Children learn

through play

They explore, create, conquer fears, develop confidence and master the world around them. While also functioning as a town square, The Children's Museum of Green Bay builds social capital for children and families in a unique, interactive environment. The museum has emerged as a leading community institution where children and adults can connect through play.

Child with painted hands

OUR MISSION:

To serve the needs and interests of children by providing exhibits and programs that stimulate curiosity and captivate learning through exploration and hands-on play. To bring children and families together in a new kind of Town Square, where play inspires a passion for lifelong learning.

WHO WE ARE:

Puzzle

We help develop foundational skills

Children's museums are leading a movement that combines learning objectives with play in an informal learning environment that is developmentally appropriate.

Hands shaking

We respect childhood

The Children's Museum produces programs and exhibits that transcend age, IQ, and experience, and empower children to set their own pace.

Lightbulb

We light a creative spark for lifelong learning

At The Children's Museum of Green Bay, kids become excited about what they are learning while they are playing. As multidisciplinary institutions, children's museums are redefining the teaching of the arts, humanities, sciences, mathematics and human relations across generations.

OUR VISION:

To be recognized as a leader in the Midwest among museums who serve children and families. To accomplish this, we need to consistently create and develop innovative exhibits and programming that challenge and inspire children and families, in turn transforming their lives.

We've been a leader in the Green Bay

Community for over 34 years

Children's Museum of Green Bay Timeline

The Children's Museum of Green Bay began as a mobile museum until it found its permanent home.

With a new larger museum in mind, the location at Port Plaza Mall closed.

The museum reopened as part of the WaterMark project in Downtown Green Bay. The museum proved to be a catalyst for revitalization with attendance exceeding 60,000 visitors in its first year.

After 7 years with no room for expansion at the downtown location, the museum moved in the Spring of 2019. With the new museum right across the street from Bay Beach Amusement Park (which hosts close to 2.0 million visitors each season) and within walking distance to other family friendly attractions, including the Wildlife Sanctuary, we were excited to begin our next chapter.

Our Team

Toni Burnett

Toni Burnett

Executive Director

Whitney Potvin

WhitNEy Potvin

Director of Education

Kelsey Kocken

Kelsey kocken

Operations Manager

Heather Heil

heather heil

Director of Business Development

Hannah Biller

Olivia Dow

Education Specialist

Hannah Biller

Charlie Harmon

Education Specialist

Board of Directors

 Every member of our board of directors is a thought leader who has made significant contributions to our society.   

 Each one brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization. 

Toni Burnett

April Smith

Matt Brault

Jo Anna Albert

Tonie Becker

Molly Behnke

Chris Cumicek

Jodi Delahaut

Ryan Evers

Andrew Dilling

Karen Duranceau

Kate Hess

Sue Johnson

Jacque Kress

Christopher Pahl

Eric Sponholtz

Meghan Weycker

Kate Dewick

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