Water provides a variety of open-ended opportunities to experience falling, running, and still water. Tall panes of glass, metal, and rocks create a sculptural waterfall that naturally draws children and adults to observe water as it cascades onto the rocks below. Levers and cranks allow children to change the volume and pattern of the falling water.

Flowing offshoots provide both toddler and older child size areas to play with running water. Rotating panels and loose objects encourage creative problem solving as children navigate objects down stream or change the flow of the water. A still water pool creates an area for focused investigation into sinking a floating objects or states of liquids.

If you've already played in Water, click here to let us know about your experience.

For more information about our playscapes, email Debbie Kray, Director of Exhibits and Education.

 Invitations to Play highlight the play and learning that takes place in each of the Museum's playscapes by providing adults with prompts a