November 21, 2006—The Children's Museum/Museo de los Niños San Diego will be presenting a whimsical interactive installation specifically designed for children as part of the third-annual Downtown for the Holidays seasonal celebration. The white 6 x 15 foot, geodesic dome, will be located near Horton Plaza at NBC’s Peacock Plaza and will be hosting a special activity from 11am to 2:30pm on December 9.

Designed by the Museum’s artistic curator, Alberto Caro, the installation is based on the underlying themes of fantasy and the season of winter. From inside the semitransparent, monochromatic structure, children will be encouraged to explore the idea of altering landscape through the arrangement and manipulation of contrasting geometric and organic forms. The installation will allow children a unique opportunity to create abstract environments.

The Museum’s exhibit is only one of the many exciting attractions planned for Downtown for the Holidays. Other fun events and activities guaranteed to spread the holiday spirit include a holiday tree lighting ceremony, ice skating on Horton Square, snow and sledding at PETCO Park, a gingerbread house building contest, an amazing “Gingerbread City” display, live entertainment and plenty of appearances by Santa himself. For more information on Downtown for the Holidays, visit sandiegodowntown.org.

Children's Museum/Museo de los Niños San Diego is a cultural and educational institution with a quarter-century history of hands-on, arts-based programs for children and their families. A new Museum at 200 West Island Avenue is currently under construction and will include art galleries, the Museum School, the Toddler Space, Art, Clay and Design Studios, the Tech Space, birthday party rooms, a revolving artist-in-residence space and a sit-down café. The adjacent Museum Park will include outdoor works by artists and space for children to create art.

For more information on the Museum, visit the website at childrensmuseumsd.org or phone 619 233 8792.