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Children's Museum of Cheyenne (2022) Print
2022 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Transportation
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The Children's Museum of Cheyenne's new building sits on the Greater Cheyenne Greenway, an accessible pedestrian and bike path. Ahead of the museum's grand opening, staff hoped to create a reason for visitors to stop and enjoy the museum's outdoor space. To make the museum campus welcoming for people of all ages and abilities, they installed ADA-accessible benches, along with a little free library. Organizers say the museum -- indoor and out -- will give grandparents the opportunity to spend time with grandchildren. In addition to intergenerational offerings, the museum hopes to offer activities for older adults in the future.
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