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The fusion of Art and ScienceKEVA MUSEUM EXHIBITS

“The KEVA exhibit is always a huge hit whenever we put it in the gallery - it’s very popular.” PAM THOMPSON EXHIBITS MANAGER LINCOLN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

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We couldn’t have said it better ourselves.

“My step-daughter and I recently visited the KEVA exhibit at the Turtle Bay Museum in Redding. Bella (age 8) is generally more captivated by Barbie dolls and X-Box games than building blocks, so I expected we would breeze through the exhibit in record time.

However, we were both captivated by the exhibit and the opportunity to build with KEVA Planks. Bella went straight for the big chests of planks while I became fascinated with the displays of KEVA buildings, bridges and towers.

It was a quiet evening at the museum, there was classical music playing in the room and our experience building together was peaceful and magical. In a fast paced world saturated with technology I really appreciated the simplicity of the KEVA Planks. Thanks for a fun, engaging, timeless activity that allows us to enjoy unplugged time with our family.”

A. GROSCH Parent

Reasons to host the KEVA exhibit

Easy parent /child interactionParents rarely resist the draw of the KEVA Planks. Most parents immediately find themselves on the floor building , playing and collaborating with their children. Moms, Dads and grandparents find conversation is easy as they discuss building plans, new ideas, words of admiration and encouragement. Working side by side builds relationships.

Versatility From a 5000 foot headline exhibit to a play table in the corner, the KEVA Exhibit can be as large or as small as you choose. Use it as a secondary exhibit when not headlining…use it for school programs (we provide an excellent curriculum/activity guide)…liven up your fundraising events with building contests…use it for day camps. You will think of even more ways to use KEVA Planks in your programs.

Stealth LearningAs children conceive of a project and strive to build it, they must solve many physics challenges using principles of balance, cantilevers, geometric shapes, optimum proportion, stability and more. They must think in three dimensions while problem solving. Because they are focused on their project and having so much fun, they do not even realize how much they are learning. A typical project is inherently filled with small experiments that slyly transform intangible concepts into working tools of the trade.

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“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” LEONARDO DAVINCI

How do they work?Every KEVA plank is the same. No sorting, no glue, no Connectors- just simple stacking. Children and adults already know how to stack things, so the creativity and experimentation begin with very little instruction. The simplicity is compelling.

Artistic Scientists and Scientific ArtistsWe have blended an art gallery and a science lab to create a beautiful place to design and invent. The KEVA exhibit gently nudges scientific minds toward art and artistic minds toward science. To complete a sculpture an artist may need to overcome various physics challenges. The engineer who builds a tall tower may want to explore ways to make it more interesting or attractive.

Spectacular possibilitiesHow high is your ceiling? The construction and demolition of large structures is always a crowd pleaser. Tall towers are fun and easy to build. Someone on your staff would love this assignment.

“Just a few more minutes…”People spend a lot of time in the KEVA Exhibit. Visitors take ownership of their KEVA creations; they often plant themselves in the KEVA room and won’t leave until their masterpiece is complete. An extended period of concentration and total immersion in the activity is the typical experience with KEVA. This sets us apart from most other exhibits- even exhibits costing thousands more. Our simplicity is truly engaging.

Teachers Enthralled“I am a third grade teacher in Lebanon, TN. We went on a field trip to the Discovery Center in Murfreesboro where I, along with most of the third graders, was enthralled by the KEVA blocks. These are great!”

M. CAMPBELL 3rd Grade Teacher

Cool enough for teens“I'm 16 and I messed around with the building blocks at a children’s museum for hours. It was one of the coolest things ever!” D. EHLERT

Museums Rave“The KEVA exhibit was fantastic and the visitors loved it. We just had a focus group with member moms today and they talked about how fascinating the KEVA exhibit was for them and their children (of all ages). We plan to keep a port ion of the KEVA blocks out permanently in the museum. We are also starting to take KEVA as outreach programs to schools and have had a great reception from teachers.”

R. ANDERSON Discovery Center

“The community has embraced it beyond our expectations.”

D. MACFEE Lincoln Children’s Museum

Parents Buy It“We first saw KEVA planks at the local Science Discover Center, and we were

hooked! I bought my kids 2 sets of 200 planks, and my 6 year old son has plans to save up all his money so he can buy thousands.

We are very excited about all the possibilities, and my husband is like a kid again when he gets these blocks in his hand. Truly, KEVA planks are well worth every penny -- they get significantly more play time than many of the more expensive toys the kids have received. We all love them!”

J. BROWN, BOISE, ID

“My family and I visited the Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding, CA last summer and fell in love with the KEVA exhibit.”

C. SANDERS, parent

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Please contact us to discuss the possibilities for your museum.

[email protected] 465-2752 toll free540 289-3440 phone800 920-4311 fax

6719 Rocky Bar RoadElkton, VA 22827

FREE Exhibit?Not really, but… The KEVA Exhibit is designed to be purchased at a price that is comparable to many rentals. After the first showing, all repeat runs can be considered to be free. Some museums have covered the cost of the exhibit by the brisk sales in the gift shop. The exhibit stows compactly when not in use. Never again worry about a gap in your schedule or a shortfall in your budget. You will always be prepared with a top quality exhibit when you need it.