Children鈥檚 Museum of Pittsburgh and Fred Rogers Productions to debut brand-new traveling exhibit this fall
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh will premiere the new hands-on exhibit, “It’s a Beautiful Day to Be You: Inspired by Mister Rogers, Daniel Tiger and Donkey Hodie,” in partnership with Fred Rogers Productions (FRP) on Oct. 3..
The new exhibit and accompanying resources draw from three beloved television series rooted in the legacy of Fred Rogers: “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” “Donkey Hodie” and “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” The two organizations previously worked together to develop the traveling exhibitions “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit” and “How People Make Things.”
The exhibit will run through Jan. 3, and it will be followed by a national tour that will run through 2029.
In addition to Daniel Tiger and Donkey Hodie, many beloved characters from both series will be part of the exhibit, including: Miss Elaina, O the Owl, Katerina Kittycat, Prince Wednesday, Mom and Dad Tiger, Purple Panda, Bob Dog, Duck Duck and Grampy Hodie.
“We are delighted to continue our long-standing collaboration with Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh to bring the worlds of ‘Donkey Hodie,’ ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ and ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ to life in this new interactive experience,” said Paul Siefken, president and CEO of Fred Rogers Productions. “‘It’s a Beautiful Day to Be You'” will provide a playful space where children along with their families can practice essential character traits like kindness, resilience and bravery. Fred Rogers reminded us that ‘Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning.’ This exhibit carries that vital message forward to a new generation.”
The museum’s fall hours are 10:00 am – 5:00 pm daily, with closures on select Wednesdays.
For more information, visit pittsburghkids.org