Step back in time to our bustling 1950s-themed diner where teamwork and math are always on the menu! The Gilbert Grill provides a realistic restaurant setting where children practice the social and practical skills needed to run a successful business. From taking orders at the counter to serving up "blue plate specials," this exhibit turns a meal out into a powerful lesson in cooperation.

This exhibit encourages visitors to practice restaurant etiquette while applying mental math during the exchange of play money. It provides a fun way to develop literacy and sequencing skills as children read menus and follow order slips to "cook" for their friends. Whether you are the head chef behind the grill or a hungry customer in a vintage booth, the Gilbert Grill offers a nostalgic way to engage with the local community.

Ignite your imagination on our larger-than-life light wall where color and creativity collide! Pixel Peg allows visitors to use light as their medium, creating glowing masterpieces by arranging oversized translucent pegs into beautiful patterns and designs. This massive "Lite Brite" style experience transforms simple shapes into vibrant works of art.

This exhibit encourages visitors to explore spatial reasoning and geometric patterns by building and testing visual structures peg by peg. It provides a tactile way to experiment with symmetry and design while observing the relationship between light and color. Whether you are following a template or creating a unique free-form mural, Pixel Peg offers a brilliant way to see your brightest ideas come to life.

Discover where your food comes from in this hands-on journey through the fields! Farm to Table invites children to explore the connection between agriculture and their daily lives through interactive harvesting. From gathering eggs at the coop to picking produce and collecting honey, this exhibit makes the origins of our favorite foods tangible and fun.

This exhibit encourages visitors to learn about biology and math by matching colors and sizes, weighing the harvest on scales, and sorting items into specialized bins. It provides a physical way to experiment with the food cycle while developing an appreciation for the roles farmers play in our community. Whether you are carefully gathering eggs or organizing the day's crop, Farm to Table offers a wonderful way to engage with the natural world.

Step into the role of a researcher and explore the building blocks of the world around us! The Science Lab is a dedicated space for budding scientists to wonder, question, and discover through five interactive, inquiry-based stations. This lab fosters critical thinking by inviting children to use real scientific tools and vocabulary to investigate nature, chemistry, and physics.

This exhibit encourages visitors to investigate the concepts of force, molecular bonding, and light properties. From building molecules with magnetic Snatoms to testing structural resilience in the Impact Testing Lab, children practice the scientific method through direct observation. Every day at 1:00 PM, the lab features Daily Science Time, where an educator leads a hands-on discovery session at the rotating feature station. Since the activities at this station change every week, there is always something new to learn. Whether you are peering through the Microscope Station or navigating the sealed Anaerobic Chamber, the Science Lab is the perfect place to ignite a lifelong passion for discovery.

Take center stage and explore the magic of the performing arts! This immersive exhibit invites children to step into the spotlight and discover the world of theater and digital media. Featuring a professional-grade green screen and a variety of costumes, visitors can transport themselves to new worlds or put on a show for their friends and family.

This exhibit encourages visitors to explore creative expression and digital technology by interacting with real-time video effects. It provides a fun way to develop storytelling skills as children choose costumes and act out scenes in front of the camera. Whether you are the star of the play or the director behind the scenes, Lights! Camera! Action! offers a powerful way to engage with the art of performance.

Journey through a unique environment designed to engage and delight all your senses! The Sensory Portal is an immersive, calming space that invites visitors to explore light, texture, and sound in a whole new way. With interactive displays that react to touch and movement, this exhibit provides a soothing yet stimulating experience for explorers of all ages.

This exhibit encourages visitors to explore sensory processing and self-regulation through artistic and tactile interaction. It provides a peaceful way to observe how light and sound change based on human input, making it a perfect spot for quiet discovery. Whether you are watching shifting patterns or feeling unique textures, the Sensory Portal offers a gentle way to engage with the wonder of the senses.

Build, design, and climb in the ultimate indoor fort-building adventure! Fortopia is a world dedicated to the art of construction and architectural play. Featuring our signature tall "bunk" bed structure, children can explore different levels of play while using a variety of materials to design secret hideouts and test their engineering skills.

This exhibit encourages visitors to explore structural design and teamwork by building from the ground up. The tall bunk bed provides a high-energy way to develop gross motor skills and spatial awareness as children navigate heights and incorporate the permanent furniture into their imaginative landscapes. Whether you are claiming the "top bunk" for your headquarters or draping fabrics to create a tunnel below, Fortopia offers a hands-on way to engage with the joy of building.

Enter a world of endless imagination where the only limit is what you can dream up! Grandma’s Clubhouse is home to our famous "Big Blue Blocks"—a set of oversized, foam building shapes that allow children to create their own unique play environments. This room encourages classic, open-ended play where building blocks turn into memories.

This exhibit encourages visitors to explore engineering and social cooperation by designing and constructing giant structures together. It provides a physical way to experiment with balance, scale, and spatial reasoning while turning a pile of blocks into a castle or a spaceship. Whether you are building a cozy fort or a towering skyscraper, Grandma’s Clubhouse offers a massive way to engage with the power of play.

Step into the world of animal medicine and become a hero for our furry friends! The Vet Clinic invites young animal lovers to take on the role of a veterinarian to care for adorable pretend patients. From performing "check-ups" with stethoscopes to examining X-rays and administering care, children learn the importance of empathy and the science behind animal health.

This exhibit encourages visitors to learn about biology and compassion by diagnosing "ailments" and nurturing their stuffed patients back to health. It provides a physical way to experiment with medical tools while exploring the rewarding career paths within a veterinary office. Whether you are checking a heartbeat or bandaging a paw, the Vet Clinic offers a heartwarming way to engage with the world of animal care.

Permission to board! Navigate the deep seas as the commander of your own imaginary vessel. The USS Gilbert invites junior sailors to step inside a submarine environment to explore the wonders of the ocean through pure imagination. From peering through the periscope to "manning" the ship’s controls, children can dive deep into nautical roleplay and life beneath the waves.

This exhibit encourages visitors to explore underwater storytelling and teamwork by pretending to manage the various duties of a submarine crew. It provides an immersive setting to learn about ocean exploration and the thrill of discovery through creative play. Whether you are "steering" through a coral reef or spotting sea life from the deck, the USS Gilbert offers a deep dive into the world of imaginary naval adventure.