Comment Section for Once Upon a Time, the World of Picture Books Came to Life - The New York Times

This New York Times article details the creation and opening of the Rabbit Hole, a unique museum dedicated to children's literature located in North Kansas City, Missouri. The museum, a decade in the making, was founded by former bookstore owners Pete Cowdin and Deb Pettid. Unlike typical children's destinations, the Rabbit Hole does not feature touch screens, ball pits, or costumed adults. Instead, it showcases settings and stories from beloved children's picture books that visitors can explore and interact with. The museum was created with a focus on inclusivity, featuring titles from a wide range of ethnicities, genders, and publishers. Despite various challenges, including a lack of experience in the nonprofit sector, Cowdin and Pettid raised $15 million to transform an old factory into the Rabbit Hole, aiming to foster an immersive, engaging reading experience for children. Plans for future expansion include additional exhibit space, a print shop, a story lab, a resource library, discovery galleries, and a rooftop bar.