New exhibits for families at The Magic House
The popular children's museum offers hands-on learning experiences for children of all ages to use their imaginations to create, invent, problem-solve, explore, and discover.
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The Magic House is one of the top children’s museums in the nation. Located in Kirkwood, the popular attraction inspires children to discover the world through play as they explore hundreds of interactive exhibits that educate as much as they entertain.
In an environment where childhood is protected and celebrated, The Magic House encourages children to engage in purposeful play as they explore simple machines in Wonder Works; conduct an experiment in the Science Lab; discover a new culture in our World Traveler Gallery; create a masterpiece in the Art Studio; take on the role of a doctor, veterinarian, banker; and other community members in the Children’s Village; and so much more.
Below is a preview of the exhibits that are currently available and what's in store for 2023.
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Children's China
January 21–September 4
Take a trip to China, with no passport required! Children’s China transports families halfway across the globe to experience what life is like for children in China today. Six immersive, hands-on environments celebrate the culture of China. Kids can care for pandas in the Panda Reserve, learn to write Chinese words in the School, make dumplings in the Home and create Chinese lanterns in the Park. And every day, kids can participate in a dragon parade with traditional instruments and costumes. Created by The Magic House, Children’s China is a nationally traveling exhibit designed to increase understanding of the Chinese culture.
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Xavier Riddle & the Secret Museum: The Exhibit
February 4–August 20
Based on the popular PBS KIDS® TV series Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum, this brand-new exhibit will allow families to sneak through a hidden passage to the Secret Museum and use a hologram to unlock three different times in history to meet inspirational heroes. Uncover a dinosaur skeleton with paleontologist Mary Anning, explore a secret garden with botanist George Washington Carver, and look at X-rays with chemist Marie Curie. In the Hall of Heroes, learn the traits of a hero and how you can be a hero today. Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum is sponsored by the Crawford Taylor Foundation.
Soccer Training Center Exhibit
March 16
The Magic House and St. Louis CITY SC teamed up to create a new soccer-themed exhibit, which will feature a team locker room, training center, and state-of-the-art soccer simulator. The locker room will mimic CITYPARK's modern one-of-a-kind design. To train like a pro, young athletes can work on their agility, strength, and cardio in the training center. Then, before heading onto the pitch, listen to an inspirational speech from head coach Bradley Carnell. The highlight of the exhibit will be a soccer simulator, where kids can kick a real soccer ball into a virtual net.
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May 26–July 4
The Magic House’s backyard will once again be transformed into a beachfront park, with 10 truckloads of sand. Visitors can take a stroll along the boardwalk, search for seashells at the shell dig, relax under a colorful beach umbrella, and build a sandcastle alongside world-champion sand sculptor Dan Belcher, who will be sculpting a 75-ton sandcastle.
June 2–September 11
At the MADE for Kids makerspace (5127 Delmar), visitors will be able to crawl, climb, and slide through an innovative playscape that artist Eric Lennartson is creating on-site almost entirely out of packing tape—15 miles of tape to be exact!
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SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem
September 2–January 15
Ruh-roh! Scooby-Doo and the gang invite families to solve a gem of a mystery when the SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem exhibit comes to The Magic House. This immersive experience allows families to analyze clues and put their problem-solving skills to the test. Families and young detectives will work through the rooms of the mansion, meeting different characters of the iconic TV show that has captivated fans for more than five decades.
Ciao Bambini
Opens September 23
From pizzas to piazzas, Ciao Bambini will transport families to Italy. The exhibit will highlight Italy’s world-renowned architecture, art and food, and pay tribute to its significant historical contributions while showing what life is like for children in Italy today.
This post was created by SLM Partner Studio on behalf of the The Magic House. Visit magichouse.org/exhibits to learn more about current and upcoming exhibits.
