Our Mission
The Great Lakes Children’s Museum provides a foundation for lifelong learning through play-based exploration.
Why Is It Important?
We believe every child can benefit from having a safe and welcoming place to explore the world around them at their own pace and in their own way. Great Lakes Children’s Museum exhibits and programs are designed to provide those opportunities for learning as a foundation to developing a lifelong love of learning.
Children also benefit from interaction with adult caregivers – and that benefit increases with quantity of interaction and frequency. Children’s museums, in general, help children learn through play and help adults learn TO play. Both parties benefit from the experience.
Our Next Chapter: Museum 3.0
Museum 3.0 reimagines and repositions the Great Lakes Children’s Museum as a community-based hub for nonprofit excellence that extends learning opportunities beyond toddlers to include teens, adults, and elders.
It creates a fusion of experiences: a Children’s Museum with hands-on, play-based learning; a Science Center featuring interactive exhibits and STEM labs; an Art Center with creative studios and rotating exhibits; and a Cultural Commons with storytelling spaces and gathering places that celebrate our community’s rich history. In partnership with educators, artists, youth, scientists, and families, it fosters cross-sector programming that delivers lasting economic, social, and environmental value.
Want to know more and join us in building the future together? Email Tracie MacPherson, Executive Director, at tracie@glcm.org.
Our Vision & Core Values
Together, we cultivate curious kids!
Kids
The center of everything we do
Curiosity
Encourage creativity, play and life-long learning
Integrity
Do the right thing, even when it is hard
Collaboration
Intentionally seek meaningful and lasting relationships
Inclusivity
Value, respect and welcome everyone
Media Releases
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If you would like to be added to our media list, please email your name, media outlet, and contact information to impact@glcm.org.
Job Postings
We are not currently hiring.
If you are interested in working at the Great Lakes Children’s Museum, you may send a resume to info@glcm.org and we will reach out if a position becomes available.
Check out our unpaid positions on our Volunteering Page!
