GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Now open at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit.
Located on the second floor of the museum is an immersive experience where kids can problem solve, and let their imagination run wild as they play with Daniel and his friends.
If you’re older you may remember the popular character as a puppet of television icon, Mr. Rogers.
Others will recognize him from the animated series on PBS.
”The puppet of off Mr. Rogers was really all about kindness, and all about empathy and all about feelings. Daniel Tiger is absolutely a perfect puppet to talk about the emotions that we all have, but Daniel is a way to articulate it to children," Maggie Lancaster, the CEO of Play at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum, said.
The temporary exhibit will be at the museum until May 12th.
This morning there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony with sponsors PNC bank.
“I would challenge all the parents out there. You don't know how much your kid loves Daniel Tiger. And that excitement will translate into a day at the museum here at the Children's Museum, where they'll walk away smarter and more curious and want to learn more," Sean Welsh, President of PNC Bank of West Michigan, said.
This weekend the museum has extended hours.
It’s open from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
For more information you can visit the museum’s website, here.
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