Fee:
$5.00 for children 1
and older and adults.
Hours:
Curiosity Connection
In order to provide a quality experience in Curiosity Connection, visits will be limited to one hour.
Wednesday through Saturday
10 - 11am
11:15 - 12:15
1:15 - 2:15
2:30 - 3:30
Sunday
12 - 1 pm
1:15 - 2:15
2:30 - 3:30
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Discount ticket packages are available at the information desk.
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Curiosity Connection™ is an exciting hands-on play environment where children ages 1 - 5 and their families can
play, discover and learn together.
PHILOSOPHY:
Children need to play. Play encourages creative thinking, problem solving, pre-academic skills, language development, social interaction and motor development. These important skills enhance self esteem, prepare children for school and beyond, and are further enriched when grown-ups join in the fun. So let your child take the lead and have a great time!
Suggested Play Scenarios
Experienced play facilitators welcome all visitors, provide a brief orientation, answer questions, and promote an environment for learning through play.
In Curiosity Connection young children can embark on any number of adventures in a safe, clean, imaginative play environment representing Pennsylvania landscape, people, and wildlife.
CREATIVE PLAY ZONES:
Living Forest: A multi-sensory forest allows children to discover Pennsylvania wildlife during the day and night.
Industry and Transportation Zone:
A miniature vehicle assembly line allows children the opportunity to build a
variety of trucks.
Farmland: An interactive garden including apple trees and a child-sized farm truck provide children the opportunity to experience a day on
the farm. |
Construction Zone: Imagination
and a variety of building materials allow children and adults to create unique structures.
Art Wall: An erasable glass wall, colorful vinyl forms, and special markers allow young artists to create unusual works of art.
Infant Zone: A safe corner for our youngest visitors, includes multi-sensory toys for children under 1. |
CURIOSITY CONNECTION’s new permanent transportation-themed, active play space will open on July 1, 2008. The doors to the adjacent space will be removed, and the “back room” will become a permanent part of Curiosity Connection.
Transportation Space (click here for .pdf of flyer)
Click on the thumbnails below to view a larger version.
  
  
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