WOW! Children's Museum, formally World of Wonder,[1] is an interactive children's museum located in Lafayette, Colorado geared toward children under 12.[2] It was founded in 1996 by Lisa and Dario Attallah and in 2004 moved to Lafayette from Louisville.[3] A 2019 expansion allowed for the addition of an outdoor programming space.[4] The museum schedules designated Sensory friendly events for children with autism or sensory processing disorder, including a sensory room.[5]
.jpg) Entrance to WOW! Children's Museum | |
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| Established | 1996 |
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| Location | 110 N. Harrison Ave Lafayette, Colorado (United States) |
| Coordinates | 39°59′56″N 105°05′20″W / 39.999°N 105.089°W |
| Type | Children's museum |
| Website | wowchildrensmuseum.org |
In 2015, it was named among the top 25 children's museums in the United States by the Early Childhood Education Zone,[6] welcomed its millionth visitor, and was on track for its highest annual attendance.[1][7][8]
References
edit- ^ a b Potter, Beth (17 November 2015). "WOW! Children's Museum in Lafayette set to celebrate 19 years of fun". Colorado Hometown Weekly. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ Kennedy, Doris (25 May 2010). Fun with the Family Colorado: Hundreds of Ideas for Day Trips with the Kids. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 57. ISBN 978-0-7627-6333-7. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ Danilov, Victor J. (2005). Women and Museums: A Comprehensive Guide. Rowman Altamira. p. 228. ISBN 978-0-7591-0855-4. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ Hammon, Kelsey (14 July 2019). "WOW! Children's Museum holding grand opening for outdoor garden play space". Colorado Hometown Weekly. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ Turner, Kimberli (28 January 2015). "Lafayette's WOW! Children's Museum holds first-ever Sensory Friendly Playtime". Colorado Hometown Weekly. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ Forgione, Mary (22 September 2015). "The Top 25 kid-friendly museums in the U.S. includes two in California". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ Miller, Ben (23 September 2015). "2 Denver-area children's museums named among best in U.S." www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ Elsbury, Connie (29 May 2015). "2015 Cultural Attractions". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
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