Friday, January 22 through Sunday, May 16

Due to generous funding from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee and Institute of Museum and Library Services, Creative Discovery Museum has developed and will premier a new temporary exhibit this January - Good for You: Healthy Fun on the Run. Come learn all about healthy food and movement choices with Ginger, her dog George, and the Good For You Crew.

In Sam’s Garden and Kitchen, children and their caregivers can pick fruits and vegetables from the ground, from vines, from a bush, and from two trees in the garden. They then can take the food to the kitchen and cook what they have grown. In the kitchen they can explore “pretend cooking”: experimenting with recipes, learning about all types of fruits and vegetables (and matching them to the colors in the rainbow), and enjoying a meal as a family. Then go to Maria’s Farmers’ Market where guests will investigate healthy food choices. They will discover what parts of plants they eat: fruit, root, or leaf. Children can take on the role of customer or seller at the Market. There will be bins of fruits, vegetables, and other products found at the local Farmers’ Markets, and cash registers and costumes to assist in this role play. Next explore Nelson’s Treehouse while using different types of full body movement, including climbing and swinging. At Michael and Lea’s Campsite, guests have another opportunity to explore ways to enjoy physical movement and connect with nature. In this space, kids can climb on a climbing wall, pretend to whitewater kayak while rocking back and forth, “sleep” in a tent and make shadow puppets, and explore a cave. In the cave, children will hear cave sounds, find critters, and explore cool cave-like textures. Then, gather around the campfire and “cook” your favorite campfire recipes. Finally, in Josh’s Living Room children and their caregivers can build forts, play dress-up, and play board games.

We are also proud to announce that along with the opening of our new exhibit, Good for You: Healthy Fun on the Run, we are also publishing a book! Good for You: Adventures with Ginger and George was written by Creative Discovery Museum’s own Programs Manager Lynne Mulligan, Ed. S., to complement the exhibit and introduce us to Ginger and her pals. Follow the story of Ginger and the “Good for You Crew” as these fun-loving kids help Ginger evolve from Couch Potato to Healthy Spud. The book will also be available for purchase in the Creative Discovery Museum Gift Shop.

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