Our Mission
The Children's Museum of Green Bay provides interactive experiences where children and families discover their world through exhibits and programs in a fun and imaginative environment.
Our History
Museum Sprung from a Dedicated, Caring Community
The Children's Museum was incorporated as the NEW Children's Museum on June 9, 1989. The first year of the museum's existence was devoted to increasing public awareness of the concept of a hands-on museum. In 1990, the museum received a trailer to expand outreach capabilities. Museum exhibits traveled as far as Wausakee and Kewaunee. By the end of 1991, nearly 10,000 children and adults had experienced the museum.
The Opportunity To Dream
Do you remember what you wanted to be when you grew up? A firefighter? A captain of a ship? A doctor? Most of us take our ability to dream for granted.
Discover why the museum is a great place to dream.
Common Questions
What is a children's museum?
Children's museums are institutions committed to serving the needs and interests of children by providing exhibits and programs that stimulate curiosity and motivate learning. Children's museums bring children and families together in a new kind of Town Square where play inspires lifelong learning. Outreach programs for at-risk and under-served youth, school partnerships, and parent resource programs on early childhood education are just some of the ways children's museums serve families in their communities.
How many children's museums are in the United States?
The Association of Children's Museum members number approximately 265. ACM estimates that there are about 80 children's museums in start-up phase in the United States. This is the fastest growing segment of the museum world.
How is a children's museum different from other museums?
The Children's Museum emphasizes education and contextual, interactive exhibits. More traditional museums focus on preservation/research, permanent collections, and non-tactile displays. The Children's Museum is child-centered, focusing on the needs and interests of the audience, motivating learning, and empowering visitors through direct experience. Children's museums are a pioneering and dynamic group of institutions that are challenging and redefining the boundaries of the traditional museum world.