The Director of Exhibits is responsible for developing a strategic vision for the museum’s exhibits, ensuring they align with Discovery Lab’s educational mission and engage diverse audiences through interactive, inclusive, and accessible experiences.
As YCHC positions itself as a leading regional cultural institution, the new CEO will have the opportunity to build upon a strong foundation while addressing challenges such as completing the unification of multiple sites, leading strategic organizational and collections plans, and growing long-term financial sustainability.
We’re seeking a dynamic Director of Operations to orchestrate the behind-the-scenes magic that makes memorable experiences possible. This senior leadership role combines strategic vision with hands-on operational expertise to ensure our museum thrives as both a beloved community institution and a sustainable organization.
The Member & Donor Engagement Manager is a key member of Chabot’s Development team. This full-time, onsite position reports to the Director of Development and is responsible for the planning and implementation of all programs and communications related to individual donor and member cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, including benefits fulfillment.
The Executive Director will oversee day-to-day operations, financial stability, and strategic planning, while inspiring a passionate team to ensure that the Center remains a vital resource for children and families in Hawaii. This role requires someone with a heart for people, both inside and outside the organization, fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and collaboration. With a true love for youth, the Executive Director will ensure that every program, exhibit, and initiative continues to inspire and engage the children of Hawaii, shaping the future of early childhood education. This is a unique opportunity to lead a critical and joyful institution with purpose, passion, and a deep appreciation for the impact the Center has on the lives of our keiki.
The Executive Director’s duties and responsibilities will include overall responsibility for the management, supervision, operation, administration, enhancement, and development of WCM. The new Executive Director is an energetic leader with a proven track record of participating in a major fundraising campaign and can lead and execute a strategic planning process.
The Director will manage the museum’s Annual Fund, business memberships, individual giving, and will cultivate partnerships to further advance the organization’s mission. This position ensures that all donor relations—whether individual, corporate, or community-based—are strong, growing, and align with the highest standards of the museum’s mission and values. As a critical member of the Development team, the Director collaborates closely with colleagues to meet and exceed fundraising goals.
The Director of Education is a visionary leader responsible for shaping and executing the Museum’s educational framework and philosophy. Overseeing a diverse team of approximately 40 individuals, this role ensures all programming is developmentally appropriate, engaging and aligned with best practices in early childhood education. The Director drives strategic development, fosters innovation and promotes collaboration to deliver extraordinary experiences. Actively participating in Denver’s cultural and early childhood communities, the Director upholds the organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, access and inclusion while adapting to the evolving needs of children, families and staff. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this senior leader manages complex operations to achieve the Museum’s educational goals and broader mission.
The Exhibit Designer is responsible for producing a wide range of 2-d and 3-d presentation materials, including renderings, floorplans, parts and assembly drawings, constructions drawings, models, and mockups. See full job description and apply at https://www.explora.us/about/explora-careers/.
A key member of the organization’s leadership team, responsible for overseeing a variety of efforts that bring Explora’s mission, vision, core values, and organizational culture to life in its physical space. Lead and manage the exhibits, exhibitions, and environments group to serve the overall goals of the organization. See full job description and apply at https://www.explora.us/about/explora-careers/
The Special Projects Manager will support the planning, development, management, and implementation of a variety of ongoing and new projects, driving them smoothly and efficiently to successful completion with a focus on exhibits and exhibitions and will work with exhibit developers, in-house and out-of-house fabricators, educators. See full job description and apply at https://www.explora.us/about/explora-careers/.
General Description: The Museum Educator–STEM creates and delivers programming with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) curriculum for children ages 0 – 12 years old. The STEM Educator presents Educational and engaging bilingual programs in the Museum’s portable Planetarium, both at the Museum and within a 100-mile radius. The Museum Educator creates, coordinates, and facilitates programs inhouse and in the community focused on STEM utilizing the museums resources and interactive exhibits to ensure that guests and families with children ages 0 – 12 years old have an exceptional experience.
The President & CEO of the One Lawndale Children’s Discovery Center is responsible for day-to-day operations and the successful pursuit of the museum’s financial goals, strategic objectives and mission to provide a hands-on, “play and learn” environment that engages and motivates children to use their curiosity and creativity to learn about the wonders of our world and engages the caregivers who bring them.
PTM has a staff of 80 employees and a point of pride for the Museum is that 66 percent of its staff identify as people of color and/or are members of the LGBTQ+ community. A leader in informal and early childhood learning, the Museum partners with regional colleges and universities on research studies. Noted as a standard of excellence in the field, it is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
The Manager will develop character-based curricula for current and new exhibits and programs, create training materials, and deliver ongoing staff training in collaboration with the Museum’s HR Department. They will also assist with evaluation processes. Additionally, the role involves participating in educational development teams. All activities will be aligned with the MODS Learning Framework, which emphasizes learning through play and exploration.
