Author: Christine

“Play is not frivolous. It is not something to do after the ‘real work’ is done. Play is the real work of childhood.” - Bright Horizons At Neighborhood North: Museum […]

Due to systemic inequities, children in Beaver Falls elementary schools test lower on PSSAs than their peers in neighboring communities. Closed since mid-March, schools have moved to online learning, but […]

Even though the school year has officially ended, that doesn't mean you need to stop learning! Danielle has some activities for you in math, language arts, and science (a weather station!) […]

      “Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently.” – Maya Angelou It will take courage to […]

Join us in learning about heat in this fun STEM lesson from Joy at Brain STEM Studios! Follow along and make your own solar oven at home and cook some […]

Hello everyone! This is Danielle from Neighborhood North Museum of Play. Today we are honoring all the nurses and essential workers who are bravely still serving this country as we […]

Christine Kroger, our Executive Director, had the privilege of presenting as part of a panel facilitated by the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, ioby, and New Sun Rising on May 5th. […]

Exhibits are the heart of a children’s museum, and a dynamic set of inspiring and interactive exhibits will form the centerpiece of Neighborhood North. We are in the process of […]

May is Mental Health Month, and after two months of sheltering in place, transitioning to online home schooling, and coping with all of the issues associated with a pandemic, we […]

So, here’s a question for you… What do children's museums have to do with mental health? It's easy to think there isn't much of a connection, but you'd be surprised! […]