Map of the exhibit, "Torn From Home: My Life as a Refugee," presented by the Lied Discovery Children's Museum. The pictures that follow show the numbered locations on the map. View photo »

Every child has a home. What does home mean to you? Why is home so important? What is special about your home? View photo »

Millions of people are forced to flee their homes due to war and violence. Photographs of refugee children from various countries greet viewers as they enter the refugee camp in "Torn From Home: My Life as a Refugee." View photo »

Refugees travel long distances to find safety. But, being in a strange place can be scary. View photo »

Play provides refugee children a temporary escape from daily life. These toy cell phones were made from wood and clay by Sudanese and Congolese children in a refugee camp in Uganda. View photo »

Diseases can spread quickly in the crowded camps. Aid organizations work to provide basic health care to refugee populations. Many times lack of clean water, nutritious food, and adequate medical supplies make it difficult to keep everyone healthy. View photo »

School was recently recognized as an essential right for refugee children. Educating younger generations is crucial to rebuilding countries and communities when refugees return home. View photo »

The average length of stay in a refugee camp is seven years. Though most refugees will eventually return home, some are unable to do so and must begin again in a new community or country. The final station of the exhibit allows visitors to record their impressions of refugee life. View photo »