Explore a beautifully detailed pop-up world The two-story pop-up-book world, brought to life by a team at First Americans Museum and Storyline Studio, welcomes families with immersive storytelling as they climb, crawl and create in a multi-sensory environment designed to explore nature, First American cultures and generational connections. Internationally acclaimed illustrator Mark Oliver was selected to collaborate with Native curators to create illustrations representative of First American culture and Oklahoma’s unique identity. A playful cast of larger-than-life animals, each rooted in First American traditions, serves as forest friends, connecting visitors to the lifeways and teachings of the 39 Tribal Nations in Oklahoma today. These animals help transform the space into more than a play area — it becomes a living classroom, where culture is experienced through discovery and storytelling rather than just observation. “The center is a pop-up-book love letter to families,” shared Shoshana Wasserman, FAM’s deputy director. “We wanted to create a sense of awe, interaction and imagination to showcase what makes Native communities unique and connected. Our children need a place to feel like they belong. Native children will be able to see themselves and their communities reflected throughout the forest and Oklahoma families will recognize plants and animals native to Oklahoma.
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