By Kate Reardon
Herald Writer
EVERETT — The Snohomish County Children’s Museum might have the escape you’re looking for.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, the nonprofit museum will not charge admission.
Museum officials hope to offer some relief to community members after this week’s most devastating terrorist attack ever waged against the United States.
"We’re very concerned right now about young children and the impact that the events around the nation could have potentially on children," said Nancy Johnson, the museum’s executive director. "We think it’s a really important time for families to spend some time enjoying each other and playing together and spending time away from the television."
Many of the exhibits are geared for 2- to 12-year olds, Johnson said, adding that it’s also a fun experience for parents and grandparents.
The museum has a play theater where kids can dress up, a play store, and activity areas. Exhibits include a Native American room, trains and animal tracks.
"We’re very concerned about the children in all of this," Johnson said. "We are all so shaken. Now more than ever, it’s critical that parents spend time with their children reassuring them, having fun with them."
There will also be special activities where kids can make friendship bracelets and sign a banner that will be sent to the children’s museum in New York, Johnson said.
"We’ll also have handout information on how parents can help children work through situations like this," Johnson said. "We feel like we can do our part by opening this museum up and encouraging families to come. We would like to offer this service to our community."
You can call Herald Writer Kate Reardon at 425-339-3455
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