hands-on, interactive exhibits that
encourage a life long love of learning
More than just a Museum! An experience for "kids" of all ages!
The ClimberClimb, slide, swing, hide, and build! The Climber offers a physical challenge and learning tool to develop strength and coordination! |
The Magnet WallEngineer your own simple machine using magnetic components. Explore gravity, force, and motion using tubes, gullies, pulleys and more! |
Tot SpotWith colorful puzzles, games, building blocks, and a Clubhouse for our littlest visitors, the Tot Spot is designed to inspire the curiosity of kids under 3! Sponsored by Sweet Peas
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Wild Wind MachineUse different materials to design and build a craft for flight, then experiment with lift, drag, weight and thrust to play with the wind! |
Mountain MarketFilled with colors, shapes, letters, and numbers, this popular exhibit is a great place for role play and learning about food sources and healthy nutrition. Sponsored by Basecamp Wilson
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dig pit"Dig in" for soothing sensory play! Develop tactile senses and discover amazing gemstones and minerals from every corner of Wyoming! In partnership with Wyoming State Geological Society.
Hand sanitizer available throughout JHCM. |
Creativity StudioMake a spectacular mess! Get crafty with a plethora of materials – recycled, reclaimed, re-imagined – and transform them into creative treasures. |
light boxSensory play for all ages! Stimulate sight and perception with colorful shapes, blocks, and legos. Explore color theory as you build! |
Jackson JoBs: VeterinarianBe a veterinarian for a day - wear a lab coat, read x-rays, listen to a heartbeat, and care for a wide variety of animals. The best place for pretend play! |
Outdoor space
Elk shed climbable sculptureDesigned by 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Afterschool program participants, this climbable art structure was brought to life by local high school students in the "FabLab". Members and Visitors to the Museum with completed liability waivers are welcome to play on the Elk Shed. Non-visitors, use at your own risk. |
Outdoor classromIt's an artist's studio! It's a builder's workbench! It's the best place to make a BIG, SPECTACULAR MESS! This 15 person classroom is perfect for JHCM's special Community Programs, Summer Camps, and Afterschool Programs. Look for opportunities to visit the Outdoor Classroom on our Patron Programs & Events page. Outdoor Classroom made possible by the support of Lynn and Foster Friess.
Additional funds provided by Teton County Parks and Recreation District. In kind support provided by Jackson Lumber, Grow Huts, Dewalt Tools, Milwaukee Tools, Oops I Need Help, and Logical Landscaping. |
