Everything Under The Sun: Bring Your Imagination To Kids Discovery Museum

Mother and child engaged in an art project.

Do you have children? Have you ever wanted to take them on a trip to a land of imagination, a land where they can explore the way the world works and have fun doing it? If you happen to live on Bainbridge Island in the State of Washington, you've probably heard of KIDS DISCOVERY MUSEUM, and you may actually have visited.

If you like sharing learning opportunities with your children, love to see that smile and laugh of delight on his/her face, seen that lovely moment when he/she "gets it", this is a match for you. Even for children with special needs, this is a place that considers what your child needs.

For instance, the museum opens specifically for children with autism between 10 and 11:30 AM, before the museum is open to the public. That way, these children, who can be easily overwhelmed and overstimulated, can visit when the museum is quieter and staff have the time to be more supportive. The museum does ask that you call ahead, since they admit only a certain number of individuals for the program, if you want to be assured of being able to enter when you go, but if there is room, you are welcome to join.

Sensory Sunday, planned by Magnolia Behavior Therapy will be held on Sunday, June 25. Again the museum offers the same conditions as for the early opening for children with autism. At those times children with sensory disorders and autism will be able to benefit, in addition to the quieter atmosphere, from additional therapist guidance.

Do you like bees? Are you curious about their behavior and how they work together? Charles Schafer, a beekeeper is at the museum, also on Sunday, from 1:30 to 2:30 PM, to give you and you children a closeup look at what bees do in a beehive. And, have your children write down any questions, because Mr. Schaefer will be answering them, too. Find out how vital those pollinators are to plant life. Without them, there would be very little plant life.

Do your children have a passion for art? Then save Saturday, July 8 from 10 AM to 2 PM to bring the entire family to the plaza between Kids Discovery Museum and the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. You can choose from a wide variety of art activities, ones you can do together, or ones that you can watch your child engage in. And if you haven't visited the museum before, you might be able to check it out, since admission is free all day.

Beekeeper Charles Schafer coming to the museum on Sunday.

As you can tell, the Museum has a calendar full of activities for children and their parents. But this is not all they do. There are exhibits designed to engage the attention of children of various ages, and even parents, too. So, if you're in the area, come on down, and make sure to bring the children. It's bound to be a great experience for all!