Did you know that Arturo’s Nest (the Museum’s play space just for children 0-4 years old) is nine years old?! The first kids to step foot in this beloved space have long since outgrown it!
When the space opened in 2008, it was a new experiment for the Dallas Museum of Art, and a visible symbol that we love little kids here at the Museum. Since that time, this small room has had a BIG impact. It is one of the most visited spots in the Museum for children and families, and you can almost always hear squeals of laughter trickling out from the room.
A few weeks ago, we closed Arturo’s Nest to give it a much-deserved redesign. Chip & Joanna Gaines didn’t visit, but our crack team of designers, educators, and carpenters worked their own “fixer upper” magic and gave the Nest a whole new look.
Ready to see what we’ve done? How about we first take a look at where we’ve been.
Arturo’s Nest in 2008
Arturo’s Nest in 2010
And…drum roll please…Arturo’s Nest in 2017!
What do you think? One of my favorite parts of the design is that we see both a daytime and a nighttime view of Arturo’s home. And that fun polka dot carpet will make it so much more comfy for kids to sit down and play.
We’ll be adding even more features in the months to come, so be sure to come visit throughout the summer.
Arturo can’t wait to see you!
Leah Hanson
Manager of Family and Early Learning Programs
