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BY THALIA GUZMAN
McKenna Children’s Museum ignites imagination, learning The McKenna Children’s Museum—established by the McKenna Foundation—has played a key role in nourishing young minds and encouraging imagination through creativity, science and history since 2006. Digging deeper The McKenna Foundation is responsible for operating the events center and children’s museum. The museum is self-sustaining with admissions, museum memberships and sales from its gift shop. The foundation also provides oversight and support for any additional needs. The children’s museum o ers multiple immersive exhibits for children up to eight years old, Operations O cer Isabel Martinez said. “We try our best to be a screen-free place, so it’s a lot of pretending, exploring and using your imagination,” Martinez said. The museum’s newest exhibit, which was added to the museum’s outdoor area in June 2024, is an outdoor water table featuring New Braunfels landmarks like the water tower in Gruene. Other exhibits include the Hill Country Camp- ground, Destination Space, the Town Square and the Kids Clinic. The ying saucer and space module in the Destination Space exhibit teaches children about science and space travel. Children can also pretend to shop at the Grocery Store exhibit. “We are always ready to inspire kids and help the parents engage with their little ones,” she said.
The Kids Clinic o ers a nursery, operating room and a ambulance.
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Destination Space teaches children about science and space travel, and features a space module.
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