Children’s Museum’s New Adventure
The DoSeum and Children’s Museum of Brownsville Launch “Adventures in the Sky: Amelia’s Journey”
A Shared Exhibit Expanding STEM Wonder Across South Texas is now a Permanent Exhibit at The Children’s Museum of Brownsville. Two of Texas’s leading children’s museums, The DoSeum in San Antonio and Children’s Museum of Brownsville (CMB), are proud to announce their collaborative presentation of “Adventures in the Sky: Amelia’s Journey,” a high-energy, family-centered exhibit inspired by the legacy of aviation pioneer, Amelia Earhart, and her historic ties to Brownsville, Texas. The exhibit officially opened to the public at the Children’s Museum of Brownsville during a grand opening celebration on Saturday, November 22nd and is now a permanent exhibit at CMB.
A Story of Flight, Courage, and South Texas Possibility
“Adventures in the Sky: Amelia’s Journey” invites children to step into the story of flight through hands-on exploration, playful engineering challenges, and immersive environments that connect history to the future of STEM. Inspired by Amelia Earhart’s fearless spirit and the remarkable chapter of her aviation legacy linked to Brownsville, the exhibit encourages young learners to ask bold questions: How do planes fly? What makes someone a trailblazer? What dreams are possible when science meets courage? Through interactive components designed for early learners through upper elementary ages, families can explore physics, aerodynamics, problem-solving, and perseverance, all anchored in a story that belongs to this region.
The Power of Two Museums, One Shared Mission
The DoSeum and the Children’s Museum of Brownsville came together with a simple belief: children thrive when communities invest in curiosity. As exhibit collaborators, the two institutions pooled creative development, educational design support, and operational know-how to ensure a seamless, high-quality experience for South Texas families. The partnership strengthens a regional pipeline of learning, making it easier for children to encounter consistent STEM-rich experiences whether they visit museums in San Antonio, Brownsville, or anywhere in between.
“When children see their local history reflected in exciting, hands-on experiences, it changes the way they imagine their future,” says Meredith Doby, Chief Creative Officer at The DoSeum. “This collaboration is about building bridges, between cities, between institutions, and most importantly between kids and opportunity.”
“Amelia’s Journey is a love letter to South Texas, the dreamers, the builders, and the next generation of innovators,” says Felipe Peña III, Executive Director of the Children’s Museum of Brownsville. “We’re grateful to have the support of the DoSeum, for standing shoulder-to-shoulder with us to bring this exhibit to life for our community.”
This partnership reflects a growing movement among cultural and educational institutions to share resources, expertise, and imagination—ensuring children across the region, no matter their ZIP code, can access world-class learning experiences. By working together to adapt and bring Amelia’s Journey to Brownsville, the DoSeum and CMB are multiplying impact for families throughout South Texas.
A Regional Investment in Families
Along with the recent “Boca Chica to Mars” exhibit, the launch of “Adventures in the Sky: Amelia’s Journey” arrives as part of a broader expansion of STEM learning opportunities at CMB, including major new exhibit investments exceeding $1 million.
For families in Deep South Texas, this means more chances to learn together in spaces that are safe, joyful, culturally connected, and designed specifically for children. It also means that local students can experience the kind of interactive science learning that research shows supports long-term academic confidence and interest in STEM careers.
