Little explorers can get a little wet while learning about the amazing power of water at the Water Works exhibit or scale a stunning tree house designed by local artisan Attie Jonker. At the heart of The DoSeum’s East Yard, visitors will discover the Children’s Stream, a peaceful area where children can splash about. When planning the design of The DoSeum, one important detail was making sure the space would be accessible to children from all backgrounds. The entire museum is ADA-accessible per the Americans with Disabilities Act’s specifications, including the 26-foot-tall tree house. Spanish-language signage is placed throughout the space, and museumgoers have the opportunity to interact with exhibits in their preferred language. The DoSeum also serves as an inclusive community partner, making its extensive educational resources available to local educators. As a trusted resource for schools, The DoSeum offers professional development training for teachers, provides a learning space for educators to gather and collaborates with schools to turn ideas into action, inside and outside the classroom. All of these initiatives are just the start of what The DoSeum plans to help San Antonio achieve a globally competitive workforce. “Children’s museums can be powerful players in a community’s learning landscape,” says Laura Huerta Migus, executive director of the Association of Children’s Museums. “They are unique in their ability to convene stakeholders from all sectors who are interested and invested in the success and well-being of children and families.” “The DoSeum will certainly confirm San Antonio’s place in the global network of cities striving to create civic environments for healthy children, empowered parents and vibrant workforces,” she adds. In addition to being a space for learning, The DoSeum is equipped with charming rental space available for social and professional events. It can work with organizations and event planners to offer team-building activities. Proceeds from facility rentals will directly benefit the museum and its educational programming for the community. Visitors to The DoSeum enjoy amenities, including an on-site cafe featuring healthy, kid-friendly meals and The DoSeum store, which offers fun, innovative and inspiring toys, gifts and projects related to the STEM fields of learning.
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AS A MUSEUM WITHIN A PARK, NEARLY 39,000 SQUARE FEET OF THE DOSEUMÕS FOOTPRINT IS OUTDOORS, ENCOURAGING KIDS TO EXPLORE, CLIMB, CRAWL AND RUN
For more information about The DoSeum, including hours, ticket information and directions, visit www.thedoseum.org. NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 // SHALE OIL & GAS BUSINESS MAGAZINE
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