DALLAS — The Perot Children's Museum will nearly double in size after the space is redesigned with new interactive exhibits and experiences, according to a press release from the museum.
The redesign will increase the size of the Moody Family Children’s Museum from 6,259 square feet to nearly 11,000 square feet, the release states. The current children's museum will close in early January 2025 and reopen in May 2025, according to the press release.
The renovated exhibit will feature an expanded toddler area, a creative makery where children can foster skills in design and engineering, an "Imaginarium" interactive and multi-sensory experience, a large outdoor area including a programmable waterfall and a climbing structure designed by Toshiko MacAdam, the release states.
“The redesign continues the Perot Museum’s founding vision to deliver cutting-edge science education to children and families in our community,” Linda Silver, Eugene McDermott CEO of the Perot Museum, said. “For more than a decade, we have been inspired by the children and families who have grown with us. The renovation to the Moody Family Children’s Museum ensures our visitors will never outgrow the Perot.”
The museum partnered with NorthernLight and Bruns design-build contractors for the project, which specializes in active early education for museums and public spaces.
Children's Health will partner with the museum to present the Imaginarium exhibit, the release states.
While the Children's Museum is closed for the redesign, popular exhibits will still be available starting in mid-January 2025, according to the press release.
“The new space will engage children and parents by encouraging exploration and sparking fascination for the world around them,” said Mike Spiewak, vice president of exhibitions and operations of the Perot Museum.