The Exploreum and the IMAX

This week's field trip was to the Exploreum and the IMAX. When we first arrived at the Exploreum, we went to the IMAX to see a movie about the Hubble Telescope. I thought the movie was really interesting, but my 4 year olds were very bored by it. They kept asking when our popcorn was coming because they thought it was another trip to the movie theater. Second, we went to the hands-on exhibit where the kids played with different science experiments. They had so much fun doing this, but I don't think they understood the science aspect of what they were doing. Finally, we went to the play area of the Exploreum. In this play area, there is a large boat, balls for whatever, and different fish and sea animals to play with. They also have many puzzles and other games. My class loved this area. We spent most of our time there. I think that 4 year olds are a little too young for the Exploreum as a whole. I personally would wait until my child was in the first grade to take them.