COLUMBIA — The children's museum in downtown Columbia has unveiled a brand new creative experience for its youngest visitors, adding a hands-on art installation that encourages kids to draw, color, cut, paste, and imagine their way to original masterpieces. The new exhibit is designed to give children open-ended creative tools rather than prescribed activities — a philosophy that lets every child's visit look a little different.
Downtown Columbia has invested meaningfully in experiences that draw families to the historic square, and the children's museum has become an anchor for that effort. Located in the heart of a district anchored by the 1904 Maury County Courthouse, the museum puts families within walking distance of the restaurants, shops, and green spaces that make the square one of the most vibrant downtowns in Middle Tennessee.
The new creative installation comes as Maury County heads into summer, when families are looking for enriching activities that don't require a long drive toward Nashville. For parents committed to nurturing imagination and hands-on learning, a visit to the museum's newest exhibit is a natural choice — and a good excuse to park the car and spend an afternoon on the square.
Columbia Main Street, which promotes and supports the downtown corridor, highlighted the new experience this week as part of its ongoing effort to celebrate the businesses and institutions that give the square its character. Details on hours and admission are available through the museum directly.