I have been wanting to take the kids to the Boonshoft Museum in Dayton
for the last few weeks. I've heard pros and cons about this discovery
museum and wanted to check it out myself.
It was great for our family (11months, 14 months and 5 years). They
had a fossil dig. Think big sandbox with shredded tires pieces instead
of sand. Yes, Wyatt did eat a few tire pieces. Does that mean he has
pica?
The water table was a huge splash! Wyatt and Luke could play in the
water fountains due to a small step next to the table. Thank goodness
it wasn't crowded or they might not have been able to play as easily.
The "moving boxes" were great for Luke. He could crawl through the
maze and see himself in the mirrors.
The cons were obvious. It is a fairly small museum. Some of the
exhibits are getting old and worn. Overall, the place could use a good
scrub!
However, with all that said. Price was fair. Two years and under are
free. Great military discount if you by a season pass. Age approperate
displays and activies. Other nice families were there with their small
children. Not crowded at all (2 o'clock on a Tuesday). And, several
"shows" were going on while we were three too. We will be going back
soon. Probably as soon as Luke learns to walk :)
Sorry the kids are so blurry. They just couldn't hold still!!
