ArtVille

ArtVille is an engaging environment designed with the unique requirements of children birth to age 4. Young crawlers to curious toddlers will interact in a town built to cultivate exploration, imagination and creative expression. Imaginative play in the town encourages social-emotional and language development.

Shoes are recommended but not required. However, our tot square is a socks-only space.

Visiting ArtVille with older children?

Older children may visit but only as helpers, as a consideration to our younger visitors.

Please note: Children may be asked to relocate to another area of the museum if they are playing rough or become disruptive to the safe play of others.

Help us keep our space tidy! We ask you to place any soiled materials in our red “Yuck Buckets” for cleaning. We appreciate your help!

girl in a soft play space

Tot Square

Infants and non-walkers can roll, climb and explore in this safe, soft-matted space.

*Socks only space.

woman reading to children and their adults

ArtVille Classroom

The ArtVille Classroom is a literacy-based space where families can engage in drop-in activities to promote early learning skills and sensory exploration. Children can participate in Storytimes at 10:30 AM Tue – Sat that combine books, music and interactive elements.

Mom and two girls play with stuffed animals in the vet clinic play space

Veterinary Clinic

The patio has been transformed into a play space with a barn and a few farm animals for imaginary play.

Boy in costume

Performing Arts Center

Perform your own imaginative story on the performing arts center stage. Plus, play with mirrors!

 
Girl holding plastic bowl and plate

ArtVille Café

Children can order, prepare and serve meals as they imagine operating our Café.

boy in barn with play cow

ArtVille Farm

Play with our farm animals in our barn.

access for all

ArtVille Library

Read and relax together in this comfortable play space.

Two boys in play RV

ArtVille RV

All aboard as we take a road trip using imagination!

girls painting

Tactile Play Space

Build and design using a variety of gears and blocks, which promotes both problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.