A playful experience focused on kindness, empathy and emotional well-being!
The Children’s Museum of Phoenix and Phoenix Children’s are partnering to present “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit” to children and families across Arizona. The exhibit runs from September 27, 2026 – January 10, 2027 at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix.
This new exhibit brings to life the themes presented in the award-winning PBS Kids television series created by Fred Rogers Productions that follows the adventures of 4-year-old Daniel Tiger and his friends.
In “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit” children enter the world of Daniel Tiger and friends to explore the Neighborhood. Through immersive experiences, visitors collaborate to solve problems, use their imaginations to transform their surroundings and play along with Daniel’s singable strategies as they learn life’s little lessons. The exhibit, created by Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in partnership with Fred Rogers Productions, brings to life the themes presented in the PBS series such as community, communication and emotions, which enables young children to understand their feelings and those of their neighbors. Visitors can walk the paths and hear the sounds of Daniel’s world as they encounter the meaning of empathy, gratitude, sharing and diversity in an environment of creative and interactive play. Through music, kids can also sing along with Daniel, work together to solve problems and even experience the contagious nature of kindness.
“Daniel speaks directly to children, and he is their age,” notes Paul Siefken, president and Chief Executive Officer with Fred Rogers Productions. “Because of that, they see him as their friend, and he goes through a lot of the challenges that they face, whether it’s dealing with mad feelings or learning how to share.”
Along with the emotional lessons gleaned in the Neighborhood, visitors can:
Transform into a favorite character with masks and costumes
Visit the Post Office and sort, deliver and receive packages and letters
Create stories through the Movable Character Mural
Step inside the Clock Factory to play with a variety of clocks
Write or draw thank-you notes and put them on the Thank You Tree
Cozy up with a good book in O the Owl’s Reading Nest and
Stroll with a Trolley along the path, and ring the bell upon arrival!
Local presenting sponsorship of “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit” was made possible by Phoenix Children’s.
“At Phoenix Children’s, we have a vision to improve the health of a generation, which includes caring for them beyond our walls,” said John Nickens, president and CEO. “We’re delighted to support The Children’s Museum in creating an experience where children and families can play, learn and grow together. Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood teaches children that their feelings matter and that it’s okay to ask for help – important lessons in building a healthier future for Arizona’s children.”
“We are so grateful to Phoenix Children’s for helping bring Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood to life at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix,” said Kate Wells, president & CEO of the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. “This partnership is a wonderful reflection of our shared commitment to the well-being of children and families. Thanks to Phoenix Children’s generous support, thousands of young children will have the chance to play, imagine, explore their emotions and learn important lessons about kindness, empathy and friendship, all while having a grr-ific time with a character they love. We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Daniel Tiger and his friends to the Museum and to share this special experience with the children and families in our community.”