It was hot Saturday, so SuperPizzaBoy and I went to the new Tulsa Children’s Museum at Owen Park just north of downtown Tulsa.
It is located in the old Owen Park Community Center but the buildng has been totally revamped and repurposed.
We did it all, SPB really liked the bed of nails.
No children were punctured for this blog. He said he could feel slight pricks fromt the nails but that was it.
We went through the Tulsa Tape Tunnel. A long winding tunnel through the air that seemed like it was made of packing tape. It was lots of fun.
It is very safe and stable. The little kids shot past both of us.
It ends with a long slide to the floor. I didn’t know that they made slick packing tape?
We did it all. They have displays on aerodynamics, mechanics, optics, waves, electric circuits, lots of stuff, and they have things to build and play with.
They have lots of people to help with the displays if needed.
They have an activity center to make stuff.
It was a great way to spend the afternoon. I also tell you that it is not just for kids. I was definitely not the oldest person enjoying themselves. They also have stuff for the real little kids. Nowhere did I see any “Do Not Touch” Signs. This place is definitely a “Please Touch” museum.
I know that we liked it.
Hands on museums are fun for all ages.
Very cool. My hat’s off to SPB for getting on that bed of nails. “Not a metaphor” was all I could think. He is a good sport and a lot of fun.
This looks like fun. I will take my grandkids as an excuse to go and play.
That looks like a fun type of museum. There must be something like that over here but, not having grandchildren, somewhere I’ll never experience. I don’t often say this but “I’m envious”.
hee hee…
A museum for kids of all ages!
«Louis» would enjoy this too!
Hi Yogi, This interesting post reminded me of something kind of similar in Seattle that I want to try … it’s called iFly. Have you heard of it? It is an indoor thing where you feel like you’re sky diving. Just Google iFly Seattle for info. Thanks for stopping by John’s Island and your comments on Seattle. : – ) I hear you on the Seahawks! Still waiting for that first Superbowl win! John
So glad to see buildings re-purposed and given a new life. I definitely need to ad this to my list of things to take the grand kids to see. Thanks for sharing it.
what a good sport he was … and thats a heck of a way to get him some acupuncture 😉
That looks like a place with plenty of fun for all ages. I think of children’s museums as being for little kids, but this definitely changed my mind about that.
You two must have had a great time. We used to take our son to the Children’s Museum, always a fun outing. SPB on the bed of nails, are you sure that didn’t hurt? 😉 I am impressed that he lay down on them, none the worse for it either.
What a super fun place!!
museums where you can touch are great. was one of those last ones being able to see the sound waves of the vibrating musical strings?
Love the first shot! I always enjoy a trip to the Children’s Museun here with my granddaughter.
Oh what a lot of fun! We love that kind of thing. That first shot is very eye-catching!
Great active site!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Oh, I want to go there. I KNOW I would have a wonderful time. Your first photo made me laugh. Very cool.
“please touch” is the best kind of museum, for adults or kids. Looks like a lot of fun. We went to a Children’s Museum in Connecticut a few years ago. It had similar activities and was a good time for all.
I read comic books all through grade school science class so when I get a chance to go to something like this I’m happy! Never too old to learn (espeially when its fun like this).
This looked like lots of fun. Thank you for sharing 🙂