"It is a discovery playground. This is a place where kids can explore, imagine and create."
Yuma - After years of planning, the Children's Museum of Yuma County is set for its grand opening.
Arizona Edition host, Lou Gum, takes a walkthrough tour with executive director, Melissa Rushin Irr.
Irr talks about what it took to get the museum off the ground, describes some of the exbibits, and shares her dream for how the museum will benefit the community in the years to come.
The museum hopes to open Friday, April 21st, pending a final inspection by the City of Yuma.
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Rose's Garden Cafe lets kids learn about restaurants and honors the family that ran a historic business in the space.
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Kids can learn about bugs in a bug.
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An area for toddlers to safely play and explore.
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A fossil collection on loan from Arizona Western College includes "treasure boxes" for kids to get hands on with history.
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Kids can build structures larger than themselves in the construction exhibit area.
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Visitors are greeted by a Colorado River mural with hidden animals, painted by Yuma artist Lia Littlewood.
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