Founded in 1994, Bowers' Kidseum, both an interactive children's museum and learning center, serves as an 11,000 square-foot extension of the main museum. In 2014, Kidseum celebrated its 20th anniversary with a re-opening of the newly renovated high-tech and interactive space.Corinne Flocken (December 15, 1994) Special Event Please Touch the Exhibits: From the Bowers Comes Kidseum, Where the Learning Is Hands-On, Los Angeles Times The name "Kidseum" was created by a child in the community in a naming contest.
