OCALA, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2025) – The Discovery Center will open the new traveling exhibit Alma’s Way: Welcome to My Neighborhood! on Saturday, Sept. 13.
Based on the hit PBS KIDS® animated series Alma’s Way, the immersive exhibit brings the life of six-year-old Alma Rivera to Ocala. Guests can step into Alma’s world by exploring her family duplex, shopping at a neighborhood bodega, visiting a pet clinic, and even taking a subway ride on the iconic six train.
The exhibit was developed by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum, in collaboration with Fred Rogers Productions. Since its television debut in 2021, Alma’s Way has received national acclaim, winning three Imagen Awards and earning nominations for two Emmy® Awards and the NAACP Image Award.
Alma’s Way: Welcome to My Neighborhood! will be on display through Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at the Discovery Center, 701 NE Sanchez Ave. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Discovery Center will be closed to the public from Aug. 31 through Sept. 12 for exhibit installation.
For more information, call 352-401-3900 or visit www.mydiscoverycenter.org.
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About Fred Rogers Productions
Fred Rogers Productions was founded by Fred Rogers in 1971 as the non-profit producer of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood for PBS. In the years that followed, it created hundreds of episodes of this much-loved program and extended Fred’s values and approach to other efforts in promoting children’s social, emotional, and behavioral health while supporting parents, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals in their work with children. Fred Rogers Productions continues to build on Fred’s legacy in innovative ways through a wide variety of media and engages new generations of children and families with his timeless wisdom. The company’s highly rated children’s series, including Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Peg + Cat, Odd Squad, and Through the Woods, have earned 31 Emmy® Awards among other important honors. The company’s latest series are Donkey Hodie, the innovative puppet series inspired by characters from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, and Alma’s Way, an animated series created by Sonia Manzano.
Fred Rogers Productions strives to inspire a lifelong enthusiasm for learning through its series as well as efforts beyond broadcast, including games and interactive offerings, community engagement activities, and much more. For more information, visit www.fredrogers.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
About PBS KIDS
PBS KIDS believes the world is full of possibilities, and so is every child. With PBS KIDS, the number one educational media brand for kids, children ages 2-8 learn lessons that last a lifetime. Across media and community-based programs, PBS KIDS sparks children’s curiosity, helping them succeed in school and life. Families can stream PBS KIDS for free anytime on the PBS KIDS Video app, connected TV devices, pbskids.org and more (no subscription required). Kids can play hundreds of educational games on the PBS KIDS Games app and pbskids.org. PBS KIDS and local stations across the country support children’s learning anytime, anywhere – empowering parents, caregivers, and teachers. For more information, visit pbs.org/pressroom, or follow PBS KIDS on Facebook and Instagram.
