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Friends of the Temecula Children's Museum

The Imagination Workshop – Temecula’s Children’s Museum is the home of Professor Phineas T. Pennypickle, whose wacky inventions cover every room of his 7500 square foot house. Children are invited to explore and play with the innovative gizmos & gadgets that they’ll discover in the Professor’s kitchen, library, bathroom, music room, maze room, and everywhere else! The Friends of the Temecula Children’s Museum help to create an immersive and memorable experience for visitors through the character of Professor Pennypickle, while providing a way for children to become interested in science through play. As science programs in the traditional school setting are becoming overshadowed by heavy emphasis on math and reading, it is increasingly important to provide innovative resources so that children are exposed to science basics. Through hands-on experiments and discovery, plus the elusive and intriguing persona of Professor Pennypickle and his Imagination Workshop, the Friends of the Temecula Children’s Museum hope to inspire children to become more interested in science while they are having lots of fun. The Imagination Workshop has received the prestigious THEA award from the Themed Entertainment Industry, which celebrates innovative and compelling experiences. This award, which is typically given to major theme parks such as Disneyland and exhibits such as the National Spy Museum, confirms the appeal of this unique facility.