NEW Museum Climate Action Heroes Exhibit with National Children’s Museum and Nickelodeon

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The Museum of Coastal Carolina is excited to announce the opening of its NEW Climate Action Heroes exhibit! Developed by and in partnership with the National Children’s Museum and Nickelodeon Our World, Climate Action Heroes’ mission is to empower children to affect positive change for the planet by practicing climate action superpowers in their homes, schools, and communities.

This exhibit is the latest in the Museum’s continuing efforts to provide more interactive exhibits for visitors of all ages. Upon entering the Museum’s Changing Tides Gallery, visitors’ answers to a maze of playful questions match them with one of five hero personas with unique superpowers:

  1. Community Captains create climate-friendly actions for their home, school, and community. They care about where our food, water, energy, clothes, and toys come from and go after being used. Together, lots of people are working to help communities live in harmony with the environment. They help Climate Action Heroes stay connected!
  2. Pollinator Patrollers protect and advocate for pollinators of all kinds such as bees, butterflies, birds and bats. Together, lots of people work to keep the environment healthy for pollinators. They help Climate Action Heroes stay buzzing!
  3. Arbor Avengers protect trees. Trees clean the air, keep us cool, absorb rainwater and pollution, and provide a home for animals. Together, lots of people are preserving existing trees and planting more. You help Climate Action Heroes stay rooted!
  4. Water Warriors protect water. They make sure people have access to water that is safe to drink. Together, lots of people are working to keep oceans, lakes, and streams clean. They help Climate Action Heroes stay afloat!
  5. Mighty Meteorologists understand changing weather patterns and identify future weather events. They focus on preparing for and responding to severe weather. Together, lots of people are promoting climate resilience to keep people safe as weather changes happen more often. They help Climate Action Heroes stay sunny!

The Climate Action Heroes exhibit is available anytime during Museum operating hours.