Exhibits
Rig-a-ma-jig
Our Rigamajig exhibit is a hands-on, open-ended play system where kids can build, create, and explore. With wooden planks, ropes, pulleys, and nuts and bolts, children transform their imaginations into reality by constructing anything from simple machines to elaborate structures.
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Exhibit Feature
Our Cider Mill Exhibit brings the magic of fall harvest to life year-round! Kids can grind apples, press them, and collect cider through hands-on play while exploring agriculture, cause-and-effect, and teamwork. This exhibit blends STEAM learning with dramatic play, helping children connect science, engineering, and community traditions.
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Mobile Museum
Our Mobile Museum brings hands-on learning and fun straight to your event! We’ll spark curiosity with interactive activities designed to engage children through play, exploration, and discovery. From science and art to problem-solving and creativity, our activities encourage kids to learn while having fun. Perfect for schools, community events, and celebrations!
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Cloud Climber
Climb Into the Clouds!
Oswego is famous for its Lake Effect snow, and our two-story Cloud Climber brings that local weather phenomenon to life in the most playful way! Children can climb, explore, and imagine while also learning about the science behind clouds and weather patterns. This towering exhibit combines active play with hands-on education—making it the perfect spot for kids to burn energy, build confidence, and discover a little more about the climate that shapes our community.
Water Table
Splish, Splash, Learn: The Power of Water Play at CMOO’s Water Table Exhibit At the Children’s Museum of Oswego (CMOO), one of the most beloved exhibits is our interactive water table—where splashes and smiles go hand in hand with learning and development. While it may look like just good old-fashioned fun, water play is packed […]
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Town Square
CMOO’s Town Square is the perfect place for children to engage in dramatic play, where imagination and learning come together. In this bustling, kid-sized community, children take on roles, create stories, and collaborate with others—all while practicing important skills in language, math, problem-solving, and social interaction.
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Novelis
Thanks to our partnership with Novelis, children can explore the journey of aluminum from scrap to new product in a fun, interactive way. As a global leader in sustainable aluminum, Novelis is helping kids understand the importance of recycling, conservation, and environmental stewardship.
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Isaac’s Treehouse
Featuring interactive elements and nature-inspired play, Isaac’s Treehouse brings kids closer to the magic of outdoor exploration. Built with love, this special space reminds us all of the power of play, meaningful connections, and the wonder of discovery.
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Imagination Playground
Our Big Blue Blocks spark creativity and learning through open-ended play! Kids can build anything they imagine—towers, vehicles, or whole cities—while developing problem-solving, spatial awareness, and teamwork skills. This hands-on play introduces STEM concepts and supports common core standards in math, science, and language arts. Perfect for fostering creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, Imagination Playground turns playtime into a fun, educational adventure for children of all ages.
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