Angela’s Castle | Sponsored by Susan Mathews: Studies show that engaging in imaginative activities, like theater, fosters increased intelligence. Angela’s Castle provides children the opportunity to engage in role play, and the opportunity to perform. This exhibit brings fun, hands on learning to careers like Actor, Fashion Designer, Writer, Floral Designer, Makeup Artist and Hair Dresser.
Building Adventure | Sponsored by Ann B. Reimers Charitable Education Foundation: Children have the amazing ability to transform the simplest object into something complex and wonderful by simply using their imaginations. The Building Adventure gives children the opportunity to create and build anything they can dream up. This exhibit brings fun, hands on learning to careers like: Mechanical Engineering, Architect, Construction, Interior Designer and Project Management.
Cali’s Milking Barn | Sponsored by California Milk Advisory Board, Cal Dairies and 4Creeks Creative: Put your boots on and come have an utterly good time at the ImagineU Milking Barn. Our guests can enjoy the hands on experience of milking “Cali”, our local dairy cow. This exhibit will give our guests a look into the day in the life of one of our Central Valley’s vital agricultural industries. This exhibit brings fun, hands on learning to careers like: Dairy Farm Manager, Feeder, Milker, Field Representative, Equipment Technician and Nutritionist.
Cattle Country | Sponsored by Tulare County Cattle-Women’s Association and California Cattle Council: Grab your boots and saddle up your pony. Cattle Country is a fun way for children to run wild with imagination as they experience a day in the life of being on a cattle ranch and providing medical care for the animals. This exhibit brings fun, hands on learning to careers like: Veterinarian, Ranch Hand, Ranch Manager, Cattle Salesman, and Animal Care Provider.
Harmony Park | Sponsored by Art & Cheryl Christman: Did you know that music can change emotions and connects all the parts of the brain? In Harmony Park, children are able to create sounds and melodies for the whole world to hear! This exhibit brings fun, hands on learning to careers like: Music Teacher, Publicist, Artist Manager and Musician.
Imaginarium | Sponsored by Eloise: The Imaginarium encourages the inner artist in visitors of all ages by allowing them to express themselves by painting on our specially fabricated, washable glass walls. This exhibit brings fun hands on learning to careers like: Painter, Graphic Designer, Art Teacher, Animator, and Art Curator.
ImagineU Farmers Market: Explore local resources or buy produce and other goods at the ImagineU Farmer’s Market. This community life skills exhibit uses the familiar topic of going to the grocery store to practice solving problems, coordinating and cooperating with others. This exhibit brings fun, hands on learning to careers like: Farmer, Entrepreneur, Bee Farmer, Community Partner.
ImagineU Farmers Market: Explore local resources or buy produce and other goods at the ImagineU Farmer’s Market. This community life skills exhibit uses the familiar topic of going to the grocery store to practice solving problems, coordinating and cooperating with others. This exhibit brings fun, hands on learning to careers like: Farmer, Entrepreneur, Bee Farmer, Community Partner.than by allowing children to play and dress up like their heroes. This exhibit brings fun, hands on learning to careers like: Law Enforcement, Fire Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Dispatch and K-9 Officer.
ImagineU Food Truck: Step right up for a healthy serving of whatever you can imagine! The ImagineU Food Truck gives children a fun opportunity to serve others. As they take orders, and prepare them, children get the opportunity of learning how to listen and communicate with others. This exhibit brings fun hands on learning to careers like: Catering, Entrepreneur, Driver, Cook, Manager and Cashier.
Otis’ Tree House | Sponsored by Lagomarsino Group: Otis’ Tree House, sits in the center of our museum and over 15 feet high and is a special place where children can exercise their climbing skills. As they reach the top, they can look out over the entire museum, discover the creatures in the tree, slide quickly to the bottom and start over again. This exhibit brings fun, hands on learning to careers like: Environmental Supervisors, Forest Ranger, Heavy Equipment Operator, and Conservation Scientist.
Pick & Pack | Sponsored by Booth Ranches: The agricultural industry is vital to the Central Valley. In this exhibit visitors can roll-up their sleeves and experience a citrus grove as they pick, sort, transport and pack the fruit for shipping. This exhibit brings fun, hands on learning to careers like: Citrus Farmer, Citrus Planter, Citrus Cultivator, Agricultural Scientist and Fruit Broker.
Ready, Set, Grow! | Sponsored by First 5 Tulare County: It’s never too early to engage in the power of play and the magic of imagination. This exhibit provides a magical space for children under the age of five to climb, slide and develop their fine motor skills as they play. This exhibit brings fun hands on learning to careers like: Preschool Teacher, Behavioral Science, Waitstaff, Child Development and Child Life Specialist.
Renewable Gas Exhibit | Sponsored by SoCal Gas: ImagineU’s largest indoor exhibit features renewable natural gas. This exhibit is a true, example of how ImagineU makes learning fun! Children learn how renewable natural gas is made and where it is used in our everyday lives. This exhibit offers a combination of fine and gross motor skills. This exhibit brings fun, hands on learning to careers like: Engineering, Renewable Energy, Software Specialist, Clean Air Technician, Truck Driver and Agricultural Scientist.
Science Lab | sponsorship/naming rights available: Albert Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Our budding scientists will get the opportunity to use microscopes, play with slime and discover so much more in the ImagineU Science Lab. This exhibit brings fun, hands on learning to careers like: Laboratory Technician, Chemist, Biology Teacher, and Research Scientist. Outdoor Play | Sponsored by First 5 of Tulare County: Outdoor play promotes cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being. It also offers the necessary conditions for children to thrive and learn while they run, jump, climb and tumble. Outdoor play gives children self-confidence, fine motor skills, balance and a lot of laughter! This exhibit brings fun, hands on learning to careers like: Environmentalist, Wild land Firefighter, Geologist, Park Ranger and Lifeguard.
Outdoor Play | Sponsored by First 5 of Tulare County: Outdoor play promotes cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being. It also offers the necessary conditions for children to thrive and learn while they run, jump, climb and tumble. Outdoor play gives children self-confidence, fine motor skills, balance and a lot of laughter! This exhibit brings fun, hands on learning to careers like: Environmentalist, Wildland Firefighter, Geologist, Park Ranger and Lifeguard.
SHIELD | Sponsored by Community Partners: As children, many of us have dreams of becoming firefighters, police officers, or emergency responders. These local heroes are the brave men and women who risk their lives each day to keep our communities safe. And what better way to fuel those dreams than by allowing children to play and dress up like their heroes. This exhibit brings fun, hands on learning to careers like: Law Enforcement, Fire Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Dispatch and K-9 Officer.
U-FIX-IT Garage | Sponsored by 36 North Express Oil Change: Imaginations can dive deep into the world of mechanics and engineering by using tools and team work as children play while enhancing their fine motor skills as well as learning to share and take turns. This exhibit brings fun, hands on learning to careers like: Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic, Electrical Engineer, Aircraft Mechanic and Tow-Truck Driver.
Wonderful Water | Sponsored by California Water Services: Water is such a powerful resource and constantly moves through a natural cycle of evaporation, condensation and precipitation which cleans water an allows it to move around the earth! Our Wonderful Water exhibit allows our guests to see, touch and feel the magic of this precious resource. This exhibit brings fun, hands on learning to careers like: Aquaculture, Commercial Diver, Hydrologist, Marine Biologist or Fisherman.