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Community Corner Monumental Exhibit Coming to DuPage Children's Museum! Reply Investigate epic feats of engineering, explore colossal cultures of the past, and discover magnificent masterpieces! In DCM's newest exhibit, Monumental, children will examine extraordinary features of Greek and Mayan architecture as they play and learn in entirely new ways! Recreate the famous pyramids at Chichen Itza using building blocks and stones or construct your very own version of the Acropolis. Using interactive components, children can place themselves among mythological icons of ancient times or use costumes and props for exciting dramatic play. Children will also develop a greater understanding of the power of light and shadow on architecture and explore concepts of scale and proportion as they compare their own foot to that of a six foot replica of Athena's foot! Don't miss this spectacular new addition to the Creativity Connections Neighborhood!

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