The Childrens Museum of Cleveland

Mission

The Vision & Mission Statements of The Children's Museum of Cleveland stem from the vision of the Association of Children's Museums which is to bring children and families together in a new kind of "town square" where play inspires lifelong learning. The Vision: The Children's Museum of Cleveland is to be "the" Northeast Ohio destination and resource for all young children, parents and caregivers to engage in fun, innovative, interactive play that accelerates the child's creativity, development and education. The Mission: In line with community, market, and societal needs, The Children's Museum of Cleveland is dedicated to providing unique, innovative, and impactful experiences, exhibits, and education programming, within and outside of the Museum, that will foster learning and development in all children ages birth-8; with a special emphasis on birth-5. To achieve this, The Children's Museum of Cleveland will focus on: Fostering creativity via exhibits and programming featuring the arts and the concept of invention. Being a key resource for parents/caregivers to learn about parenting and how to accelerate their children's learning and development. Creating powerful tools to enhance school readiness and literacy within CMC's early birth-5 target cohort. Playing a role as a valued strategic partner and collaborator, complementary to other regional early childhood stakeholders. Creating a forum and incubator where childcare, education, parenting and academic experts can access and train young families and help advance the field of early learning. Being a community resource for information and programming on health/nutrition/exercise. Providing an appealing "town center" where all children and families can interact. Providing an exciting introduction to the world of cultural institutions and lifelong learning experiences for young children and their families. Developing and disseminating a broad/deep portfolio of multi-disciplined education programming. The Children's Museum of Cleveland is committed to meeting the needs of all children regardless of background or ability.