Museum Exhibits
The Garden to Grocery Exhibit
This new exhibit features multiple hands-on playscapes, the Gunnison Valley Ranch, Mountain Town Market, and Pizza Café. A new farm delivery truck for transporting goods from the farm to the market, a new flower garden, seating in the pizza cafe, a dry goods pantry and bins for purchasing whole grains in the grocery store have all been added to this exhibit since April, 2012. These life-like vignettes use the power of dramatic play to teach children and families about healthy food choices, where food comes from and how it is made. The exhibit was made possible by various groups in the Gunnison Valley, including TRAILSOURCE.COM, Matt Ventura Design, the Towns of Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte, Gunnison County, Gunnison-Hinsdale Early Childhood Council, Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley, the Mountain Roots Food Project, The Store and Deli, and Clark’s Market.
Astro Corner Exhibit
Take a journey to the moon in the Trailhead’s newest astronaut exhibit. Created by lighting designer, Eric Naughton from Electrical Logic, this fusion of colorful lights and mirrors will inspire inquiries about space and space travel.
Dig PitA Trailhead favorite! Our indoor “sand box” is actually full of recycled rubber mulch, where kids can play with shovels, trucks, and buried treasure! Good for all ages. Play GymThis indoor climbing structure has slides, monkey bars, pulleys, and a swing—you’ll forget your indoors! Dark RoomNo need to be afraid of the dark! Our awesome dark room features a light table with translucent building blocks to make some glowing architecture. Puppet TheaterUse our wild animal puppets to put on a show in our very own puppet theater! Pirate Ship TheaterClimb aboard the Trailhead ship and be real-life pirates with costumes, props, and full-stage set! Nursery NookNew to The Trailhead, this area was designed for our smallest visitors. The nursery nook features activities focused on early development, and is gated to keep young children safe. The Art BarOur art section was developed by our creative director, Kelly, who runs our Wednesday art classes. Come use our rotating materials in any way imaginable, or paint a giant picture! The TrailLabBecome a mad scientist in our science center. Use the scientific method to complete various experiments! Don’t forget your safety goggles!Sponsored by TRAILSOURCE.com WhirlyGig, PegBoard, and WedgitsBuild, create and explore with this wonderful exhibit for the little engineer. They are sure to appeal to all of your senses! Train TableYour kids will love our train table where they can create their own city and then navigate with their favorite train pieces! Mystery Painting PuzzleThis piece, dreated by Laura Jane Wrzesinski of Joy Warrior Studios in Crested Butte, combines a beautiful (and fun) painting with the art of play. Use the numbers as your guide to see Laura’s giant masterpiece. |
