Exploring Oklahoma with Children
Our Day of Play at Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY TAYLOR BOLLINGER
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L ooking for a fun, educational and memorable family outing? The Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum in Seminole, Okla. is a top destination for children and parents alike. From its engaging indoor
exhibits, like Main Street and Explorer’s Hall, to its exciting outdoor features, including a zip line and a life-size maze, the museum offers endless opportunities for kids to explore, learn and grow through imaginative play.
TAKE TURNS BEING THE SHOPPER AND CASHIER IN MAIN STREET’S MINI-MART.
Why your family must visit As a homeschool parent, I am always on the lookout for educational outings my kids will enjoy. I want them to learn something and have fun doing it. It’s a huge bonus if I happen to enjoy it as well. Our
Explore Main Street:
a miniature world of imagination As we entered the museum, we were greeted by friendly staff and a giant dinosaur skeleton. While one member of the museum’s team helped my 2-year-old practice his colors on an interactive light board, my 4- and 7-year-olds begged for a picture with the tyrannosaurus rex. Then, our adventure began. Our first stop was Main Street, a miniature town complete with street signs and all the vocational opportunities a young mind might imagine. As we made our way through this section, my children became veterinarians, mechanics, construction workers and firefighters. In the pretend classroom, my daughter examined samples under a microscope while my son nestled into the reading nook for a story. In the theater, they donned butterfly wings and other costumes, experimented with light and sound engineering, and took to the stage for an impromptu production.
recent trip to Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum checked each of these boxes and beyond. During the hour-or-so drive from the metro to Seminole, I waxed nostalgic, regaling my first grader with stories of field trips I took to the museum as a child. Upon our arrival, it was immediately evident that though the museum maintained its most memorable attractions, it hasn’t stayed stagnant — and that’s something for a spot that’s been open since 1993. It started when Melvin and Jasmine Moran visited a Michigan museum with their grandchildren, which ignited their dream to build a major children’s museum in Seminole, Okla. Three months later, the project was moving. The community support that staffed, funded and fueled the museum at the start is still going strong today.
IN THE MAIN STREET EXHIBIT, KIDS CAN TRY OUT A VARIETY OF PROFESSIONS.
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