From Here to Timbuktu takes visitors on a journey through West Africa’s spectacular and diverse geographic regions.  Along the way children and adults are immersed in an adventure of discovery as they learn about the rhythm of West African life. 

In each geographic region children are introduced to the foodways, customs and culture of the people who call that area home.  From the coastal cities, children take a sojourn through the treetops of mountain rainforests, carefully making their way to the open-air family compound on the Savannah.  Finally, children trek the last leg of their journey to the Sahel where they will find Timbuktu, an ancient center of learning. 

From Here to Timbuktu is a one-of-a-kind hands-on experience!  This exhibit will be here through January 2009.  This exhibit is made possible through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Timbuktu sponsors include Time Warner Cable and BellSouth Real Yellow Pages.

Over the Horizon's exhibits will change every 18 months so that a variety of countries and cultures can be explored. From Here to Timbuktu is the second global awareness exhibit at EdVenture.  Kangaroo Crossing, our Australian exhibit, is now on a cross-country tour of other children's museums.