Wild Kratts at the Springfield Museums
Springfield (MA)—The Springfield Museums present Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®!opening Saturday, May 29, at the Springfield Science Museum. Based on a popular PBS KIDS series, Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®! is an immersive, interactive exhibit where kids and families explore four animal habitats and the creatures within them, building STEM skills as they play.
“This exhibit brings Wild Kratts to life!” said Jenny Powers, Family Engagement Coordinator for the Springfield Museums. “We love that the adventures help cultivate STEM skills.”
Geared for children ages 3 to 9, the exhibit invites kids and families to explore animal habitats from around the globe, discover incredible creature powers, and go on a mission to foil the villains’ nefarious plans. All the while, visitors will build science, technology, engineering, and math skills.
“This exhibit will get kids moving and thinking while they explore important concepts in science and the natural world,” said Chris Kratt, executive producer of Wild Kratts and co-founder of The Kratt Brothers Company.
Visitors will explore four animal habitats including:
- Tropical Rainforest
- The Antarctic
- Australian Outback Desert
- Your Neighborhood
Kids and families will get the chance to learn about and try out various Creature Powers® such as:
- Sneaking through the forest using the stealth of a jaguar
- Swinging through the trees like a spider monkey
- Testing their hops against a kangaroo
- And much more!
“At the Science Museum, we are committed to helping all visitors expand their understanding of science while having fun,” said Mike Kerr, who leads the Science Museum. “Wild Kratts is all about building skills while playing.”
Exhibit sponsored locally by bankESB.
Springfieldmuseums.org, One Admission/Five Museums,
including the one and only Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum
Parking is always FREE
About Kratt Brothers Company
Kratt Brothers Company, founded in 1993, has created and produced more than 275 episodes of television, including award-winning series: Kratts’ Creatures, Zoboomafoo with the Kratt Brothers, Kratt Bros. Be the Creature and Wild Kratts. Through its full service animation studio, Kratt Brothers Company is currently in production on its sixth season of the Emmy-nominated hit Wild Kratts. www.krattbrothers.com
About Minnesota Children’s Museum
Minnesota Children’s Museum sparks children’s learning through play. The museum, a nonprofit organization, serves more than 550,000 visitors each year at its locations in St. Paul and Rochester. Through interactive exhibits and programs, the museum provides open-ended, self-directed experiences that cultivate critical thinking, creativity, confidence and other lifelong skills. The museum serves as a resource for parents to advance their children’s playful learning in the museum and beyond. Minnesota Children’s Museum is a leading producer of hands-on rental exhibits for children’s museums and discovery centers. Visit mcm.org for more information.
The museum is the leading developer of traveling children’s museum exhibits with more than 35 years of experience and the largest collection of rental exhibits on the road.
About The Springfield Museums
THE SPRINGFIELD MUSEUMS are located on the Quadrangle at 21 Edwards Street in the heart of downtown Springfield, Massachusetts. The nationally accredited and Smithsonian-affiliated consortium of museums includes the Springfield Science Museum, the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts, the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, and the Amazing World of Dr. SeussMuseum, the first and only museum dedicated to the beloved children’s book author and Springfield native.
Hours
Tuesday-Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm
New Protocols include
- Masks required
- Social distancing required
- Limited numbers and timed tickets
The Museum Store
Museum Store will allow 10 visitors at a time. Visitors can also reserve time to shop. Please call ahead for reservations 1-413-263-6800, ext 362.
For More Information:
Karen Fisk, Director of Marketing and Communication Strategy
413-263-6800, ext. 459