Little Builder
Posted 3/27/2020
For decades, the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery has offered a unique mix of family learning that combines the best practices from children’s museums, science centers, and natural history museums to our members and guests. Based on this tested approach to exhibits, for the first time, the Museum is offering the end results of these years of development to other museums, science centers, and child-focused facilities.
Crafted by our experienced builders, these designs range from single pieces to full-scale replicas of current exhibits, as well as custom display cases for displaying objects, artifacts, or specimens. Each piece will be made to order, and can be designed to fit into your play and learning space. Educational exhibit signage is available for purchase for each complete exhibition.
Building Blocks Exhibition
This exhibition focuses on creative play – unstructured, uninterrupted time where children are allowed to explore at their own speed and discretion. The relaxed atmosphere allows them to nurture their curiosity by discovering the world around them in a manner that fosters creativity and problem-solving.
Full exhibition includes:
- Building tree with 12 stations for children under the age of 10 to build
- Building table with 4 stations for older children and adults
- Three benches in the shape of giant blocks
- A display shelf where visitors display their finished pieces
- Educational text panels
The full exhibition requires 350 square feet and can work with a variety of building block products including Strictly Briks® and Legos®. Exhibition prices do not include the building blocks; Strictly Briks products may be purchased through the Boonshoft Museum store at a discounted rate. Exhibition is customizable and exact prices are dependent on selected components.
Price Range for individual pieces: $500-$4,000
Full Exhibition (as seen at the Boonshoft Museum): $30,000*
*Exhibition price does not include building blocks or shipping. Call 937.275.7431, ext. 151 or email Collections@BoonshoftMuseum.org for a quote.
Pizza Kitchen Exhibition
This interactive Pizza Kitchen is great for young children under the age of 10 while also encouraging children of multiple ages and to interactive with those younger children in the space. The educational objectives include following directions, counting, and patterns. Children can “dress like a chef,” take pizza orders, assemble their pizza, and deliver their finished pizza. Along the way, they are challenged to count the number of slices, count the number of toppings, identify the shapes on a pizza, and make various patterns with the ingredients.
Full exhibition includes:
- Brick baking oven
- Countertop surrounds with built-in storage
- Ordering counter with toy microphones
- 10 Melissa and Doug pizzas
- 6 Aprons
- 2 Pizza peels
- Educational text panels
The full exhibition requires 300 square feet. Exhibition is customizable and exact prices are dependent on selected components. Call or e-mail for a quote.
Price Range for individual pieces: $1,200-$2,500
Full Exhibition (as seen at the Boonshoft Museum): $25,000*
*Exhibition price does not include shipping or tables/chairs in the “dining area”. Call 937.275.7431, ext. 151 or email Collections@BoonshoftMuseum.org for a quote.
Custom Exhibition Cases
Case Option #1
Paintable Base: 26” x 26” x 29” with 1 ¾ inch riser
Interior Display Space: 23” x 23”
Plexiglas Top: 24” x 24” x 24”
Price: $1,500 plus shipping, based on finish option
Case Option #2
Paintable Base: 41” x 41” x 29” with 1 ¾ inch riser
Interior Display Space: 38” x 38”
Plexiglas Top: 39” x 39” x 28”
Price: $2,500 plus shipping, based on finish option
*Case price does not include shipping. Call 937.275.7431, ext. 151 or email Collections@BoonshoftMuseum.org for a quote.
