitat on the moon.

Grow food, mine materials, and explore slingshot travel in space in this one-of-a-kind exhibit.

Stop in Command Central, receive your mission, and start exploring!

Try. Toggle. Test.

On the Tinker Wall you can flip switches, ding bells, and see what happens! Cultivate your curiosity by testing a variety of building materials: 16 switches, 15 light fixtures, flooring, sandpaper, and too much fun. Did we mention there is a party light?

This wall is basically a toddler paradise (though we notice older children and grown-ups love it, too!).

Listen to other people share about where they live and where they have traveled and then share your story.

At Tell Us Your Story, you can listen to videos of other guests sharing where they are from and what makes it special. But you can also leave your mark on the exhibit and share your story as well.

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Explore New Year celebrations in South Korea, China, and Vietnam.

Children can participate in activities such as drumming and storytelling. From telling the Nian Monster story in a small theater to discovering different dishes served for breakfast as an eye spy game, children will be captivated by the rich history, beauty, and fun of these Asian New Year festivals.

This exhibit is in partnership with the Freeman Foundation and the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM).

Want to learn more about Asian Culture? Check out our resources.