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.
The Public Programs Manager oversees the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of creative, mission-based programs both onsite and in the community that connect children and families to museum exhibits, experiences and key themes of STEM, creativity, and literacy. Through community partnerships and public programs, this position will deepen visitor engagement, increase attendance, strengthen community representation, and demonstrate the value of playful learning in the lives of children. This position is responsible for ensuring that the planning and implementation of these programs are in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic direction. This position works closely with colleagues to support the development of programs and delivery of playful learning experiences.
Nutrien Wonderhub is seeking a passionate and dynamic Preschool Assistant to join our Education Team. The Preschool Assistant will report to the Education Manager, and play a pivotal role in supporting interactive, playful, and engaging experiences for our Wonderhub preschool program. They will foster a love for learning, exploration, and creativity in children and families. This position will support the Wonderhub Preschool pilot program.
We are seeking a passionate and community focused Executive Director who is expected to lead a dynamic team, oversee strategic planning, and champion the mission of inspiring curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning in children through play. Zing Zumm is growing steadily with an increasing role as an anchor in our community. The Executive Director will work to strengthen the operational foundations and improve our community impact. This includes providing high-quality exhibits and programs, increasing our financial stability, increasing museum visitation and partnerships, and continuously identifying best practices to support effective internal operations.
As part of EdVenture’s leadership team, the Director of Marketing will help make key decisions for the Museum while guiding the overall marketing strategy across the organization. This position requires active communication with executive leadership and department directors to ensure adequate planning and execution of comprehensive marketing plans.
The Museum of the Southwest, an AAM-accredited institution located in Midland, Texas, seeks an Executive Director to chart new pathways for growth, engagement, and sustainability. The Museum inspires exploration and interaction with the arts, science, history, and culture through a multidisciplinary campus of facilities including an art museum, planetarium, historic mansion, and children’s museum. The Museum is poised to celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2026.
As Vice President of Advancement, reporting to the President + CEO, this position is a critical member of the Museum’s leadership team. The VP will help build and lead a vibrant and sustainable contributed revenue program and oversee the Museum’s membership program. This position is ideal for a professional who can zoom between the big picture and small details, gets energy from being in the community and making connections, is a strong communicator and storyteller, and enjoys rolling up their sleeves to make their mark.
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.
Experience the dynamic variety of tools people use to communicate, from a cocked eyebrow to the front page news. Try your brush at virtual cave art, signal a crane operator, puzzle over expressions, send a message in Morse code, and more! Explore the cues we use when sending and receiving
information at 15 hands-on stations.
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.
This interactive, hands-on experience involves the creation of your own Roller Coaster – from design to testing and then re-testing. What makes the best design? Where does the ball get its energy from? How many different coasters can you build?
Visitors step onto the Island of Sodor where they can climb aboard a large model of Thomas the tank engine, race trains along a giant track, work together to sort and load cargo and maintain engines.
Visitors dive into the world of Wild Kratts® to explore the secret lives of extraordinary creatures in this brand new exhibit. They immerse themselves in ocean habitats and discover incredible creature powers.
Visitors step into the world of Wild Kratts® to explore the secret lives of extraordinary animals in this brand new exhibit. They immerse themselves in animal habitats from around the globe, and discover incredible creature powers.
Visitors get busy inside the barn, where they can hop on balance boards, traverse the wall, and balance on tires; all while wearing their favorite “champion sheep” inspired costumes.
Visitors activate the Get-U-Up device, design their own contraptions, complete a cracking contraption, and blast off in a rocket!