The Aviation Academy Manager will be responsible for the design and implementation of the museum’s Aviation Academy which cultivates more STEM professionals and builds pathways to propel high school students to take courses in aerospace technologies and pursue degrees and certifications that lead to careers in aviation.
The Associate Director of Exhibits plays a critical role in advancing MOXI’s mission and steering the exhibits team with strong leadership and exhibit management. This position is responsible for the care and maintenance of existing exhibits, managing the team of exhibit techs, and the long-term planning and management of future temporary exhibits and exhibit partners. The position requires an aptitude for quick and effective problem-solving, preventative maintenance planning, and technical aptitude in exhibit repair. In addition, this role requires administrative organization, leadership, and advanced communication skills.
OCM is partnering with nonprofit Heritage Omaha to launch a $110 million capital campaign through the Omaha Children’s Trust (OCT) to design, build, and fully activate a vibrant new museum at Omaha’s RiverFront. The project’s mission is to create a thoughtfully designed children’s museum at Omaha’s RiverFront shaped by best practices in early child development, offering fun, inclusive exhibits and programming that spark joy, curiosity, and connection for young children and their caregivers. OCM will be moving to its new location in 2027. The individual serving in the position of Senior Vice President of Finance & Operations (Sr. VP) will play a critical role in carrying out this mission
Stepping Stones Museum for Children opened to the public March 11, 2000. Located within Mathews Park in Norwalk, Connecticut, Stepping Stones has served the region for over 24 years as an award-winning nonprofit 501(c)(3) children’s museum. The museum consistently attracts nearly 300,000 visitors each year and our Early Language and Literacy Initiative (“ELLI”) reaches 122 students across private and public educational settings. The 44,000 square foot museum offers a multitude of distinctive learning galleries, exhibits and activities, indoor and outdoor spaces, special programming and events, and educational resources.
The Schoolhouse Children’s Museum is a hands-on museum dedicated to providing engaging and educational experiences for children and families. We offer an array of interactive exhibits and programs designed to inspire creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning. As a community-focused institution, we strive to create inclusive environments that foster childhood development through play and exploration.
Imagine Children’s Museum is seeking an experienced, self-directed and results-oriented part-time grant specialist to contribute to its mission by researching, writing, and preparing compelling grant proposals and other donor communication tools. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional with a proven track record of securing major grants and a passion for children and play. This role requires someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple grant applications simultaneously, while tracking progress and ensuring all deadlines are met. As part of a small, dynamic development team, the Grant Specialist will work closely with the Chief Advancement Officer and other team members to meet ambitious annual fundraising goals and help secure vital resources for the organization. We’re looking for someone who believes in the mission of Imagine and has an exceptional drive for furthering our fundraising efforts as well as strategizing and delivering on new ones.
Imagine Children’s Museum is seeking a seasoned and enthusiastic part-time Fundraising Events Coordinator. This year-round role is responsible for securing fundraising event sponsorships, soliciting in-kind donations for auctions and coordinating all aspects of fundraising events. Fundraising event management, from planning to execution, data management and post-event follow-up, is part of the Fundraising Events Coordinator’s responsibilities. Working closely with the Chief Advancement Officer, departmental staff and the Board’s Fundraising Committee and Committee Co-Chairs, the position requires making cold and warm solicitation calls and will be responsible for building good relationships with prospective sponsors and clients across multiple sectors and communicating with the public and internal teams. Suitable candidates will be detail-oriented, proactive and inspirational. We’re looking for someone who believes in the mission of Imagine and has an exceptional drive for furthering our fundraising efforts as well as strategizing and delivering on new ones.
The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) contributes to the mission of Imagine Children’s Museum through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of 100+ major gift prospects, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and/or institutions with a capability of five, six and seven-figure gifts.
What can YOU do in your watershed to protect our oceans? Find out in Ocean Bound!
Explore the exciting world of movement on land, sea, and air.
Explore the science of what’s biting you in this skin-crawling exhibition!
Building Buddies is an immersive exhibition that features hands-on role-play learning experiences.
Leonardo’s Lab offers young artists and inventors a chance to immerse themselves in the mind of Leonardo DaVinci, the original ‘Renaissance Man.’
TreeHouses offers fun, hands-on ways to explore the many important roles of trees.
Bring the beloved Questioneers characters and their unique learning experience.
The immersive, open-ended exhibits provide children with opportunities to play, explore, discover and experiment.
I AM WILD: A CHARLEY HARPER EXHIBIT is inspired by the series of children’s books “I Am Wild” and Harper’s related artwork about biodiversity.
Bring Winter cheer to your venue no matter the time of year!
Based on the beloved Peanuts “Take Care” initiative, Miami Children’s Museum’s new traveling licensed exhibit teaches children how to take care of themselves, each other, and the Earth.
