There’s something about a good children’s museum that puts a
child-like spark in the heart of every playful parent. The Children’s Museum at
La Habra is able to do that before you even step foot inside. From the parking
lot, you pass the historic train-depot-turned-theatre building that looks
mostly abandoned, a few old train cars including a caboose from 1942 and giant
dinosaur topiaries along the entry path.
Once you get inside, the bright colors and stimulating
patterns beckon you to run, touch and play with everything you can get your
hands on. The Museum has 14 hands on activities with 7 galleries including one
rotating exhibit. Little ones can dig for dinosaur bones, pump gas, ride a
miniature carousel, “drive” a bus, put their hand in a lion’s mouth and build a
castle out of giant blocks.
Of all the exhibits, it seems the most popular is the market
where kids can load up their shopping carts with pretend food and cash out at
the register. Watching the imagination and interpersonal communication pour out
of the kids in this relaxed kid-friendly environment is inspiring.
Keep an ear out for the announcements alerting visitors to
participate in daily events like caboose tours and animal meet and greets. And
don’t forget to give your little superstar the opportunity to show their talent
on stage! Visit the Theatre Gallery where kids can dress up, read scripts, or
sing their favorite songs.
If animals are your thing, head to the far end of the Museum
to the Nature Walk Gallery and get up close and personal with animals from all
over the world. Stand next to towering bears, a leaping lion, and a small
exhibit of live animals.
At $8 per person (kids under 2 are free) this Museum is a
steal by providing magical family memories and hours of fun.
The Children’s Museum at La Habra is located at 301 South
Euclid Street, La Habra, CA 90631. For hours and additional information, visit
their website at http://www.lahabracity.com/custom.cfm?name=cmlh.cfm.
*Reprinted from my page on Yahoo! Voices*
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