Image via WikipediaThis past weekend, Peanut got invited along on an outing to the Exploratorium in San Francisco. While Bug headed off to play some basketball at the gym with Hubs, Peanut made her way into the City with her friend, M, and M's Dad.
Peanut has been to the Exploratorium in the past, but still jumped at the opportunity to go again. I think hands-on museums have that effect on kids (and adults, at least this one), and it seems that just about every museum has some hands-on activity these days.
As homeschoolers, we have the flexibility to visit the museums, zoos, and aquariums when they are less crowded.
Some of these museums even offer free admission to homeschooling educators. The Tech in San Jose is one of these museums. Other museums often have a free day each month for all visitors.
Even if you live on the outskirts of a major city, it's worth the trip in to make use of these fabulous educational resources.
In the case of The Tech, we've enjoyed many hours of exploration unencumbered by class logistics, like lunch breaks. We can easily have lunch before or after the rush, giving us even more time to enjoy uncrowded exhibits. (As a side note, The Tech's cafeteria has some of the tastiest food around. You'll often spot business people in the vicinity coming in for lunch as you can utilize the cafeteria without museum admission. It's that good. Our favorites are the pizza, which comes on a homemade crust, and the BLT. Prices are reasonable, and members get a discount.)
