The Creativity Critters represent the diversity, inspiration, and innovation of the Children’s Creativity Museum. While they are all individuals and like different things, they have one thing in common – they love to use their imaginations to create new things to share with each other – and you! Come play with the Critters and create something together.

Zump, a shy yellow critter holding a camera, enjoys capturing moments in the Animation Studio.

Zump may be a bit shy at first, but he’s a great friend once you get to know him! Never the center of attention, he prefers to watch rather than talk, taking pictures and videos of all the fun with his camera. Join him in our Animation Studio to learn more about making videos and stop-motion animation!

a purple octopus-like critter with headphones, rocks out in the Making Music Studio.

Rockto is the museum’s resident Rocktopus: a species from outer space that loves to jam out! On his home planet, he headlines the most famous band of all time, and here on Earth, he hangs out in the Making Music Studio to help humans learn all of their tips and tricks to make rockin’ tunes. Join him on the second floor to play with sound and get groovin’!

The Kromas, a trio of three aliens representing comedy, tragedy, and drama, perform in the Creativity Theater.

The Kromas are a group of three aliens that love to put on a performance; the left one loves comedy, the right one loves tragedy, and the middle one likes a bit of both. On Earth, they’ve taken to the stage, but they also like to kick back and watch a movie, too. Join them in the Creativity Theater for a good show!

a blue fluffy, cloud-like critter with a relaxed demeanor, floats near the LeRoy King Carousel.

Blooper is a fluffy Critter that loves to take it easy; she spends most of her time with her head in the clouds. She’s a chill gal, all about drifting here and there, and if she likes you, she might even let you take a ride on her back. Join her at the LeRoy King Carousel for a fun, imaginative ride!

CRE-8, a robot critter with plant elements, explores the blend of nature and technology in Starship Cove.

CRE-8 is a robot from a computery planet where there are no living beings; however, ever since she crash-landed on Earth, CRE-8 has become passionate about nature! She loves going outside (but she has to stay far away from water). Join her in the Starship Cove to combine nature and technology and let your creativity bloom!

Telbi has a mind for the digital; loves tinkering with different techy tools to make cool projects! Telbi enjoys art and technology, and loves to bring them together through design

Telbi has a mind for the digital; they love tinkering with different techy tools to make cool projects! Their two favorite things are art and technology, and they love to bring them together through design. Join Telbi in the Co-Lab during special events to learn more!

a small red critter with a big smile, leads collaborative projects in the Design Studio.

Aha is a small but mighty creature; he’s a natural leader and loves to bring people together! Aha brought together all of the aliens that crash-landed on Earth and helped them explore their passions. Join him in our Design Studio to explore many different activities through problem solving, critical thinking, and idea generating!

The Birdles, two bird-like critters with explorer hats, guide young visitors in Lil’ Critter City.

The Birdles are a pair of friends who love to adventure! On their home planet, they work as full-time tour guides, and here on Earth, they hang out in Lil’ Critter City to help the tiniest humans explore and learn about the world around them. Join them on the first floor to build forts, put on a show, and more!

Fwip is a lively alien that never stops moving; he lives for excitement and joy! Whether it’s sports, games, or simply going on the biggest rollercoaster at the theme park, he’ll always be found having fun.

Fwip is a lively alien that never stops moving; he lives for excitement and joy! Whether it’s sports, games, or simply going on the biggest rollercoaster at the theme park, he’ll always be found having fun. Join him in the Lightning Lab for exploration with things that move and roll!