Schoolhouse Children’s Museum has officially opened Mangrove Manor, the highly anticipated, new permanent exhibit that invites children to climb, crawl, discover and imagine their way through one of Florida’s most remarkable natural ecosystems.
Made possible through a generous grant from Impact 100 Palm Beach County, Mangrove Manor is one of more than a dozen interactive exhibits at the popular two-story Schoolhouse Children’s Museum in Downtown Boynton Beach. The immersive new experience invites children to discover native Florida wildlife through play while exploring the remarkable mangrove ecosystems that protect the state’s coastlines.
“There’s something incredibly powerful about giving children the chance to experience the Florida they call home through play,” said Miriam Naranjo, Executive Director of Schoolhouse Children’s Museum. “Mangrove Manor invites them to climb, explore and imagine while discovering one of our state’s most extraordinary ecosystems. When children build that connection early, they develop curiosity and confidence, and a deeper appreciation for protecting the places that make our state so special.”
Mangrove Manor is the latest example of the Museum’s commitment to making high-quality, play-based learning accessible while celebrating South Florida’s unique history and environment.
Mangrove forests protect Florida’s coastlines, support marine life and provide habitat for countless native species. Throughout the exhibit, children encounter familiar wildlife while discovering how these remarkable ecosystems sustain the health of our waterways and communities.
Like the Museum’s other interactive exhibits, Mangrove Manor brings Florida’s history and natural environment to life through hands-on learning. Young visitors explore what makes our state unique while stepping back in time to experience life as early Florida pioneers –long before computers, cell phones, televisions or even cars.
Located at 129 E. Ocean Avenue in Boynton Beach, the museum is housed in a historic building originally constructed in 1913 as one of Boynton Beach’s first schools. The museum, designed for children through age eight, also offers weekly programming and is a popular destination for birthday parties.
Mangrove Manor is now open during regular museum hours, Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and is included with admission.
