Buell Children's Museum

Have a birthday coming up or a party event? Buell Children's Museum is the perfect place for the little ones! Call Tammie at 719.722.3912 or email her at tammie@sdc-arts.org for any questions.

Buell Children's Museum will be closed for the week of 2/18/25 to 2/22/25 for change-over. We will open back up on February 25 with Far Far Away!


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Lets Explore Mexico

EXPLOREMOS MEXICO! LETS EXPLORE MEXICO!

Aug. 20, 2024 - Feb. 15, 2025

Dive into Mexico! Starting August 20, 2024, through February 15, 2025, kids can enjoy a fun, hands-on journey through Mexico’s amazing culture and history. Play traditional games and musical instruments in a colorful hacienda courtyard, discover the art of talented folk artists, learn about monarch butterflies as they grow and change, and get creative by designing and painting your own Talavera-style tile!

EXHIBITION DETAILS

DATE

Aug. 20, 2024 to Feb. 15, 2025

COST
  • Members: Free
  • Adults: $12.00
  • Children: $10.00
  • Military & Seniors 65+: $10.00

BUY ADMISSION

VISITOR GUIDELINES

What Can You Do?

Follow the Life Cycle of Monarch Butterflies!

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Monarch

Step into the magical world of butterflies! See the steps of monarch butterflies grow from tiny eggs to caterpillars and then to beautiful butterflies. Learn about their incredible journey from Canada to Mexico and how important they are to the environment.

Design and Paint Talavera Tiles!

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Tiles

Get creative in our art corner where you can design and paint your very own Talavera-style tile! Use real artisan tools and learn the special techniques that make these tiles so unique. Your tile will be a one-of-a-kind piece of art to keep!

Play in the Hacienda Courtyard!

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loteria and maracas

Jump into the fun by exploring our hacienda courtyard where you will find traditional Mexican games and instruments. Try your luck in a game of loteria or make music using maracas!

 Explore Folk Art Workshops!

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Santo and Leather

Explore the workshops of different artisans who create the amazing works sold in the Mercado de Artesanías. Get a hands-on experience tooling leather or creating a Santo, just like the ones in the museum’s permanent collection!


 

Upcoming Exhibit: Far Far Away

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Far Far Away: Fairytales from Around the World

Feb. 25, 2025 - Aug. 16, 2025

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of fairy tales from around the globe at the Buell Children's Museum. This exhibit showcases a diverse tapestry of stories that have captivated imaginations across continents, inviting children and families to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of fairy tales worldwide. Below are some of the fairy tales we will be covering:

  • Anansi the Trickster Spider

  • Tiddalik the Giant Frog

  • Three Little Pigs

  • Raven the Trickster Spirit

  • Kancil the Mouse Deer

  • The Impact of Printing Press on Storytelling Inspired by Brothers Grimm and German Folktales

  • And Many More!

EXHIBITION DETAILS

DATE

Feb. 25, 2025 to Aug. 16, 2025

COST
  • Members: Free
  • Adults: $12.00
  • Children: $10.00
  • Military & Seniors 65+: $10.00

BUY ADMISSION

VISITOR GUIDELINES

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Step into the realm of Anansi the trickster spider from African folklore, where wit and cunning prevail. Explore the Australian Dreamtime with the tale of Tiddalik, the giant frog whose thirst causes a flood. Witness the resilience of the Three Little Pigs as they face the Big Bad Wolf in a timeless European classic.

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Delve into Native American myths with Raven, the clever trickster spirit. Discover the adventures of Kancil the mouse deer from Southeast Asia, known for outsmarting adversaries with ingenuity. Learn about the impact of the printing press on storytelling, inspired by the Brothers Grimm, their collection of German folktales, and other stories from around the world! 

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