Currently there are more than 300 children’s museums worldwide in 22 different countries. Hong Kong Children's Discovery Museum is a member of the Association of Children's Museums.
Children’s museums are an informal education venue for families. They are child-centered, offering developmentally-appropriate exhibits and programs that explore a variety of topics. Exhibits are interactive and hands-on, motivating play-based learning experiences that differ from those at home or at school.
Watch Howard Gardner, creator of Multiple Intelligences, share his view on the importance of visiting children's museum related to children's learning (41:35 - 44:45)
Credit: Asia Society HK
Below are the fundamental values embodied by children’s museums.
OPEN-ENDED
Numerous possibilities help to ignite children’s curiosities.
PLEASE TOUCH!
Visitors are encouraged to touch and interact with the exhibits.
CHILD-INITIATED PLAY
Children are free to stay at one exhibit or to explore where their interests take them.
CURATED CONTENT
A range of diverse subjects are carefully researched and represented in the exhibits
BUILDING FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Experiences and resources foster life-long learning across generations
