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20 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • February 2019 EVERY DAY, WE MAKE A HUGE MESS. AND AN EVEN BIGGER IMPACT. When you're under the age of 10 and see a huge selection of paints in front of you, it's natural to get excited. It's also natural to roll up your sleeves (or not worry about those sleeves at all), dip in your brushes or fingers and go to town creating a masterpiece. Because painting is fun. And it's also messy. Which, honestly, is part of why it's so much fun. But at the Children's Museum, the fun is just the beginning. Because while kids are laughing their way through their latest art projects, they are also receiving something they don't realize: an education. Art fosters imagination and creativity, encourages eye-hand coordination, teaches about colors and prepares children for better success in school. That's why we offer not only the best art studios in Fredericksburg, but also dozens of other hands-on exhibits that allow children and parents to play together while they learn together. And we provide these experiences to all kids—regardless of their ability to pay. Here, learning is always in play. And play is always the path to something greater. D OW N T OW N | F R E D E R I C K S B U R G C H E S T E R F I E L D | S H O R T P U M P C H I L D R E N S M U S E U M O F R I C H M O N D . O R G