**Note: during the month of August, admission to the museum is just $1 (as always, kids under 6 are free)!!**
WHO: The museum would probably be enjoyed the most by adults and kids preschool-age and up, though some toddlers might have fun checking things out, especially if they have older siblings to follow around!
WHAT: The museum offers great exhibits on the history of Augusta, on topics ranging from transportation to James Brown (to name the two most enjoyed by my little ones).
WHEN: The museum is open to visitors Thurs.-Sat., 10am-5pm and Sun., 1-5pm.
WHERE: At the intersection of Reynolds St. and 6th St. in downtown Augusta.
WHY WE LIKE IT: This is a great space for the kids to explore, especially on a hot or rainy day when you’re looking for an indoor activity and are bored with your “usual” hangouts. My four-year-old’s favorite, without question, is the transportation room. This large hall houses a real train engine and cars, which you can actually board! My son is happy as can be just looking at the train, boarding it, and playing “conductor”. The hall the train is in is made to look like a street, complete with a “worker” fixing some power lines, which my son also found fascinating. Other big winners for my kids in the transportation exhibit are an old steam fire engine and Model T car “gassing up”, and an old trolley that you can also board. My boys also liked the new, expanded James Brown exhibit where you can watch videos of Brown’s various dance moves (it’s hilarious to watch a preschooler try to re-enact them) and push buttons to hear audio clips of his songs. They also liked the golf exhibit, and the four-year-old is anxious to see the baseball exhibit when it re-opens after renovations. There are also exhibits on colonial life and the military, among others. All in all, this museum makes for a great outing and kept my little ones entertained for about an hour… well worth the super low admission price, which is usually $4/adult, $2/kids 6-12, and free for under 6, but during the month of August, admission for adults is only $1!!
HOW: Further information on the museum can be found on their website: http://www.augustamuseum.org/index.php.
ALSO… The Augusta Visitors Center is located in the museum gift shop and is open Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm and Sun. 1-5pm. This is a great resource for brochures and information on all the places to see and events in Augusta!
Transportation Exhibit, train and workman
Transportation Exhibit, Fire Steam Engine
James Brown Exhibit (the blur is a dancing preschooler!)
Kidding Around in Augusta 