Event Review: Kid Stuff, Toys from Our Past OCRHC Exhibit

I like to think of myself as "young."  Despite the fact that my feelings are totally harmless, someone has decided to put me and other people born before 1980 in our place by creating a museum exhibit that displays the toys we played with as children.  Nothing says "you are ancient" like watching a nine year old look at an Atari 2600 as if it were Alexander the Great's battle armor.

That said, KidStuff, now on exhibit at the Orange County Regional History Center is a definite must.  It is highly interactive, allowing kids (and their ancient parents) hands on access to toys that were popular in the past fifty years.  You can race Hot Wheels, play dress up like a princess and play Twister all in one afternoon.  Although dads, I recommend leaving out the dressing up like a princess part.  (Don't worry, there are pirate outfits, too.)

The OCRHC has also added their own section to this exhibit called "Video Stuff."  Gamers will love this section as it traces the technological development of video games.  The best part of the exhibit is that they have set up stations where you can play video games developed in the 70s, 80, 90s and, yes, they have a Wii(!!).  

Admission to this exhibit is included in the cost of general admission, which is $10 for ages 13 and over and $3.50 for ages 3-12.  Student and senior discounts are also available.  The exhibit runs until April 13.  For directions and admission prices check out www.thehistorycenter.org.