NEW YORK – The children of New York State can now enjoy a giant museum dedicated just to them.
Located in the historic state park and national landmark Spa State Park, the 16,000-square-foot Saratoga Children’s Museum offers engaging exhibits and interactive programming for children of all ages.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday the opening of the fully accessible facility, the first major public-facing operation at the Lincoln Bathhouse since the 1990s. $3.1 million to move the museum to the historic Lincoln Bathhouse on Broadway in Saratoga Spa State Park.
The Children’s Museum features rebuilt and renovated exhibits, plus a new slate of STEM exhibits where visitors can experience and learn through hands-on activities.
There’s also a simulated grocery store that includes a cash register with a fully functional scanner, while the interactive firehouse display allows guests to extinguish a virtual fire.
Kids can pick vegetables at the farm exhibit, record a news segment on the museum’s news station, or serve ice cream and learn how it’s made at the ice cream parlor.
The museum was built with universal accessibility in mind, the museum also features a relaxing room that provides a quiet space to unwind with soothing tactile elements.
Founded in 1990 by parents and community educators, the Saratoga Children’s Museum is dedicated to creating an interactive community that inspires curiosity, sparks imagination and fosters discovery. The museum is committed to actively engaging parents in children’s learning, serving as a resource for area school districts, and ensuring that its programs and services are accessible to all children.
For more information about the Children’s Museum, visit www.cmssny.org.
“The opening of the Children’s Museum adds another great attraction to our growing list of partners in the beautiful natural surroundings of Saratoga Spa State Park,” said Governor Hochul. “The Park for the Arts initiative will continue to define Saratoga Springs as a year-round destination for world-class arts programming, and this project marks an important milestone in our efforts to restore and reactivate National Historic Landmark structures throughout the park”.
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