Children’s Museum of Tacoma

The Children’s Museum of Tacoma is a not-for-profit children’s museum in Tacoma, Washington. The museum first opened its doors in 1986. Children can participate in hands-on play-to-learn activities at the museum. The museum received a $1.6 million pledge from the US Department of Defense in 2018 to open a satellite location on a military base (Joint Base Lewis-McChord).

History

The museum, which emphasizes play activities and hands-on learning for children, was founded in 1985 and inaugurated in 1986. Tanya Durand was appointed Executive Director in 2000.

The museum relocated to a larger location in Tacoma, Washington, in 2012. Customers can now pay whatever they wish for entrance to the museum, according to the museum’s rules. The museum is divided into three sections: Voyager, Woods, and Water.

The Muse, a learning center co-founded by the University of Washington Tacoma and the Children’s Museum of Tacoma opened in 2015. The Muse was founded to help the children of university lecturers and staff.

The Children’s Museum announced intentions to open a second museum on Joint Base Lewis-McChord in 2018 with the help of the US Department of Defense. On the base, the museum is converting a skating rink. In 2020, the museum is expected to open. The initiative received $1.6 million from the Department of Defense. Boeing and the Boeing Employees Community Fund (ECF) gave $1.5 million to the upcoming Children’s Museum of Tacoma, which will be located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, in January 2020.

Community

Children’s museum’s aid in the development of important core abilities. In the last ten years, neuroscience has backed up what social scientists have long claimed: that the first ten years of life are critical for future learning. Children’s museums, based on well-established pedagogy, are spearheading a movement that blends targeted learning objectives with play in developmentally appropriate informal learning spaces for infants, toddlers, and children.

Children’s museums are sensitive to the needs of children. Children’s museums provide programs and displays that transcend age, IQ, and experience, empowering children to set their own pace and balancing widespread cultural influences that condense childhood.

Museums for children are places where families can connect in meaningful ways. Adults have less time to spend with their children as a result of today’s workplace pressures. Children’s museums are locations where parents and caregivers may spend quality time with their children, learn something new, and enjoy the luxury of becoming lost in the moment while they play, away from work and home interruptions.

Children’s museums ignite a passion for discovery and lifelong learning in children. According to research from the University of Illinois, children are bored up to 50% of the time while at school or doing homework. Children grow enthusiastic about what they are learning while playing at children’s museums. Children’s museums, as multidisciplinary institutions, are redefining how the arts, humanities, sciences, mathematics, and human relations are taught across generations. Children’s museum exhibits and activities in art, science, math, music, literacy and other subjects are useful resources. Children’s museums encourage individuals and families to share their skills and perspectives.

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