Begun in 1985 by Dolores Kohl, the Kohl Children’s Museum’s mission is to have a space for “active play learning.” The new location, opened in 2005, takes this mission as its guiding principle. “Habitat Park,” an outdoor exhibit area, leads into the building, which contains displays scaled specifically for children. A dramatic structural courtyard connects two wings that surround a south-facing courtyard. Support spaces, including classrooms and a café, are organized along an interior “street” to guide visitors through the exhibits, revealing an unexpected sequence of spaces and experiences.