The Rabbit hOle is a forthcoming museum experience dedicated to children's literature. An artist-driven non-profit, The Rabbit hOle is in the vanguard of a growing number of arts organizations in the United States dedicated to providing multi-sensory immersive experiences and discoverable environments to a new generation of families and museum-goers eager for physical and social engagement. In bui
lding the world’s first Explor-a-Storium, The Rabbit hOle will not only deliver Kansas City’s first truly immersive museum experience, it will bring national prominence to the city as a visionary center for children’s literature. Classic and contemporary works of children’s literature will be featured at The Rabbit hOle in breathtaking ways through a combination of narrative environments, immersive experiences, curated exhibits, and an evolving array of permanent exhibits throughout the space that will surprise and delight visitors of all ages. The Rabbit hOle will house a print shop and bindery, maker-space, bookstore, cafe and resource library, These essential program drivers will offer a rich spectrum of artistic and educational opportunities for all ages in areas of maker workshops, writing and story labs, book-making, professional development for educators, and ongoing national author events and residencies.