YouZeum opens in good health
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A model of a human skeleton watches over visitors inside the main level of the YouZeum in downtown Columbia on Thursday. The museum was originally the idea of the Boone County Medical Alliance in 1991 and finally opened its doors to the public May 1.
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Nine-year-old Madison Maupin, from West Boulevard Elementary School, tries out the YouNewz exhibit at the YouZeum on Thursday. The YouZeum is located at the intersection of Sixth Street and Cherry Street.
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Nine-year-old Jordan Wright practices CPR on a mannequin in the E.R. exhibit in the YouZeum. The exhibit also features a retired Boone County ambulance for visitors to explore.
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YouZeum volunteer worker Rhonda Schoenleber, at right, demonstrates a breathing experiment for second graders from West Boulevard Elementary School on Thursday at the YouZeum.
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Eight-year-old Tyler Hayes examines a skull in the ‘Fine Tune Body Shop’ on Thursday at the YouZeum. The exhibit teaches visitors about how their bodies move and work.