".....The Duke Energy Children's Museum opened in 1998 and has since consistently ranked in the top 10 children's museums in the U.S.. The museum's exhibits allow kids to climb, crawl, explore and learn about themselves and the world around them. Discover hands-on-fun for kids of all ages in the eight educational and dramatic exhibit areas, including two especially designed for pre-school age children and younger---Little Sprouts Farm and Kid's Town. Each year, the children's museum presents over 1800 hours of programming for children covering topics such as arts, culture, reading, science and more. At the Duke Energy Children's Museum, fun and learning go hand-in-hand.
"More than one million people visit annually in The Union Terminal in which "three museums are located" and since 1998 includes the "Duke Energy Children's Museum"...An estimate is that there are over 200,000 young people through-hands-on exhibits and programming that are reached at this location. As a center for the entire community, more than 700 events are held in the building each year. According to a recent survey and an announced ranking in the Cincinnati Enquirer, "CLEOPATRA -The Exhibition", in the Duke Energy Children's Museum, now ranks in the top five of such presentations in the nation....Always, The Duke Energy Children's Museum has ranked in the "top ten in the nation"...
"CLEOPATRA: THE SEARCH FOR THE LAST QUEEN OF EGYPT" is the main attraction for everyone in the Duke Energy Children's Museum. The exhibition is open 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mondays through Thursdays,"last entry at 5:00 PM", 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Fridays and Saturdays, "last entry at 8:00 PM", 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 PM on Sunday's, "last entry at 6:00 PM". Tickets vary in price with Adults @ $23.00, child: $15.00, Senior: $19.00 with Member Adult: $14.00, Member Child: $10.00...
"The Union Terminal Rotunda's standard museum entry into the Duke Energy Children's Museum as it was established in 1998"
"A view of the lower levels of Duke Energy Children's Museum"
"Further as/close-view of lower level available w/restricted entry re/camera"
"The main lobby's lower level entry into the popular Cleopatra exhibit"
"The Duke Energy Children's gift shop with gracious lady hostesses"
"The lower lobby entry into the main portion of the Duke Energy Children's Museum opens up to a world of fascination for children--- restrictions apply as a camera is not permitted"
".....The Duke Energy Children's Museum is entirely interactive, allowing children to play and explore and to learn about nature and how the world works. Almost every activity provides educational opportunities for children of all ages, while still offering areas specifically geared towards certain age groups. Since it first opened to the public in 1998, the museum has consistently been ranked among the United States' top 10 children's museums.
".....The museum also hosts special weekly programs for children throughout the year, including story times, cultural activities, and explorations of science and art. Most of these events are free and do not require an advance registration. If you purchase a "Museum Center Membership" on the same day of your visit, the price paid for admission will be discounted from your membership price. There are also discounts on tickets when purchased in combination with tickets for other museums at the Museum Center, special events, and the OMNIMAX Theater, the Duke Energy Children's Museum is handicap-accessible by elevator.
".....The museum is entirely one level. Elevators and escalators run from the rotunda to the lower level. The museum is open Monday--Saturday from 10 A.M. -- 5 P.M. and Sunday from 11 A.M. -- 6 P.M.. The museum is closed on the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas...."Voice guidance systems" and "touch boxes" allow the visually impaired guests to experience the museum. The special boxes contain models and toys that are not displayed for the general public...
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