The Great Explorations Children's Museum was awarded a $126,480 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) program. The grant will enable the museum to design and fabricate new exhibit space to enhance the well-being and impact of its living collection. Specifically, the museum will purchase supplies and materials to create new enclosures for its live animal exhibits that include species-specific environments to encourage natural behaviors. The new exhibit space will feature an animal enrichment wall, a water filtration system, a hydroponic garden, and food storage and preparation areas. This multipurpose space will allow the museum to conduct daily demonstrations, hands-on animal encounters, and nature-themed programming to enrich the overall visitor experience, particularly for families with young children. The project aims to improve the care and quality of life for the museum's living collection while fostering greater knowledge of the natural world through interactive, hands-on learning.
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