The Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum of Utah, located in downtown Salt Lake City, is a popular hands-on, interactive museum designed primarily for children and families. It offers a variety of exhibits and activities that promote learning through play, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). The museum’s mission is to inspire children to imagine, discover, and connect with their world through exploration and creative play.
Some of the museum’s notable features include:
Kidopolis: A mini-city where kids can role-play different community roles like shopkeepers or postal workers.
STEAM Studio: Encourages creativity with various art and engineering challenges.
Water Play Exhibit: A space for interactive water experiments that teach about physics and fluid dynamics.
Climbing Structure: A multi-level climber that promotes physical activity and exploration.
The museum also offers educational programs, workshops, and family events, making it a central hub for community engagement and child development in Utah.
