Wonderscope opens newest exhibit

Wonderscope Children’s Museum of Kansas City, 5700 King St., Shawnee, celebrated the opening of its new exhibit, “Build Your Own Raceways,” on Nov. 13 with the exhibit’s funder, the Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties.

With “Build Your Own Raceways,” children can experiment with design and engineering, and work as collaborators in the exhibit’s hands-on environment. In addition, children can launch balls down the tracks and learn about energy, motion, friction, force and gravity as they see the balls travel from loop to loop.

Programs will enhance exhibit concepts and provide opportunities for children to develop new knowledge from their experiences.

“The Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties is proud to be a part of the ‘Build Your Own Raceways’ science experience,” Gina McCord, Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties president, said. “We are excited to partner with Wonderscope Children’s Museum of Kansas City to help provide children access to programs that encourage learning through their imagination and hands-on discovery.”

Building on the strengths and popularity of the current Raceways exhibit, the 600-square-foot exhibit will be the second in a series that creates the foundation for a new museum facility featuring quality educational experiences. As part of the new vision, Wonderscope will prototype areas that will add greater educational depth and reach.

“The ‘Build Your Own Raceways’ exhibit and other prototype experiences are excellent ways for the museum to keep the current experience relevant and dynamic for our children, while preparing for the future,” Lauranne Hess, Wonderscope executive director, said. “We’re so grateful for our partnership with the Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties to help make this new vision possible.”

For information, visit www.wonderscope.org or call 287-8888.

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