Saturday, December 5, 2009

Playing is children’s work

We’ve been to a lot of children’s museums on our vacations, some of which have been named top in the country.  While in Rochester, Derek brought us to the Strong Museum of Play.  This museum is, by far, the best museum we’ve ever been to.  These photos don’t do it justice.  I was too busy staring and playing to take many photos.

There was a recreation of a grocery store where the kids could shop and check themselves out.  There was a recreation of Sesame Street and an entire pirate ship as well as a recreation of the Berenstein Bears town.  There was a “History of Video Game” exhibits with dozens of arcade games to play as well as an exhibit of the history of toys (we spent hours in this section!).  I could go on and on.  The attention to detail was just amazing.

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IMG_0117 The girls hosted a cooking show!

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Weather Man Dan

3 comments:

  1. That looks like a FUN museum!! Now why don't they have stuff like that around here?!

    I remember Charlotte in the dress Lucy is wearing. So sweet. <3

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  2. Great pictures and post! So sorry I had to stay back that day.

    Love ya
    M

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  3. What a fantastic museum. I will have to bring Tucker and Avery there. I think your dad looks like a natural; he would give "Smiling Tom" a run for his money. See you soon.

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