Also in progress is a project by artist Wes Bruce , who collaborated with the Museum on The Wonder Sound , a multilevel installation with rooms , tunnels and bridges that immerses children in unique illustrations , stories and poetry . For the installation ’ s five-year anniversary , Bruce returns to complete The Wonder Sound Garden , an open-air space that extends the current installation onto the Museum ’ s upper patio . The Garden will pay tribute to the natural cycles of San Diego , from small earthen dome structures to xeriscapes of native succulents , and serve as a healing space for visitors to gather together again as a community .
Other artists with pending work at the Museum include David Israel Reynoso ( immersive theatrical experience ), Andrea Chung ( STEAM programming ) and Risa Puno ( labyrinth structure for the Museum Park ). Through the Museum ’ s new monthly virtual Artist Talk series , guests can hear directly from the artists about their upcoming work . See www . thinkplaycreate . org for information about upcoming talks and featured artists .
The New Children ’ s Museum is located at 200 West Island Avenue , between Front and Union , and will be reopening in phases , starting with its Main
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Level and new “ outdoor experience ” on Island Avenue and the adjacent park . With the health and safety of its guests and members a top priority , the Museum has instituted health and safety protocols including capacity limits , mask requirements and social distancing guidelines . Reservations prior to visiting are required and available on their website at www . thinkplaycreate . org / visit .
The Museum is actively fundraising to support these initiatives , with initial lead funding from The Dow Divas Investment Club , Institute of Museum and Library Services , National Endowment for the Arts , and the Museum ’ s Board of Directors .
“ As San Diego emerges from the pandemic , families need places to visit together to rebuild confidence , openness and trust . The interactive contemporary art installations at our museum provide the kind of experiences that will help in this process ,” Reed Vickerman , Interim Executive Director shared with GB Magazine . “ We believe that children need to be able to get out and play after being inside ! We are happy to be able to reopen and welcome everyone back .”
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