Flint Children's Museum

Flint Children's Museum in Flint, Michigan was inspired by a visit to a Washington D.C. children’s museum in 1979. Local educator Mary Newman began Flint Children's Museum.Fact|date=March 2007}

Looking for a fun-filled experience with the children? Explore the Flint Children's Museum! Over 40 hands-on educational and fun exhibits are tucked into every corner. Each visit is a new experience with monthly themes, special programs, and daily activities. It's a great destination for a school field trip, daycare outing, or a scouting trip. There are three party rental rooms which are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers and any other special occasion.

Hours:Tuesday -- Friday 9 am to 5 pmSaturday 10 am to 5 pm

Admission:$4/person$3/person in groups of 20+

Located on the campus of Kettering University at 1602 W. University Ave. (Formerly Third Ave.) in Flint.

Background

In 1980, a hands-on antiques and crafts exhibit for children was installed at Flint’s Sloan Museum. By 1986, the exhibit had grown so significantly that, with community support and additional grants, the Flint Children’s Museum’s first permanent location was established at NorthBank Center in downtown Flint, operating there for 7 years.Fact|date=March 2007

An anonymous gift in 1990 created the Mary Newman Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. That fund, named for the museum’s founder and first Executive Director, has since grown to over 1 million dollars, and the proceeds from that fund continue to provide support for the museum.Fact|date=March 2007

The current facility was donated by Kettering University, designated to house the Children’s Museum through a long-term lease. The Museum has been operating at this location since 1993.Fact|date=March 2007

Exhibits & Programs

Educational hands-on exhibits for children: Fact|date=March 2007

* Mr. Bones - showing how our skeletons work
* The Discovery Zone - a rotating exhibit space where there is always something new
* Our Town - where they can shop for groceries or visit Frac-tions Pizza Parlor
* Recycled Rhythms - where they can develop their musical skills ona variety of unconvenetional instruments
* Center Stage - where young performers can act out anything they imagine
* The Tot Spot - a safe space with activities for our visitors ages 0-3

Monthly Themed Activities

References

External links

* [http://www.flintchildrensmuseum.org Flint Children's Museum webpage]