Johnson County Museum

"just the right size for kids "

  Besides the permanent exhibits, the museum currently (until Jan. 2011) has a fantastic exhibit called Kidscape!  Kidscape is really designed for kids ages 3-9 and is set up to look like a suburban street (kids size) with a dress shop, threatre, golf and fishing area, bookstore, hospital, builders section (with tractors and legos), and more.  It is great fun.  It is all hands on and our son had a blast.  We've been twice and took friends each time.  My son loves the theatre because kids can dress up and put on shows for their parents.  He loves it!   Kidscape is free (donations are welcome).
   Seeking the good life is the exhibit that gives a brief history of Johnson County.  It is self guided so you can do it at your kids' pace, which is great.
    This is a great way to introduce your kids (especially younger ones) to the museum experience.
   I enjoyed the 1950s All Electric House (tickets were $2pp) though my husband and son breezed right through it.
    This museum is small, but free (and you can't beat free).  The displays are geared towards children and it is a perfect fit.
    Visit their website for current exhibit updates.