Healthyville at Children’s Museum of Atlanta

If healthy is the new cool, then both children and adults may find the new “Healthyville” exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta one “hot” spot to check out!

As the name suggests, “Healthyville” is a make-believe town where people of all ages live healthy, active lifestyles. A walk through this “life-like” interactive exhibit gives visitors a hands-on opportunity to explore facts and tips on nutrition, fitness and the human body.

The various stations showcase everything from the circulatory system to a detailed look at just how food travels through the digestive system. Children will especially enjoy strapping on helmets and pedaling a stationary bike at the “Exercise Your Heart” station, or rowing back and forth to see how their bones connect at the “Joints” station.

There’s also a colorful virtual Dentist Office where kids take an up-close look at how to properly brush and floss their teeth, find out the names of each tooth, and even practice brushing a big mouth with a giant toothbrush!

Almost anyone can learn something new by visiting “Healthyville.” Find out just how many hours of sleep you need according to your age at the “Bedtime station.” Then play the “Food Allergens” game to see if favorite foods may contain allergens.

With each area, kids will be learning while having a blast. This exhibit allows kids to engage in “real-life” situations to help them understand the human body, and the importance of making healthy choices.

– Monica Croom

Explore nutrition and fitness through hands-on areas including good foods market to create healthy meals, nutrition balance, healthyville park to get moving and the care center. Through May 28. Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $15.95-$18.95; younger than 1, free.