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Purpose Imaginarium Children's Museum is founded by community-minded mothers/educators with a strong passion for fostering interactive inquiry and inspiring creativity in children and adults through moments of shared discovery. Mission Inspiring the love of learning through creativity, discovery, and hands-on exploration.

Overview We hope to accomplish our mission of transforming communities through innovative, child-centered learning. There is definitely a strong need in our area for an interactive discovery center. The Imaginarium Children's Museum of the North Country will be a hands-on discovery museum, offering a multitude of exhibits that engage kids in the ultimate learning experience. The museum hopes to elevate early childhood development to a community-wide priority.

Description Childrens museums stimulate curiosity, creativity and learning through fun, interactive exhibits and programs for children, families and school groups. Families are important as childrens first teachers and as their partners in learning. Our programs and participatory exhibits will be designed specifically to encourage interaction and inquiry, as well as participation from the entire family. Learning occurs in a variety of ways, and experiential learning is essential for proper brain development. We know that communities are enriched when diverse groups work creatively together to educate our children. We will actively partner with social service agencies, public schools, service clubs, public libraries, and other community organizations to bring interactive education and fun, hands-on learning experiences to the community.

Imaginarium Children's Museum of the North Country will essentially operate as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization under the direction of a Board of Directors. We are now an official educational corporation with a provisional charter from the NYS Board of Regents, with recognition by the State University of New York system. We have also recently joined the Association of Children's Museums as an Emerging Museum. We are currently looking for inspired individuals with a vision and a compelling drive to make this dream a reality.

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