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MOODY FAMILY
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Transformation
In May 2025, the Perot Museum reopened the
Moody Family Children’s Museum after an expansive
renovation that reimagined how young children engage
with science and discovery. The project represents a
bold departure from prescriptive learning to imaginative
exploration, placing curiosity, creativity, and child-led
discovery at the very heart of the Museum experience.
The new space transforms how children experience
science. In the Imaginarium — made possible by Children’s
HealthSM — the touch-enabled floor and wall respond
to every movement, letting kids control underwater
seascapes, jungles, and sky-based adventures, learning
cause and effect through play. The Makery turns LEGO®
creations into digital designs through AI-powered
stations, giving young builders their first taste of
engineering and technology integration. Outside, Trinity
Falls — brought to life by The Addy Foundation — turns
children’s artwork into a programmable waterfall that
cascades in patterns they design.
From toddlers exploring textured surfaces in the plush
early-learning area to older kids engineering racing
vehicles in the RollAround section, every element
was designed with one goal: spark the kind of curiosity
that leads to a lifetime of scientific thinking.
And at the heart of it all is Woven Wonders (cover image)
— Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam’s hand-crocheted climbing
structure, supported by The Hoglund Foundation. This
one-of-a-kind artwork combines beauty and engineering
while inviting kids to choose their own path, dare
themselves to climb higher, and build the confidence that
comes from conquering something new and challenging.
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“This project is a visionary
accomplishment and testament
to what is possible when we invest
in the future of our children and
our city. The revitalized Moody
Family Children’s Museum is more
than just a place to play; it’s
a vital resource for introducing
young learners to the power of
STEM in ways that are meaningful,
engaging, and accessible.”
— Suzanne Perot McGee
Board Member, Perot Museum
The response has been extraordinary. In the first
three months after reopening, the Museum welcomed
330,000 visitors — over 100,000 more than during
the same period the previous year, representing
a 45 percent increase in attendance. Building on this
momentum, and thanks to the generous support of
the Moody Foundation, the Museum is now developing
new early-learning programming to ensure that the
transformed space sparks delight and delivers lasting
educational impact for our youngest visitors.
