What happens when childhood curiosity meets visionary educational design? Holland Hayden returns to reveal how the Amazeum is transforming Northwest Arkansas through play-based learning and community connection.
Dive into the prehistoric world of "Roar & Explore with Dinosaurs," where massive animatronic creatures roar through lush jungle settings while children build fossils and test their dinosaur knowledge. But that's just the beginning – Holland shares exclusive details about upcoming exhibits including "Namaste India" opening Sept. 27 and a future Mo Willems art exhibition that will delight both children and adults.
The heart of our conversation centers on the Amazeum's groundbreaking $25 million "EXP&ING Futures" campaign. This ambitious project will create three new spaces: an Early Learning Advancement Center focusing on crucial development for ages 0-6, The Hangout providing community connection space, and an expanded Backyard for outdoor discovery. With construction underway after a colorful groundbreaking featuring rainbow sand and tie-dye hard hats, the project promises to revolutionize how families experience learning together.
Whether you're planning to attend Tinkerfest in October (where you can take apart cars with real tools), curious about adult-only museum nights, or wondering how "Priceless Nights" make the museum accessible to all, this conversation reveals why the Amazeum has become the beating heart of creative learning in Northwest Arkansas.
