Kohl Children’s Museum in Glenview welcomed young visitors on Wednesday with the debut of its new exhibit, “Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails.”
Kohl Children’s Museum in Glenview welcomed young visitors on Wednesday with the debut of its new exhibit, "Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails."The interactive exhibit is designed for children ages 2 to 7, offering a fun, hands-on experience with a kid-sized Thomas the Tank Engine, a toy train set, a play ticket office, and more."It is so much fun to have a crowd like this," said Stephanie Bynum, the museum’s Vice President of Programs.
The exhibit encourages playful learning, with several STEM concepts embedded in activities. Children can help Thomas and his friends solve challenges like shape sorting and overcoming engineering obstacles, all while building spatial awareness and problem-solving skills."The story incorporates so many great concepts. Children can just immerse themselves in this world," Bynum added.Originally created nearly 80 years ago in England, Thomas the Tank Engine gained further fame in the U.S.
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