The document describes the Design Museum Foundation and its mission to bring the transformative power of design to inspire creative problem solving. It does this through exhibits, workshops, and demonstration projects focused on areas like play, education, cities, and sustainability. The museum currently has a traveling exhibit called "Extraordinary Playscapes" showcasing innovative playground designs around the world. The exhibit is hosted at a location in Boston and features passport that guides visitors to six playgrounds in the area, two of which were newly installed for the exhibit.

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Founder, Executive Director
Design Museum Foundation

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5. Bring the transformative power of design
everywhere, to inspire a world full of
creative problem solvers.

6. • Inspire
• Educate
• Transform

12. • Inspire — Exhibits & Events
• Educate — Workshops
• Transform — Demonstration Projects

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26. Design is everywhere.
So are we.

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28. Design is everywhere.
So are we.

29. Design Impact
Areas

30. Vibrant Cities
Workplace Innovation
K-12 Education
Play
Data Visualization
Entrepreneurship
Business
Social Impact
Sustainability
Healthcare
Culture
Civic Innovation

33. Play

34. Extraordinary
Playscapes

47. Extraordinary Playscapes
Playground Passport
Explore a city-wide celebration of play & design!
Free Exhibit: BSA Space, 290 Congress St, Boston
Plus: 6 playgrounds around Greater Boston
Design is everywhere.
So are we.

48. Extraordinary Playscapes
What’s your favorite
playground?
Enjoy Extraordinary Playscapes, a free exhibition showcasing the art,
history, science, and importance of play, featuring design stories behind
over 40 international playgrounds, interactive experiences, and playable
installations. From towering treetop playgrounds to hand-knit crochet
installations, visitors will discover how designers translate play objectives
into state-of-the-art and meaningful outdoor environments. Take the full
tour with this Playground Passport. We’re highlighting local play spaces
and creating some new ones as well! Our kiosks at playgrounds around town
tell the story behind these amazing outdoor playscapes.
Free Exhibition: BSA Space, 290 Congress St. Boston
On-View: June 8 - September 5, 2016
Hours: Mon - Fri: 10am - 6pm, Sat - Sun: 10am - 5pm
Imagination Needs Places to Thrive
Share it on Instagram @designmuseumbos & #DMPlay!
Cover photo courtesy of Playworld
Events in partnership with
All events are located at BSA Space, 290 Congress St, Boston
More info & RSVP online at designmuseumboston.org
JUN
8
6:00pm • Exhibition Opening Reception
Be the first to see Extraordinary Playscapes! Celebrate the opening night, meet
designers behind some amazing playgrounds in the show, and most importantly, play!
JUL
16
10:00am • Kids Design Workshop
Join us on The Greenway with local artist and craftsman Mitch Ryerson to create and
build unique playscapes using all natural materials.
AUG
13
10:30am • Kids Design Workshop
Join us for an interactive tour of the exhibition and outoor playscape building with
Imagination Playground and more!
10:30am • Family Design Day
Join us for an interactive tour of the exhibition and hands-on workshop where families
will envision, design, and build their own dream playscape. Tickets: architects.org
JUN
18
6:30pm • UNITE • The Problem with Play
How to design a more playful future, featuring: Michael Laris, Playworld; Lillian Hsu,
Cambridge Parks; Cheri Ruane, Spurr Design/BSLA; and Peter Gray, Psychologist.
JUN
30
6:30pm • FILM SCREENING • The Land: Adventure Playground
Learn about The Land, an creative adventure playground in Wales, and discuss “risky”
play with David Ramsey, Dept. of Early Childhood, Boston Public Schools.
AUG
25
Photo courtesy of Landscape Structures, Inc.

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Boston
Cambridge
Mattapan
Charlestown
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NEW PLAYSCAPE!
PlayForm 7
City Hall Plaza, Boston
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NEW PLAYSCAPE!
PlayCubes
Chinatown Park, Boston
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Frieda Garcia Park
Stanhope St. & Clarendon St., Boston
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Alexander Kemp Playground
36 Waterhouse St., Cambridge
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Thomas M. Menino Park
1st Ave. & 16th St., Charlestown
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Hunt Playground
Almont St. & Orlando St., Mattapan
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Boston
Charlestown
Experience Extraordinary Playscapes all over
Greater Boston, including 2 new playscapes we
installed as part of this special exhibition.
Extraordinary Playscapes
BSA Space, 290 Congress St., Boston
Have an urban adventure!
Playground Passport

50. Frieda Garcia
Park
Halvorson Design Partnership, Inc.
Stanhope St. & Clarendon St., Boston
Opened 2013
12,000 sq ft
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Explore Frieda Garcia Park — a playful urban oasis in the heart of Back Bay.
Filled with colorful climbing structures, unique swings, and beautiful art
installations, the park encourages recreation and relaxation alike. Check out
the park’s bright bird murals, custom play pieces, and relaxing gardens.
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Design Museum Boston
Photo courtesy of Halvorson Design
Alexander Kemp
Playground
36 Waterhouse St., Cambridge
Opened 2009
10,000 sq ft
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City of Cambridge and Robert Steck
Have a nature-play adventure at Alexander Kemp Playground. Set within the
Cambridge Common, this site builds on the idea that playgrounds are places
where children grow and learn about themselves and the world around
them. Enjoy unique wooden play sculptures by local artist Mitch Ryerson,
and explore the park’s interactive water and sand play features!
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Playground Passport
Photo courtesy of the City of Cambridge

52. Extraordinary
Playscapes

53. Vibrant Cities
Workplace Innovation
K-12 Education
Play
Data Visualization
Entrepreneurship
Business
Social Impact
Sustainability
Healthcare
Culture
Civic Innovation

54. • Inspire — Exhibits & Events
• Educate — Workshops
• Transform — Demonstration Projects

55. Learn more:
designmuseumfoundation.org
@designmuseumfdn
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