Multistudio - The Rabbit hOle

All exhibition work at The Rabbit hOle was designed and built by its in-house creative team, crafting immersive experiences based on beloved children’s books like Goodnight Moon, Last Stop on Market Street, Madeline, Strega Nona, Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters, and Frog and Toad Together.

While the exhibits bring these stories to life, Multistudio was entrusted with shaping the architectural transformation—turning a100-year-old warehouse in North Kansas City into an adaptable, awe-inspiring home for this first-of-its-kind literature museum.

A child runs through a play area of fabricated limestone caves.

Since 2018, Multistudio has worked closely with The Rabbit hOle to reimagine the 150,000 sq. ft. building, ensuring that the structure itself supports the museum’s evolving vision. As an ever-growing space, The Rabbit hOle will continue expanding, with additional floors and new exhibits added over time.

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Beyond the immersive installations, the museum includes a full-service bookstore, print shop, story lab, maker space, resource library, and discovery gallery—offering programming, workshops, field trips, and events with authors and illustrators from around the country.

A child sits in the corner of a bookstore.

A fabricated creature opens its mouth wide to create a doorway into the next room.

‍"We asked for a lot of considerations, back-and-forth, and problem-solving that were outside the norm. Multistudio has been a patient and creative partner in helping us realize an unprecedented architectural space to match our unique vision for the museum’s exhibits and bespoke programming areas."
—Deb Pettid, Co-Founder, The Rabbit hOle

We asked for a lot of considerations, back-and-forth, and problem-solving that were outside the norm. Multistudio has been a patient and creative partner in helping us realize an unprecedented architectural space to match our unique vision for the museum’s exhibits and bespoke programming areas.

Deb Pettid Co-Founder, The Rabbit hOle