{"id":73251,"date":"2024-11-19T21:01:31","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T01:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=73251"},"modified":"2025-06-02T21:29:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T01:29:42","slug":"scaffolding-at-brooklyn-childrens-museum-turns-nycs-ubiquitous-eyesore-into-kid-friendly-play-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/73251\/scaffolding-at-brooklyn-childrens-museum-turns-nycs-ubiquitous-eyesore-into-kid-friendly-play-art\/","title":{"rendered":"Scaffolding at Brooklyn Children’s Museum Turns NYC\u2019s Ubiquitous Eyesore into Kid-Friendly Play Art"},"content":{"rendered":"

Scaffolding\u2014typically a dull necessity in urban landscapes\u2014gets a delightful makeover at the Brooklyn Children\u2019s Museum<\/strong> this winter. Running from November 23, 2024, to May 11, 2025, the museum\u2019s newest exhibit, \u201cIn the Works,\u201d<\/strong> reimagines scaffolding as a vibrant, interactive play space for children aged 2-10.<\/p>\n

Designed by NYC artists Yeju Choi<\/a> and Chat Travieso<\/a>, the installation turns steel beams and construction materials into an imaginative two-story playground. Think tunnels, slides, and climbing zones\u2014all created with safety, exploration, and creativity in mind.<\/p>\n

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Why Scaffolding?<\/h3>\n

The concept behind \u201cIn the Works<\/a>\u201d is both simple and profound. Scaffolding represents transformation, an ever-present sign of New York City’s perpetual evolution. At the Brooklyn Children\u2019s Museum<\/strong>, children are encouraged to see these structures not as obstacles but as opportunities for creativity and collaboration.<\/p>\n

The exhibit also incorporates workshops where kids can personalize elements of the design, fostering a sense of ownership and community engagement. During a preview, I saw how quickly children connected with the exhibit, turning industrial materials into sources of wonder.<\/p>\n

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The Brooklyn Children\u2019s Museum Redefines Play<\/h3>\n

As the first museum in the world specifically designed for children, the Brooklyn Children\u2019s Museum<\/strong> is no stranger to innovation. \u201cIn the Works\u201d continues this legacy, merging art and play in ways that inspire kids and parents alike.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also a nod to the museum\u2019s commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, ensuring that exhibits remain engaging for a wide range of ages and abilities. If you\u2019ve ever wondered how to turn mundane city fixtures into artistic marvels, this is the place to find out.<\/p>\n

For those not familiar with the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, watch this:<\/p>\n