HARRISONBURG CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INC
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Explore More Discovery Museum Enhancements
EXHIBITS AND CAPITAL EXPANSION EXPLORE MORE DISCOVERY MUSEUM CONTINUED ENHANCING ITS EXHIBIT SPACES TO SPARK CURIOSITY AND ENGAGE CHILDREN AGRES 1-12. ITS 18 HANDS ON GALLERIES SUPPORT EXPLORATION IN SCIENCE, ART, ENGINEERING, HEALTH, AND IMAGINATIVE PLAY. THE MUSEUM ALSO PLACES SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY FOCUSED SPACES AS WELL AS THE YOUTH MAKERSPACE AND TEACHING KITCHEN FOR CHILDREN 8 AND UP, WHERE ACTIVITIES BUILD CREATIVITY, PROBLEM SOLVING, AND COLLABORATION. THIS YEAR, THE MUSEUM INTRODUCED A NEW CONSTRUCTION ZONE, FEATURING INTERACTIVE BUILDING AND ENGINEERING EXPERIENCES. STAFF REGULARLY REFRESH EXHIBITS AND ADD NEW INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WITH THE ANNUAL SEPTEMBER SPRUCE UP PROVIDING FOCUSED TIME FOR IMPROVEMENTS. COMMUNITY INPUT AND PARTNERSHIPS HELP GUIDE THESE ENHANCEMENTS, ENSURING THE MUSEUM REFLECTS LOCAL INTERESTS AND NEEDS. EXPLORE REMAINS A TRUSTED EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE AND VIBRANT GATHERING PLACE FOR FAMILIES IN THE REGION.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$763.7KEducational Programs and Accessibility
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACCESS EXPLORE MORE DISCOVERY MUSEUM PROVIDED ENRICHING, HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. PROGRAM STAFF LED FIELD TRIPS, SUMMER CAMPS, AND YOUTH MAKERSPACE ACTIVITIES THAT EXTENDED LEARNING BEYOND THE MUSEUMS 18 EXHIBIT SPACES, ENGAGING MORE THAN 8,000 STUDENTS. SERVING OVER 82,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY, THE MUSEUM REMAINED COMMITTED TO ACCESSIBILITY WITH APPROXIMATELY 15 OF GUESTS BENEFITING FROM SPONSORED ADMISSION PROGRAMS SUCH AS FIRST FRIDAY FREE AND MUSEUMS FOR ALL, ENSURING ACCESS TO PLAY BASED LEARNING. PARTNERSHIPS DEEPENED THIS IMPACT, INCLUDING A PRESCHOOL EVENT AND FAMILY RESOURCE FAIR WITH UNITED WAY AND ART OUTREACH FOR ALL LOCAL BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB LOCATIONS. ADDITIONAL COLLABORATIONS WITH THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY CHILDRENS CHOIR, YOUR ECONOMIC SUCESS YES, AND THE JMU DIETETICS PROGRAM ENRICHED PROGRAMMING AND SUPPORTED INCLUSIVITY ACROSS THE REGION. IN TOTAL, THESE INITIATIVES CONTRIBUTED SERVICES VALUED AT MORE THAN 100K, SUPPORTING OVER 11,000 VISITORS AND FAMILIES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$37.8K
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