A museum for kids.
A place to inspire discovery and imagination through play.
A fund at the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
Stimulate curiosity, motivate learning and ignite the imagination!
The Children’s Imaginarium will have 10,000 square feet dedicated to professionally designed, highly interactive hands-on exhibits. All exhibits and programming will be rooted in STEM and will be a place for all children and families to spend time together; interacting, learning, and playing.
With the generous support of our community, the Children’s Imaginarium will open Fall 2023!
What’s in the works?
Our Mission: to inspire discovery and imagination through hands-on
exploration and educational experiences through play.
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currently 99% raised
A fund at the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
We’re Hiring!
The Children’s Imaginarium is seeking applicants for an Executive Director.
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What is STEM learning?
STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Hands-on exploration through multi-faceted exhibits will build powerful skills kids need in the modern world.
Why is STEM important?
STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and will foster the next generation of innovators. Applying their learning to practical life and preparing them to take on the world’s biggest problems.
Why not STEAM?
The acronym STEAM adds an ‘A’ to include the Arts. The greater Wausau area has a strong and well established Arts community. The Children’s Imaginarium will collaborate, rather than duplicate efforts in the Arts.
Meet Our Board of Directors
The Children’s Imaginarium Directors were chosen for their dynamic skill sets, dedication to our community and genuine interest in creating a place that lays the foundation for life long learning.
Maggie Gordon
President, Co-Founder
Tammy Szekeress
Vice President, Co-Founder
Kris Kerns
Board Treasurer
Mona Fox
Board Secretary
Jim Baker
Board Member
Tyler Utecht
Board Member
Julie Bollmann
Board Member
Katie Felch
Board Member
Ryan Gallagher
Board Member
Sarah Trimner
Board Member
Ann Werth
Board Member
Melissa Kampmann
Board Member