Children's Museums

Fredda Turner Durham Children's Museum

★★★★★ 5 (2 reviews)

📍 1705 W Indiana Ave, Midland, TX 79701

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Type: Children's Museum
Best For: All ages (toddlers to teens)
Main Exhibit: Survival of the Slowest — animal adaptations and survival strategies
Highlights: Hands-on music, math, and art classes; parent-child creative experiences

⭐Features a specialized 'Survival of the Slowest' exhibit (January 28-May 10) focused on animal adaptations and survival strategies with particular emphasis on sloths
⭐Offers a free 'A Tiny Reader's Workshop' program with paid admission that uniquely connects early literacy education to science through current museum exhibits
⭐Walk-in classes are welcome without registration required, with a small class size limit of 12 students to ensure personalized learning experiences
⭐Provides age-specific programming across multiple developmental stages including specialized Mommy & Me creative classes for parents with young children ages 0-5

💡No registration required for hands-on classes — just show up! Classes are capped at 12 students, so arriving early ensures you can participate in the activity you want.
💡Combine the Survival of the Slowest exhibit (January 28-May 10) with A Tiny Reader's Workshop (free with admission, monthly on Saturdays at 11am starting February 28) to create an integrated learning experience connecting stories to animal adaptations.
💡The museum offers age-specific programs (0-5, 2-5, 4+, and 4-12), including Mommy & Me creative classes for very young children. Check the program schedule to find sessions matching your child's age group for the most developmentally appropriate experience.