Exhibits          Accessibility

Exhibits

When children play, they learn. Whether they are learning to move and control their bodies more smoothly, thinking through a problem at a new level of understanding, using their language skills more effectively, or increasing their abilities to get along with others, children are learning through play.

In providing an environment for play-filled learning, C’mon affirms that play is not merely something to be tolerated in the gaps between eating, sleeping, and periods for formal learning. Play is vitally necessary to a child’s health and full development. While kids are having fun, they are also:

Developing social skills through cooperation and collaboration

Stimulating gross motor development

Using curiosity, imagination and role play to investigate

Working together toward common goals

Employing creative decision making

Using physical activity as a catalyst for problem solving

Children’s museum specialist Mary Sinker, and acclaimed exhibit designer Jack Rouse Associates, conceived each exhibit as a model of three interrelated principles: an appreciation of children’s play behavior, knowledge of how an environment can influence play and learning, and an understanding of children’s developmental milestones. These three core beliefs enabled them to transform the learning landscape so that serious learning looks like play… for those who know how to look.

The exhibits present a well-rounded universe that is rarely experienced by children or, for that matter, the adults in their lives, from the swamps of the Everglades to outer reaches of the galaxy, from the annual change of seasons to a farm to a day at the beach. At the heart of the exhibits is The Banyan Tree, a soaring, two-story banyan tree with cubbies nestled in vertical prop roots, a lookout platform, and crawling branches that lead to the fascinating tree house at the top, inspiring children’s imagination as well as body coordination.

Exhibits were created to meet Florida’s Sunshine State curriculum standards, and all are accessible for individuals with developmental, hearing, physical, social/emotional and visual challenges.

ABC Lot	Art Studio and Gallery	At the Beach	Beautifully Outdoors	Green Construction
Journey through the Everglades	Curious Kids	Mother Nature's House	Produce Market	Space Kidettes
	The Banyan Tree	The Farm	World Cáfe

Accessibility

C’mon is committed to having all visitors play, learn, and dream with us!  We recognize the diversity of our visitor’s abilities and offer exhibits and programs that incorporate a variety of learning styles to provide the most inclusive environment for every visitor.  Accessibility for all is a serious commitment here.  People of all abilities are welcomed into every part of the museum experience, with careful design, mindful accommodation, and purposeful modification.  All exhibits at C’mon have been designed to incorporate a variety of learning styles to provide the most inclusive environment for every visitor.  In addition, self-guided tours will be available online and from the visitor services desk that highlight exhibits with special objects to look at, listen for, touch, or think about.  Visitors with disabilities will also have the option of requesting programs during times when the museum is less crowded.  C’mon will be wheelchair and ADA accessible.