CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF LA CROSSE INC

Children's Museums are places where families connect in meaningful ways. The mission of the Children's Museum of La Crosse is to offer affordable opportunities for the young and young at heart to grow, connect and learn through interactive play. GOALS: (1) Complete $2 million capital campaign; (2) Complete building and exhibit improvements and additions with capital campaign support; (3) Direct annual endowment disbursement funds to support free and discounted access for economically disadvantaged families; (4) Promote the importance of play for early childhood development and adult-child relationships.

We recently reached our $2 million capital campaign goal! Building and exhibit improvements are underway and include the addition of a one-of-a-kind climbing structure, a redesigned admissions area and more. Communication regarding the PLAY it forward capital campaign included information about the power of play. These messages will be continued and supported by positive. hands-on learning and play experiences in the Museum and in our community.

The value and power of play are incorporated into every aspect of the Children's Museum.
The Children's Museum is a place away from work and household distractions where adults and children can share quality time and experience the luxury of becoming lost in the moment.
The Children's Museum recognizes the importance of healthy living for children and adults, as well as the value of life-long learning.
The Children's Museum is committed to supporting parents, teachers and other caring adults to nurture creativity and personal development for children. We are also always looking for ways to be the best we can be for our customers and community.
Integrity - fiscal responsibility, programming excellence, customer service, employment experience - is core to the Children's Museum's mission.
The Children's Museum strives to welcome all people and partners, to play and learn, communicate and collaborate, lead and listen, plan and provide.

We recently reached our $2 million capital campaign goal! Building and exhibit improvements are underway and include the addition of a one-of-a-kind climbing structure, a redesigned admissions area and more. Communication regarding the PLAY it forward capital campaign included information about the power of play. These messages will be continued and supported by positive. hands-on learning and play experiences in the Museum and in our community. We are on track for 2018 to be our second or third highest year of attendance since opening in 1999. Online and social media activity continues to grow, as do 4 and 5-star online reviews.