LANCASTER, Ohio — Young adventurers now have a new way to let their imaginations soar at AHA! Children’s Museum. The museum has unveiled a brand-new space-themed playhouse, giving kids the chance to play astronaut and blast off into orbit — all without leaving Lancaster.
The latest addition to the museum’s outdoor Playscape was made possible through a collaboration with Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio, the Kiwanis Club of Lancaster, and The Workforce Center.
Each year, Habitat for Humanity builds a custom playhouse for a local family or community group. In the past, AHA! has received unique playhouses including a bike shop, donated by the Lancaster Rotary Club, and Allie’s Ice Cream Shoppe, donated by Shine Like Rainbows and the Allison Lynn Conover Memorial Fund.
“We are thankful to Kiwanis of Lancaster for donating their time, energy, and funding toward this new playhouse, and to the Workforce Center for donating the Project Playhouse space for the build,” said Julia Hilty, executive director of AHA! Children’s Museum. “Partnerships like this allow us to create opportunities for children to learn, grow, and imagine together. We look forward to seeing families enjoy this new playhouse as they blast off into space.”
The museum’s 8,000-square-foot facility features more than 60 hands-on exhibits designed for children ages six months to eight years. Its Raymond B. Martens Nature Playscape — now with the new space station playhouse — encourages kids to explore and discover through imaginative play.
AHA! Children’s Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For more information or to learn about membership options, visit aha4kids.org or call (740) 653-1010.