The immersive, open-ended exhibits provide children with opportunities to play, explore, discover and experiment.
There’s so much to learn about nature — in your own backyard and beyond! In this immersive exhibit, walk through Fred the house cat’s scratching post and transform into Nature Cat, Outdoor Explorer Extraordinaire! Dress up as one of Nature Cat’s pals as you explore a marsh, a cave, a forest, and more — slip down Ronald’s slide, help Daisy build a flower garden, and have fun hunting for Hal’s flying disc.
Every object in our world has a story of how it is made. How People Make Things tells that story by bringing the manufacturing experience to life and showing you the ways in which familiar childhood objects are made. Hands-on activities in cutting, molding, deforming and assembly show you the people, ideas and technology used to transform raw materials into finished products.
Measurement is an essential part of our lives, but not always easy to understand. Gauge height, distance, volume and more in Measurement Rules, an interactive exhibit that introduces visitors to various units of measurement. Master the basics and then begin to compare, classify and categorize different ways to measure using traditional—and not-so-traditional—tools. Hands-on experiences allow visitors to understand measurement in relation to the world around them, collaborate with others and become confident in the language of measurement.
This exhibit has bilingual (English/Spanish) signage.
In Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit, you will step into Daniel Tiger’s world and join him and his friends as you explore the Neighborhood. Through immersive experiences, visitors will work together to solve problems, use their imaginations to transform their surroundings, and play along with Daniel’s singable strategies to learn life’s little lessons.
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit was created by Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in partnership with Fred Rogers Productions. DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD © 2022 The Fred Rogers Company. All rights reserved.
Visitors are invited into the imagination, whimsy, and humor of Mo Willems. Many familiar characters will be featured, including best friend duo Elephant and Piggie, faithful companion Knuffle Bunny, and The Pigeon, the wily city bird best known for his antics in Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Activities will give children the opportunity to make art that is inspired by Mo Willems and to learn about the rich social and emotional lives of the author’s characters. The exhibit will also feature prints of illustrations, including works in progress, by Mo Willems.
This exhibit has bilingual (English/Spanish) signage.
Inspired by Rube’s original illustrations and inventive storytelling, this exhibit contains a collection of new 3D, life-size machines and hands-on, interactive components that connect Rube’s iconic cartoon contraptions to the way things work in the physical world. These experiences provide insight into the legacy of Rube and how classic engineering principles can be re-imagined as entry points for deeper exploration of STEAM concepts for 21st century learning.
This exhibit has bilingual (English/Spanish) signage.
Emotions at Play with Pixar’s Inside Out, the first interactive exhibit based on the award-winning film, helps visitors – young and old – understand the important role emotions, memory and imagination play in our everyday lives. Focusing on the five core emotions featured in Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out – Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust and Fear – hands-on and digital experiences in the exhibit offer opportunities to explore some of the ways we express our emotions – and recognize emotions in others, too.
This exhibit has bilingual (English/Spanish) signage.
Opposites Abstract: A Mo Willems Exhibit is based on Mo Willems’ recent all-ages book, Opposites Abstract, published by Hyperion Books for Children. Taking inspiration from the eye-popping, emotive and highly accessible words and abstract images from the book, this interactive exhibition invites its audience to view and play by exploring the complicated yet simple concept of opposites through hands-on experiences, art making activities, and artist-led performances. Geared to both children and former children of all ages, the exhibition will inspire every visitor to create and respond to art in their own unique ways.
This exhibit includes all the original artwork framed.
This exhibit has bilingual (English/Spanish) signage.
AIM HIGH: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen invites its audience to explore the multiple aspects of aviation, from the rich history of the Tuskegee Airmen to 21st century STEM concepts. Inspired by the tools and tasks related to flying and aeronautics, the interactive experiences mix real artifacts with hands-on play. Visitors of all ages will be able to imagine themselves in the role of the aviators, inspired by the past and dream of the future.
The exhibition features Black Wings, American Dreams of Flight organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. The exhibition was made possible by the generous support of MetLife Foundation. It chronicles the story of African Americans, who, despite facing racial barriers, attained great achievements in the world of aviation.
Inspired by the success of its Roar & Explore with Dinosaurs Exhibit, Miami Children’s Museum proudly presents an all-new rental experience. This rental package includes a total of seven state-of-the-art animatronic dinosaurs: two T-Rexes, a Diplodocus, an Ankylosaurus, a Stegosaurus, a Triceratops, and a Velociraptor with a nest and hatchlings. All seven dinosaurs are sensor-activated and can perform seamless movements along with realistic roaring sounds. Several interactive components and added experience opportunities will also be provided to help you create your own dinosaur experience, such as a fossil dig pit, dino skeleton builder, and baby stegosaurus puppet that is perfect for photos. Children are sure to be captivated while learning all about these fascinating creatures.
