The Adventures of MR. POTATO HEAD

Saturday, Jan. 23 - Sunday, May 9, 2010

Travel around the world and beyond with the much-loved character MR. POTATO HEAD. In this colorful, hands-on exhibit, designed especially for young visitors ages 3 to 8 years (but many adults will enjoy too!), join him on treks to outer space, an archeological dig, the sea and the jungle.

The exhibit is designed to develop school readiness and academic skills for young children, focusing on literacy, problem solving, mathematics, science and social studies. It is based on developmental milestones set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and national academic standards.

Exhibit Highlights

Space S.P.U.D. – Launch into outer space aboard the S.P.U.D. space station and control the journey from the commander’s chair, use the intergalactic translator, explore the galaxy and conduct experiments at the isolation glove box.

Spud Quest – Join him on an archeological dig in search of King Tato’s statue, decipher tatoglyphs, and solve mazes to find the statue's secret treasure.

Spud Overboard – Dive under the sea as you operate the spud sub, then go “snorkeling” with Jacques Coustato, build fanciful reefs, meet a friendly octopus and wise clam, find small surprises and a sea horse race in the kelp bed.

Spud Safari – Roam jungles, discover camouflaged creatures and use special lenses to see the world through the eyes of silly birds, bugs and animals.

The Adventures of MR. POTATO HEAD  is included in general museum admission and is free for EP Members. It will be at Exploration Place through Sunday, May 9.

The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head was created by the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum in collaboration with PLAYSKOOL®. Mr. Potato Head is a registered trademark of Hasbro, Inc., and is used with permission. © 2010 Hasbro. All rights reserved.

National tour sponsored by

Additional support provided by Debra Altshul-Stark and Brian Stark (and) Greater Milwaukee Foundation.