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Kidzeum expands its offerings to help with STEAM education

Child in butterfly costume.
Kidzeum
The Kidzeum helps teach about local pollinators and will incorporate pollinators in a new mural at its entrance.

The Kidzeum has increased its STEAM education offerings since the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive Director Leah Wilson spoke to Community Voices about how the museum is helping educators. Wilson also shared plans for renovations and a new pollinator mural.

For more information about the Kidzeum visit: https://kidzeum.org/

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.
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