Children's Museum of the Highlands
 Exterior View of Museum | |
| Established | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Location | 219 N Ridgewood Drive Sebring, Florida, US |
| Type | Children's museum |
| Director | Kelly Dressel[1] |
| Website | childrensmuseumhighlands.com |
Children's Museum of the Highlands is an interactive children's museum in Sebring, Florida. Located on Ridgewood Drive in the Sebring Downtown Historic District, the museum opened in 1990 and recorded over 9000 visitors in its first year.[2]
The largest museum in downtown Sebring, it is intended for children ages 1–12.
History
[edit]The museum was founded by Linda Crowder in December 1990, with Crowder becoming the first executive director.[3] In February 1992, it moved to the current location at 219 N Ridgewood Drive, three doors down from its original site and double the size.[4]
Exhibits
[edit]There are 16 exhibits at the museum, including a mini Publix, Post Office, two theaters, Smokey's Forestry Fire Tower, Fire Station, restaurant, and more.[5]
After closure during the COVID-19 pandemic, the museum reopened with a "Children's Hospital" sponsored by AdventHealth, where "children can wear a lab coat and give their parents an exam, x-ray plants and animals, learn about the body and healthy nutrition, or just play in the pint-sized puzzle and game area."[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Special to the Highlands News-Sun Courtesy of AdventHealth (August 8, 2020). "New AdventHealth "hospital" opens at Children's Museum of the Highlands". Highlands News-Sun (Press release).
- ^ "About Us". Children's Museum of the Highlands. 15 October 2021.
- ^ "Aug 18, 1991, page 56 - The Tampa Tribune" – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Feb 08, 1992, page 91 - The Tampa Tribune" – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Exhibits". Children's Museum of the Highlands. October 15, 2021.