For those living in or visiting Chicago, a local museum offers access to an expansive exhibit for families with children, providing a new way for parents to bond and create lasting memories.
The Numbers in Nature: A Mirror Maze exhibit is welcoming visitors at the Museum of Science and Industry, exposing mathematical patterns in nature and explaining them in ways that are easier for children to understand as they learn about the world. The exhibit will explore the beauty and complexity of patterns, such as the spirals found in a sunflower seed and the layout of the universe.
Children who explore the exhibit can leave with a new perspective on aspects they encounter in daily life, discovering beauty and developing an appreciation for nature. The exhibit features several immersive sections where children in preschool in 60618 and the surrounds can learn about science through hands-on interactions, supplementing their learning at Kids’ Work Chicago Riverview.
The centerpiece of the museum’s exhibit is a 1,800-square-foot mirror maze that children and their parents can explore while attempting to figure out and overcome the mirror’s challenging patterns. It is designed to build off of other parts of the exhibit, reinforcing the power of nature’s patterns in daily life.
The maze and exhibit are open to interested parties of all ages. It is located at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry on Lake Shore Drive in downtown Chicago, which is open daily from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Guests can explore the maze and accompanying exhibit with a general admission ticket, which costs $25.95 for adults and $14.95 for children online.