{"id":217,"date":"2011-03-28T22:38:49","date_gmt":"2011-03-28T22:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kansascityparentsplace.coolopticalillusions.com\/?p=217"},"modified":"2011-04-06T12:34:29","modified_gmt":"2011-04-06T17:34:29","slug":"kidscape-at-the-johnson-county-museum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kansascityparentsplace.coolopticalillusions.com\/kansas-city-activities\/indoor-activities\/kidscape-at-the-johnson-county-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"KidScape at the Johnson County Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"
The KidScape permanent exhibit at the Johnson County Museum is one of the best-kept secrets in Kansas City. \u00a0This exhibit encourages imaginative play while teaching children about communities and suburbs. The museum has set-up a kid-sized suburban street where kids can let their imaginations run wild while playing in a park, bookstore, boutique, theater, city hall, hospital, farm, dime store, and factory. After the kids are finished in the suburbs, you can head through the rest of the museum where they can learn about the development of Johnson County and play in the interactive exhibit.<\/p>\n
Overall we like KidScape because: <\/strong><\/p>\n Hours:<\/strong> Admission:<\/strong> Ages: <\/strong>KidScape is great for most ages. The Museum\u2019s website suggests the exhibit is for ages 3 to 9. However, we believe that it can reach a broader age range. KidScape caters to many different interests. Depending on your child, they may enjoy a certain area longer than others. Kids younger than 3 may not make the educational connections, but they will enjoy the kid-sized landscape and the various activities.<\/p>\n Park<\/strong> City Hall<\/strong> Bookstore<\/strong> Theater<\/strong> Hospital<\/strong> Boutique<\/strong> The kid\u2019s exhibit continues around the corner from the Boutique \u2013 it is small, so don\u2019t miss it!!<\/strong><\/p>\n Farm<\/strong> Dime Store<\/strong> Factory<\/strong> The rest of the Johnson County Museum:<\/strong> Insider tips: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nTuesday – Saturday 10:00am – 4:30pm
\nSunday 1:00pm – 4:30pm<\/p>\n
\nFREE<\/p>\n
\nThe first suburban area you\u2019ll encounter as you enter the exhibit is the park. In the small, green astro-turf covered area, kids enjoy playing:<\/p>\n\n
\nThis suburban building, is similar to Thomas the Train or Brio train sets and tables. Here kids can:<\/p>\n\n
\nThis is a perfect \u201cstore\u201d for children who love to read. The area is filled with:<\/p>\n\n
\nMany children, of all ages, spend most of their time at this suburban landmark. Here, kids can put on a play or sing to entertain the adults or friends. The younger ones can flip the stage lights on and off, sing, dress up, and run across the stage. The area includes:<\/p>\n\n
\nThis is a perfect room for kids interested in hospitals, doctors, or learning about the body. It is also a great place to introduce the littler ones to doctor\u2019s tools and start minimizing the fear of the doctor\u2019s office. The walls are painted to look like a mini-operating room where kids can:<\/p>\n\n
\nKids into fashion, drawing or art would like this \u201cshop\u201d. There is a large desk with multiple seats and paper for kids to create a \u201cmood\u201d board. They can use the provided art supplies \u2013 crayons, colored pencils, glue, pipe cleaners, and magazine cut-outs to build their design collections. They are encouraged to post their creations on the wall. Or, if your child is not interested in fashion, they can create a creative picture.<\/p>\n
\nAt this stop, kids:<\/p>\n\n
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\nHere, kids can:<\/p>\n\n
\nKids use the provided \u00a0pieces to build small trucks and ship good across the county<\/p>\n
\nThe actual exhibit at the museum is fantastic and should not be missed. While the younger kids may not understand the history, they will enjoy playing with some of the interactive stations. The exhibit details the history of the development of Johnson County and the suburbs. Some things your kids may enjoy:<\/p>\n\n
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