What if preparing children for the future begins with giving them more freedom to play? At The DoSeum, art, science, and imagination come together to help young learners build curiosity, confidence, and a sense of possibility.
In this episode of the Voice of San Antonio Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Ellie Morrison sits down with Dan Menelly, CEO of The DoSeum, for a conversation about the power of experiential learning—and why a great children’s museum matters to a great city. From immersive exhibits that invite children to discover their own solutions, to community outreach that reaches beyond the museum’s walls, Dan shares how The DoSeum is expanding access to joyful learning while bringing San Antonio’s creativity into a global conversation.
Together, they explore what it means to keep children at the center of education in a changing world—and how wonder, collaboration, and creative thinking can help them face that world with optimism.
Watch or listen now and discover how a place built for play is helping shape San Antonio’s future.
Topics in this episode:
• Why play, curiosity, and wonder are essential to lifelong learning
• How art, science, and design come together in The DoSeum’s exhibits
• Expanding access through assisted admission and community outreach
• Bringing San Antonio’s exhibit design and creativity to museums around the world
• The DoSeum’s next chapter, from a new campus plan to early-learning research
Learn more about The DoSeum: thedoseum.org
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