Travel the World: Argentina’s Niños
Open through September 14
Families will feel like they have traveled to Argentina as they explore Argentina’s Niños!
Featuring five immersive environments, visitors will be introduced to Spanish as they explore an Argentine school and learn about Casa Rosada (Pink House), the office of Argentina’s president similar to the United States’ White House. Honoring the country’s love for futbol (soccer), children will be able to dress in an Argentine national futbol team kit (uniform) and take a penalty shot like Argentina’s star player Lionel Messi. At the market, families will shop for produce, select a sweet treat from the bakery or visit a butcher to gather ingredients to grill a traditional Argentine family meal. Families will enjoy making empanadas and mate, a popular drink in Argentina, in a traditional home. Children will also learn about the gauchos as well as explore the countryside as they climb the Andes Mountains. The exhibit features a replica of La Boca, a beautiful neighborhood where children can contribute to a vibrant street painting, just like they would find in Argentina.
Argentina’s Nińos is part of a cultural exhibit series created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum to introduce children to cultures from around the world. Argentina’s Nińos is the second offering in Thanksgiving Point’s Travel the World exhibit series, which will also include Namaste India (October 4 – January 6). Argentina’s Niños was created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum and generously made possible by the Crawford Taylor Foundation and The Dana Brown Charitable Trust, U.S. Bank Trustee.
Sensory Friendly Tuesday Evenings
To meet the needs of our community, we are excited to announce Sensory Friendly Tuesday Evenings. Families are invited to explore the museum in a sensory-modified environment with lights turned down, reduced sound, and extra signage to help create a safe and less stimulating environment. There will also be a designated quiet area for those who need a respite. These evenings are reserved exclusively for families and children with special needs, autism, or sensory processing differences.
1st and 3rd Tuesdays, every month
5 – 8 pm
Free for Thanksgiving Point members and included with regular venue admission
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