CHAPEL HILL -- Kidzu Children's Museum has received a $100,000 "Educational Innovation" grant from the Grable Foundation of Pittsburgh to support education and outreach programs, exhibit development and other operating expenses.

This is the third award Kidzu has received from the Grable Foundation.

The Grable Foundation primarily restricts its giving to southwestern Pennsylvania but has also supported several Triangle educational and cultural organizations, including The ArtsCenter in Carrboro.

"This award is an enormous honor for Kidzu," said Cathy Maris, the museum's executive director. "The Grable Foundation's support has been a critical factor in our ability to serve children and families in need, to feature exceptional exhibits and to pilot new educational initiatives."

Kidzu Children's Museum, at 105 E. Franklin St., is a nonprofit community museum devoted to inspiring children and the adults in their lives to learn through play. "The Amazing Castle," on display through June 1, is a traveling exhibit created by the Minnesota Children's Museum. In July, Kidzu will unveil its first original exhibit.