Treehouse exhibit to open Sept. 29 at Museum of Life + Science

Hideaway Woods, featuring a network of eight interconnected tree houses that reach up to 20 feet in the air at the highest point, will celebrate a public opening Sept. 29.

In the new permanent exhibit, visitors will be able to move between each of the hand-crafted structures with net bridges, slides and a spiral staircases. For younger visitors, there's a special area with scaled slides, bridges and a space for nature-based imaginative play.

"Hideaway Woods offers endless opportunities for moments of wonder and curiosity about the natural world," said Barry Van Deman, museum president and CEO in a press release. "This grand playscape immerses families in nature, inviting them to climb high into the trees, wade in a stream, explore the forest, and stretch their powers of observation. Being prepared to live in a STEM-filled world starts with becoming curious observers, and Hideaway Woods is a perfect place to acquire that skill."

The structures are designed for all ages (that means parents and adults are welcome to explore with their kids!). The permanent exhibit will be free with general museum admission, which is $14.50 for adults and $10 for kids ages 3 to 10.