“The children of the Bronx only deserve the best, and we think we have achieved just that - an unforgettable, beautiful space they will be proud of and will enjoy for years to come.” “The space reflects the fluidity of water, which is an overarching theme throughout the museum,” Precht said. The design also follows accessibility guidelines and NYC Active Design Guidelines, which promote physical activity. They were inspired by Jean Piaget’s seminal mid-century study of space and cognitive development, “The Child’s Conception of Space.” O’Neill McVoy Architects designed a sloping walkway that simulates a park path, with low curved acrylic walls to accommodate its visitors’ small stature and help caretakers keep an eye on them. The space is “a combination of a fine arts museum space and a children’s museum that emulates a natural landscape with all its beauty, twists and turns, surprises and diversity,” Precht said. Those days are over and executive director Carla Precht could not be happier. It’s been a favorite at Riverdale’s annual RiverFest. For the better part of a decade, the Bronx facility has been a “museum without walls,” operating out of a purple bus that roved the borough bringing exhibits to 15,000 Bronx residents annually. The Bronx Children’s Museum unveiled its new 13,000-square-foot, sun-drenched home with sweeping views of the Harlem River last week.
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