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For the first time and for a limited period, the Children’s Museum presents Building Buddies, an interactive exhibition that invites children to explore the world of building and design through play and discovery.
- In this exhibition, children learn the basics of construction using blocks and tools, experiment with designing and assembling structures, and explore concepts of balance and stability in a hands-on and engaging way.
- The experience also encourages collaboration with friends and family while developing creativity, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- The exhibition offers a safe and open environment for learning through experience, where building activities support the development of children’s motor, cognitive, and sensory skills.
Your building companions are waiting… Let’s build together!
Meet The Characters
In this exhibition, you will meet different characters across the zones, each offering unique challenges that encourage children to develop specific skills through play and exploration.
Sami the Planner
Time to get creative! Reorganize Sami’s house by choosing where the different rooms will be located and the stairs to get there.
Zina the Gardener
Help Zina brighten up her bungalow by painting a wall, dressing her window with curtains, arranging a flower wall and laying a garden path.
Handy Layla
Handy Layla needs assistance to finish renovating her house. Lend her a hand and lay tiles in the bathroom, tighten the leaky pipes, install new planks on the outside wall and inspect the large drain pipe.
Senan the Builder
Senan’s paws are not as agile as your hands! Help him put a roof over his head and walls around his house.
Belal the Master Builder
Climb up the scaffolding to bring foam bricks up to build the tall walls of Belal ’s building. Ask your friends to help you move the bricks around with the pulley and the conveyor belt, or use the demolition chute to get the bricks down quickly.
The Builder Family
The Builder Family need to enlarge their house. Help them build sturdy walls and a tall chimney to keep them safe and warm.
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FAQs
What is the Building Buddies exhibit?
Building Buddies is a hands-on, interactive exhibit where children explore basic engineering, construction and problem-solving skills through play. It includes seven stations, each focusing on a different skill or activity.
Where is the exhibit located?
The exhibit is located inside the Children’s Museum at Ithra.
Do I need a separate ticket for the exhibit?
The exhibit is included within the Children’s Museum entry ticket. No additional ticket or registration is required.
Which age group is the exhibit suitable for?
The exhibit is designed primarily for children 2 to 7 years old. However, all ages up to 12 years, accompanied by family members, are welcome to join.
How long can my child stay in the exhibit?
Your child is welcome to stay in the exhibit for the full duration of the Children’s Museum operating hours on the day of your visit.
Can my child leave the exhibit and come back again?
Children can go out to explore other areas in the Children’s Museum and return to the exhibit within the same visit.
Is the exhibit guided or self-led?
Members of the Children’s Museum team will be available to provide support when needed. However, the exhibition experience is primarily based on self-exploration and independent engagement. In addition, and in accordance with the Children’s Museum policy, children are required to enter the museum accompanied by a guardian. Guardians are welcome to participate with their children inside the exhibit.
What skills will my child gain from this exhibit?
Children are invited to practice collaboration, problem-solving, creativity, fine motor skills and basic STEM thinking through building, constructing and experimenting with different materials.
What are the dates of the exhibit?
The exhibit runs daily from January 22, 2026 to May 31, 2026, excluding Sundays.
How many stations there will be?
There will be seven interactive stations.
What is the theme of the exhibit?
The theme is under building and engineering concepts.
Are the instructions going to be given in English and Arabic ?
The exhibition is designed as a self-exploratory, open-ended experience and does not require extensive instruction. However, any instructions provided will be available in both Arabic and English.
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