Interactive Neighborhood for Kids

"Kid-sized" town designed to encourage children of all ages to develop their full potential through exciting hands-on learning experiences about community life. Come and role-play in our "Grandpappy Airlines" exhibit, complete with Control Tower and Beacon. Allow your imagination to grow by becoming a musician in our "Let There Be Rock" music room. Lots more to discover as you make your way through INK's indoor neighborhood with Pinnacle Bank, Publix Grocery, Loretta's Diner, Hydro Manufacturing, and more. Dynamic, unique exhibits and activities are open-ended and enjoyed on a walk-in basis. Great for your next family outing or school field trip. 

• GrandPappy Airlines - GrandPappy Airlines features an older full-sized 1955 Aero Commander 560 aircraft that allows your child to experience the inner workings of a real airplane! New additions are a control tower and the original beacon from the Gainesville Airport. 
• Dentist Office - Most children don't enjoy trips to the dentist, but with this interactive exhibit, they can be the dentist! Parents can teach children about proper dental hygiene in this non-threatening environment that features a real dentist chair.
• Pinnacle Bank - In our Kids Pinnacle Bank branch, your child can interact with a magical talking coin. Children can learn that money doesn't grow on trees and wants vs. needs. Practice handling money as you help your children fill out bank deposit slips, count money, and make deposits. Also, your child can visit the bank's vault to learn what’s really in the vault.
• Hydro Dynamics Manufacturing Center - Come and discover how to make a window to put in your home.
• Armed Forces Exhibit - This exhibit honors our United States service members.
• Film Studio - Bring your imagination to life in INK's film studio.
• Beauty Salon - Let your child become the hairstylist in this fun exhibit. Equipped with salon chairs and even a few mannequins, our Beauty Salon is sure to be fun. 
• Publix Grocery Store - Shop and check out groceries in our pint-sized grocery store. Children can fill child-size shopping carts with a variety of food items, pretend to scan their groceries, check out at the register, and bag the groceries. Even be a store clerk and reshelve items to their proper places. Parents and teachers can teach children how to pick out healthy foods. Let your child practice their social skills by being the checkout clerk or the customer with this interactive experience.
• Preschool Paradise - This play space is designed for our visitors up to four years old. Children can interact in their own miniature neighborhood to explore colorful objects, toys, and games. 
• INK's Paint-Your-Own Pottery Studio - Add an additional activity to your museum visit. Discover how fun it is to Paint-Your-Own Pottery. Fun for all ages. Please note that firing of items takes several days. Shipping available. Private parties available.
• Hall County Sheriff's Authentic Vehicle - This exhibit features an actual Hall County Sheriff's Vehicle where your children can be the police officer. Allow your child's imagination to become one of our local heroes
• Department of Natural Resources Exhibit - This is the perfect place to learn about water safety and do a little fishing.
• Model Train Exhibit - The miniature community comes to life with this model train exhibit. Press the buttons to see the train come to life. 
• 50's Café Presented by Loretta's Kitchen - Let’s go to the hop! Children can pretend to work in a restaurant as a cashier, a cook, or a waiter/waitress. Parents can sit at a booth or at the lunch counter while children learn how to prepare and serve balanced meals. This is one of our most popular exhibits.
• Vet Clinic - Pretend to be a vet in our Vet's Office. Learn about animal health and examine our cute animals.
• Stage - Ever wanted to be an actor/actress? Let your child do just that with our interactive stage. With a variety of costumes, let your child be the playwright and put on a show just for you!
• Restrooms, Water Fountains, Concessions - We have restrooms and water fountains, which are designated with purple walls. Don't forget to pay a visit to our Gift Shop and INK's Pottery while you are here! Drinks and snacks are for sale in the gift shop. 
• Farm - Come visit our resident cow, Buttercup, and our new Kubota tractor.
• Music Room - Come and be a part of the band in our new music room sponsored by "Let There Be Rock School."
• Sandra Deal Red School House - Let your mind get lost in this wonderful school house in honor of The State of Georgia First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Deal. 
• Imagination Playground - Imagination Playground is an innovative play space that encourages learning, social development, movement, and above all fun! By using your imagination in open-ended play, these lightweight blue blocks encourage self-expression through deep, joyful play.

EXHIBITS COMING SOON

• North East Georgia Medical Center
• FireTruck
• Ambulance
• Poultry Exhibit
• Department of Transportation
• Jackson EMC