We spent a day at the Schiele Museum doing just that. Nicholas attended a class where he got to dissect a pig fetus. He thought that was the coolest thing in the whole world. They got to see the heart and the brain and all the "good stuff". Jeremy got to explore the world of water microbes. The class took samples of water from different areas on the river that ran through the museum property. They then examined the differences both with the naked eye and through a telescope. It was fascinating for Jeremy to see all the things that live in water. While this was going on Naomi and I went to a presentation on the solar system. She loved the singing planets and learned a lot about the solar system. Afterwards, we all explored the cave exhibit together and then headed outside for a picnic lunch. With more fuel in our tummies we explored the outside portion of the museum. There were several ancient civilizations represented with wonderful exhibits and habitats. We spent the whole day exploring and got home ready for some dinner and bed. It was a great day. Living science is the best.
This is the pioneer village. There were some men building more fences like the one in this picture. They were doing it the old fashioned way and the kids loved watching how accurate the men were with the ax. 
Naomi made friends with these chickens. 
Here we are in the ancient Americas section of the outdoor exhibit. Naomi liked the art on this rock. 
She really got into the feel of the day by showing us her primitive side. 
The cave exhibit was really fun as well. The kids got to climb around on rocks with tunnels in them. We also go to see bats, a racoon and a bobcat - all of which really like to live in caves. 
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