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Boston Children’s Museum’s Japanese House, a 140 year old traditional Japanese House, was a friendship gift given from Kyoto, Japan to Boston in 1979 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their Sister Cities relationship. Years later, the Japanese House still acts as a symbol of friendship, bringing together old and new friends. In this blog, Sean shares their thoughts about reuniting with old friends at the Japanese House.
What are they thinking?! If you found yourself observing and wondering about what’s going on in young children’s minds – you’re not alone! Learn about MIT’s Early Childhood Cognition Lab’s research work at Boston Children’s Museum.
Food has the power to form connections and elicit specific memories. Whether through the act of cooking, sharing a meal, or discovering a special dish out in the world, food is a powerful connector.
In life, we all have things that we might not enjoy doing, and so do the children around us. One strategy for inspiring our children is to make every day moments fun. Art, music, and poetry can all be powerful tools to insert a little fun in our everyday lives.
At Boston Children’s Museum, we are so excited to be partnering with Horizons for Homeless Children to develop and test new ways of bringing the power of play to families…
When tragic events happen across the world or in our local communities, it can be difficult for us all to find ways of understanding and coping. Young children need support from the adults in their lives as they try to make sense of what they are hearing, seeing, and experiencing.
2020 was…a lot. Thankfully, some good did come out of all the chaos. Our staff shifted gears to help kids and families stay engaged, playing, and learning at home, creating dozens of video activities (all accessible on our YouTube channel!) Here is a countdown of the TOP 10 activities of 2020—we hope you’ll give them a try! There is much more to come in 2021.
Women have always been the guiding force behind the Museum’s collection. They have shaped it as curators, educators, trustees, and donors. However, when it comes to this last group, many of those women are overshadowed by “his”tory. With the wonders of the internet (and a little digging), we can reveal the rich “her”story of the Museum’s collection donors.
The Power of Play 