Museum’s New Exhibit Features FCPS Engineering

A new exhibit at the Lexington Children’s Museum includes major contributions by engineering classes and teachers from Tates Creek and Bryan Station high schools. Their work, supported by CHI Saint Joseph Health, illustrates our community’s creative power. The addition will: 

• Introduce children to a range of healthcare professions; 
• Provide families with ways to engage children in conversations and activities related to health; 
• Allow visitors to explore healthcare tools and topics at their own pace in a fun and welcoming environment; and 
• Align with state educational standards to foster engagement in STEM learning. 

Youngsters from Mary Todd Elementary were also on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and initial exploration of the new space. 

“We are grateful to both CHI Saint Joseph Health and the Lexington Children’s Museum for empowering our engineering academy students to play such a significant role in the conception, design, and construction of this wonderful new exhibit,” said Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins. “From pitching ideas to designing models and finding creative solutions to construction hiccups, our students have gained skills and experiences that will give them a leg up in college and the workplace. This model collaboration between industry, nonprofit, and education sectors proves that our students are not just the future of our community – they are the present as well.”

The museum, at 440 W. Short St., hosted a May 23 kickoff attended by healthcare providers, students, teachers, and other supporters. “This immersive, hands-on exhibit will make learning about healthcare more intuitive and less intimidating for kids, and we’re grateful to everyone who has helped bring this project to fruition,” said Colby Ernest, the museum’s executive director.