Fun at the Magic House: St. Louis Children’s Museum

Continuing with the Missouri family vacation recap, I want to share with you the awesome memory making magic the Magic House in Kirkwood, Missouri brings.  I have been the magic house many times before (as a kid) and taking my two big boys once before.  But there is still something magical about this place.  It takes you back to being a young kid again.

There are many educational rooms (again, great for a homeschooling family to explore their area, enjoy a fun new way to teach the skills, and encourage their children to use their imagination).  We explored everything.  We made music, we blew big bubbles, slid down a three story slide, learned about pioneer days, learned about pulleys, static electricity, magnets, and more.

My favorite exhibit was the electrically charged ball that upon touching makes your hair stand on end!  What a fun photo op and a great sensation to experience.

Yet, out of all the great fun exhibits the Magic House had to offer, my boys had the most fun in the Children’s Village.  There their imagination grew and consumed them.  We spent hours while the boys pretended to be auto mechanics.

It was so interesting watching my 4 year old so immersed in his own little world.  He fully embraced his role as an auto mechanic.  He wore a shirt, bossed other people around telling them what (and how) to fix the car, checking the clock, and even manning a clip board.  What a hoot to see him in his element – his own little world.

After 5 hours of non stop playing, exploring, learning and making memories, we decided to call it a day and head home.  Not long after hitting the highway I turn to see the below photo.

They boys were spent. Mama and Nana were spent. What a great fun adventure we had at the Magic House!