Climbing Kids

Louis Joyner
2005

Kidscommons Children’s Museum façade

Architect Louis Joyner, created three steel figures for the kidscommons façade. Painted in green, blue, and red, the Climbing Kids have become a playful landmark since their installation in 2005.



Beyond designing the museum’s façade and interior, Joyner also contributed to preservation work at the Crump Theatre and advocated for the AT&T switching station. Kidscommons, designed for infants through 14-year-olds, features interactive exhibits including the Childhood Garden, Our House–Japan, a 17-foot climbing wall, and the bubble room.