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Providence Children’s Museum
Opens New Discovery Studio
PROVIDENCE, RI – On July 7, Providence Children’s Museum debuts Discovery Studio,
a vibrant new space for open-ended art and science exploration, where
rotating activities will inspire children's discovery, imaginative play
and creative expression.
Each week, families will delve into a different theme with multiple
activity stations and an intriguing selection of materials.
Children will use magnifying glasses to examine natural objects,
investigate sand and water, explore the art and science of light and
color, and much more. Challenges and imaginative ideas for
further exploration will foster kids’ creativity, encouraging them to
use their imaginations, experiment with new ideas and forms of
expression, and develop and test their own theories.
Part art studio and part nature lab, Discovery Studio’s
beautiful environment is designed to inspire wonder, surrounding
visitors with children’s work and artful objects – shells, prisms,
gears and living things – plus earthy colors and abundant natural
light, creating a relaxed yet stimulating atmosphere.
Discovery Studio will also help Providence Children’s
Museum raise awareness about the importance of creative play for
children's healthy development. “We need to nurture childhood
creativity and ensure it extends into adulthood,” said Museum Executive
Director Janice O’Donnell. “One important way to do this is to
provide plenty of opportunities for open-ended play and
exploration. Discovery Studio is designed to do just
that.” A selection of parent resources and take-home materials
will encourage families to make time for imaginative exploration at
home.
Individuals can contribute to the Museum’s Thrive Drive to support the creation of Discovery Studio. Visit www.childrenmuseum.org for more information about Discovery Studio and the Thrive Drive.
This Summer in Discovery Studio
| July 7 - 11 • Opening Celebration! Sample a selection of imaginative activities that will be offered in Discovery Studio. |
August 4 - 8 • Animal Adventures Create critters, craft wild habitats and encounter live animals. |
| July 14 - 18 • Nature Investigators Create with and examine objects from the natural world. |
August 11 - 15 • Light and Color Experiment with the art and science of color mixing. |
| July 21 - 25 • Block Builders Tackle engineering challenges with an assortment of interesting blocks. |
August 18 - 24 • Texture Trace Experience sensory explorations from mild to messy. |
| July 28 - August 1 • Earth and Water Investigate the movement of water, scoop sand and sculpt clay. |
August 25 - 31 • Re-Constructors Sculpt and build with an artful array of recycled materials. |
