Children's museum plans huge renovation

Arts and Culture

Imagine It, the children's museum of Atlanta, will close later this month for renovations. The central exhibit when it reopens will be "Gateway to the World," which is designed as a two-story climbing structure. The exhibit will invite children to climb through the layers of the earth and enter a child-powered, rotating globe. Courtesy of Imagine It

"Step Up to Science" will bring STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) to life for children. Courtesy of Imagine It

"Fundamentally Food" will invite visitors to experience how food functions as an integral part of daily life. Educational programming and role playing on the farm, in the grocery store and in the new "diner" area will promote an understanding about the path of food from farm to table, introduce food as a significant aspect of all cultures, and more. Courtesy of Imagine It

Through four learning environments, "Tools for Solutions" explores the science of building. The multilayered zone will incorporate building workshops in a new lab in the museum. Courtesy of Imagine It

"Leaping into Learning -- Toddler Zone" provides the museum's youngest visitors with opportunities for self-discovery and developing self-confidence. Courtesy of Imagine It

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Imagine It, the children's museum of Atlanta, will close later this month for renovations. The central exhibit when it reopens will be "Gateway to the World," which is designed as a two-story climbing structure. The exhibit will invite children to climb through the layers of the earth and enter a child-powered, rotating globe. Courtesy of Imagine It

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