Creative Discovery Museum

The Creative Discovery Museum uses proven, evidence-based principles to engage the senses, inspire exploration and ignite childrens passion for learning. While some guests may view a visit to the Museum as merly a fun outing, research has long proven that play is the work of childhood. Through play children gain mental, physical and social skills necessary to succeed in their adult lives. In 2022 the Museum served over 200,000 individuals through Museum visits, educational programs, free and reduced-price admission and much more

The Museum is committed to being as accessible as possible to families. Each year cdm provids more than 50,000 free or discounted admissions. The Museum is free to the public on the 2nd thursday evening of each month. Every year more than 11,000 visitors take advantage of the museums for all program which allows anyone with an ebt or food stamp card to be admitted for 3. Cdm also provides free admission for a range of social service organizations such as big brothers, big sisters and foster parents. A current strategic goal is to welcome children of all backgrounds and cultures to the Museum and increase their global awareness and cultural literacy through exhibits and programs. Cdm published social stores, made sensory accomodating materials available to guests, provided programs such as free sensory friendly nights. The Museum also hosted club Discovery, an inclusive after-school program designed to provide a framework to explore the world in a safe environment for children with and without special needs, and friends Discovery camp, a summer camp similar to club Discovery

THE MUSEUM ACHIEVES ITS MISSION FIRST THROUGH ITS PERMANENT EXHIBITION PROGRAM FOCUSING ON ARTS, SCIENCES, EARLY CHILDHOOD, HEALTH, AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND THROUGH TRAVLEING EXHIBITS THAT COMPLEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT THE EDUCATION CONTENT OF ITS CORE EXHIBITS. cdm TRADITIONALLY OFFERS A WIDE ARRAY OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS WITHIN THE MUSEUM THAT COMPLEMENT AND ENHANCE THE EXHIBITS INCLUDING SCIENCE THEATER DEMONSTRATIONS, INFANT AND TODDLER DEVELOPMENT CLASSES, HOME SCHOOL WORKSHOPS, SUMMER CAMPS, A TEEN VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, INCLUSIVE ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, ART PERFORMANCES AND DEMONSTRATIONS, SPECIAL EVENT DAYS AND WALK-I ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, CDM SUPPORTS THE LOCAL SCHOOLS WITH A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING SCHOOL TOURS AT THE MUSEUM, SCHOOL OUTREACH LESSONS, AND FAMILY NIGHTS AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS. HISTORICALLY, THE MUSEUM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 45,000 STUDENTS PER YEAR THROUGH ITS OUTREACH PROGRAMS.