Exhibits Gallery
MakerspaceSponsored by Plocher Construction Tinker, design, and innovate in this workshop designed to inspire creative thinking!
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MarketDramatic play at its finest! Pretend to shop for groceries or work in the store, learn about healthy foods and push the grocery cart
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Art StudioSponsored by Edwardsville Arts Center Create a masterpiece in our art studio. Experience working with a range of materials while learning about different artists!
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Discovery GardenExplore nature with your little one in our Discovery Garden. This exhibit is full of hands-on outdoor fun. From a nature art area, sensory garden, and building area to a music and movement area and climbing area, this exhibit is designed to inspire a sense of wonder in the environment around us
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Sensory GardenSponsored by Chris and Darlene Azar Explore and learn about the five senses in this garden with plants organized by: sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch.
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Flower ShopSponsored by The Secret Gardeners Make a beautiful bouquet in our little flower shop!
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Ice Cream CartSponsored by Annie's Frozen Custard Scoop up some fun with our Annie's frozen custard cart!
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LibrarySponsored by Goshen Rotary Spend some quiet time reading with your little one in this cozy nook.
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School HouseSponsored by Friends of Leclaire Built in 1895, ECM's building was the original Historic Leclaire School House. Play pretend school, work puzzles, and learn about the historic Leclaire neighborhood.
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Animal HospitalSponsored by Hawthorne Animal Hospital Little ones can experience what it's like to care for animals in this two-story exhibit featuring a vet clinic, grooming area, climber, and education on pet care and service animals.
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Community HeroesSponsored by Scott Credit Union Learn all about police, firefighters, and paramedics in this hands-on exhibit that honors the incredible contributions first responders make in our community. |
Pizza ParlorSponsored by Peel Wood Fired Pizza Put on your apron and cook up something delicious in our wood fired pizza oven.
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Post OfficeGrab the mail bag, put on your jacket and deliver the mail!
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Baby NurserySponsored by Anderson Hospital Care for the babies in our Anderson Hospital Nursery. Featuring all of the things needed to care for newborns in the hospital, this exhibit aims to foster caretaking and empathy.
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The Canopy Tree HouseSponsored by Harry & Carol Windland Dress up as a park ranger while exploring and learning about the animals and trees you can see in southern Illinois.
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Dental OfficeSponsored by Edwardsville Family Dentist Learn about dental care, schedule appointments, and treat patients while working in our child-sized dental clinic.
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STEM ForestSponsored by Phillips 66 Play with native stuffed animals while learning about the ECM Micro Forest. Color a forest animal and watch it come to life in a virtual forest.
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Into the ArcticSponsored by Cardinal Buick GMC Try ice-fishing, ride a dog sled, crawl through animal tunnels, and learn about the Northern Lights in this exhibit. Into the Arctic is available for play in the Nickel Plate Station from November-March.
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