The Bucks County Children’s Museum in New Hope is back just in time for America’s 250th birthday, with its newly renovated space filled with activities for visitors, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times.  

According to the Executive Director, Kelly Krumenacker, the museum is perfect for children between the ages of one and seven, designed to boost development and physical abilities.  

The original 5,000-square-foot museum opened in 2011, and five years later, it was expanded to 10,000 square feet with an abundance of exhibit space. 

Last fall, the original 5,000 square feet were renovated, redoing the flooring in the space. 

New exhibits, including a hospital, an auto shop, a supermarket, and a Revolutionary War-era restaurant named “George’s Inn,” were added.  

“All of our new exhibits are very accessible and very inclusive,” Krumenacker said. “We have a lot of sensory-friendly areas that are low-lighting, quiet and that really accommodate kids with sensory challenges.” 

The museum partnered with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, and exhibits were designed using visitors’ feedback. 

Krumenacker discussed how she was excited to have the renovations completed in time for the Semiquincentennial since much of their summer attendance comes through tourism.  

The renovations, which cost $1 million, were paid for by a state grant from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, as well as private and corporate donors. 

Read more about the renovations completed at the Bucks County Children’s Museum in New Hope in the Bucks County Courier Times.  

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