The Scott Family Amazeum[1] in Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas National Airport[2] (XNA) are collaborating on a $250,000 play space at the airport.
The project will transform the site of a former moving walkway into a space where children and families “can relax, explore and connect during their travels,” according to a news release. The space is for children up to 12 years old and their caregivers.
It was inspired by the travel experience at XNA and the Amazeum’s mission to “ignite curiosity and creativity,” the release shows. The area will include climbers, crawlers and hands-on exhibits “that celebrate the wonder of flight. The space will include an air traffic control tower just for kids, early learning zones for toddlers and crawlers, and interactive science-based experiences designed to spark curiosity.”
“The Amazeum believes that curiosity and creativity don’t stop at the museum’s doors,” said Sam Dean, CEO of the Scott Family Amazeum. “We’re excited to collaborate with XNA to bring playful, hands-on experiences into a surprising new setting that reaches families from across the country.”
“XNA is dedicated to improving the travel experience in ways that resonate with our community, and this partnership with the Amazeum brings Northwest Arkansas’ identity into the airport,” XNA CEO Aaron Burkes said. “It reflects the innovation and sense of place that define our region.”
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- ^ Scott Family Amazeum (www.amazeum.org)
- ^ Northwest Arkansas National Airport (www.flyxna.com)