Thanksgiving Point Expands STEM Offerings at Museum of Natural Curiosity
The Museum of Natural Curiosity in Lehi has opened two new STEM-focused exhibit spaces, funded by the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation.
Thanksgiving Point has introduced two new educational spaces at the Museum of Natural Curiosity in Lehi, Utah. The additions, funded by the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation, aim to provide interactive environments for children to develop STEM-related skills.
The first space, titled "Bridges from Me to You," focuses on engineering principles while exploring the theme of interpersonal connection. The second space, "Teamwork in the Wee Jungle," is tailored for toddlers and infants to encourage early problem-solving, motor skills, and social development through play.
Gail Miller, chair of the foundation, noted that the exhibit is intended to emphasize the importance of building community connections alongside physical engineering. "Bridges from Me to You" also serves as a memorial for Merrick Betterton, a member of the Miller family who passed away in 2022. The spaces are currently open to the public.