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Betty Brinn Children's Museum
929 East Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Jennifer Sarnowski
Director of Exhibit Rental & Sales
(414) 390-KIDS (5437), ext. 239
exhibits@bbcmkids.org
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Super Service Center
Exhibit Overview
Little mechanics will love working in the Super Service Center! Children can step into a pretend auto shop equipped with all the tools they need to perform maintenance on a kid-sized car mounted on a lift. The exhibit's hands-on activities encourage cooperative play and stimulate the development of fundamental skills in young children.
Children will have fun sorting, matching and problem-solving as they select tools, replace parts and fill work orders. Working with other mechanics encourages positive social skills, and the exhibit's activities help enhance fine and gross motor skills.
The Service Center:
- The Shop: A mural of a real auto shop and an ambient soundtrack help to set the scene for busy little workers.
- Work Wear: Work shirts and caps enhance the role-play experience by allowing kids to dress the part.
- Service Desk: Children plan and manage their workday, using a changeable wall clock, work order clipboards, a telephone and a magnetic daily calendar. Area signage encourages children to solve time-related word problems.
The Car:
- Under the Hood: Kids will trigger a variety of sound effects as they change the air filter, add fluids (glug, glug!) and check the battery and oil.
- The Creeper: The car is mounted on a lift so children can slide underneath on a creeper to change the “rusty” muffler and tailpipe.
- Tire Rotation: Children can change two of the car’s tires using lug nuts and a realistic-sounding pneumatic drill.
- License to Drive: A variety of colorful personalized license plates can be changed on both the front and the back of the car.
The Tools:
- Tool Chest: Tools of the trade, including wrenches, screwdrivers, spare parts and replacement "fluids," are tucked in a kid-friendly tool chest that also serves as a matching/sorting activity.
- Gear Table: Children can manipulate colorful moving magnetic gears, stimulating reasoning and creativity.
- Tire Wall: Children will enjoy climbing in and out of a set of real tires that border the exhibit.
Target Audience: Educational activities are designed for children ages 3 – 8.
Space Requirements: The exhibit requires a minimum of 130 square feet and can be arranged in a variety of configurations.
Electrical Requirements: The exhibit’s car component requires a 110V electrical source which can be brought in from below or above.
Purchase Information
Purchase Includes:
- Bilingual signage (English/Spanish) that helps adults understand how children learn through play
- A detailed installation manual, plus on-going technical phone support
- A one-year limited warranty
Purchase Price: $39,500*, plus in-bound shipping
*The price is subject to change without notice.
