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Boston Children's Museum Unveils New Exhibit to Inspire Creativity and STEAM Learning

The Boston Children's Museum is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its latest exhibit, Dream it! Build it!, on Thursday, June 25, 2026. This innovative and permanent hands-on experience aims to captivate families by immersing them in the realms of construction, architecture, and engineering through playful interactions and problem-solving activities. With the goal of inspiring children to dream and design, this exhibit is a gateway to the exciting possibilities within the STEAM fields—science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.

A Hub for Creativity and Learning

The core focus of Dream it! Build it! is to provide a dynamic environment where children can explore their ambitions and visualizations regarding the built environment of the future. Visitors to the museum can envisage extraordinary urban landscapes, tackle real-world engineering challenges, and engage in collaborative projects that emphasize teamwork through the use of actual tools and materials.

According to recent research, children establish perceptions about career paths and subject interests at a young age. This insight has driven the museum to create an inclusive and engaging experience that reaches out to all children, particularly girls and children of color, who often find themselves underrepresented in STEAM careers later on.

Exciting Features of the Exhibit

The exhibit is filled with various interactive highlights designed to spark imagination, including:

• - The Big Build Climb: An exciting opportunity for kids to work together by moving materials and engaging in a building trade to create a large-scale structure.
• - Dream City: A digital collaborative area where children can sketch and contribute their ideas to a futuristic cityscape.
• - Design Studio: A creative space to experiment with colors, lights, and materials to design unique spaces.
• - Green Spaces: A focus on sustainability, teaching children how to incorporate nature into urban planning.
• - Profiles of Workers: Showcasing real-life professionals who influence the built environment, emphasizing the diverse pathways and identities within the field.

In the words of Carole Charnow, President and CEO, "For many children, building with tools, machines, and their hands is immediately engaging. We envision Dream it! Build it! as an opportunity to create an early entry point to the construction, architecture, and engineering workforce pipeline while fostering inclusivity to all backgrounds and showing that a STEAM future is within reach."

Community Collaboration

This exhibit was made possible through the collaboration of numerous designers, engineers, and construction professionals, alongside educators and families. Notably, the museum worked closely with three local youth-serving organizations: YouthBuild Boston, Artists for Humanity's 3D Design Studio, and Minuteman High School. These partnerships highlight the immense talent and enthusiasm that youth contribute to both design and construction fields.

Generous contributions from various supporters, including Boston Global Investors, Amazon, and many others, have bolstered this project, ensuring its place as a significant educational resource.

Visit the Exhibit

The Boston Children's Museum is committed to nurturing a lifelong love of learning in children and families. The museum will be open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM from Wednesday to Monday, with advance tickets recommended during peak times. Admission costs $24 for adults and children aged 1-15, while children under 12 months and members enjoy free entry.

For further details and updates on this and other exhibits, please visit the Boston Children's Museum website.

Embrace creativity and discover the future of STEAM learning at the Dream it! Build it! exhibit starting June 25, 2026.