The Grand Haven Children’s Museum was founded to address a critical need along the West Michigan Lakeshore: equitable access to early learning opportunities that support children’s development and help families thrive.

The Grand Haven Children’s Museum will engage all children with hands-on learning experiences that spark imagination, pique curiosity, enhance creativity and develop problem-solving skills within a place of beauty, wonder and joy.

Our vision is to create a high-quality children’s museum that helps all children and their families thrive through extraordinary play and experience-driven learning.

  • Exploration – Offer open-ended and free-play experience

  • Education – Curate unique learning opportunities for visitors of all ages

  • Equity – Ensure equal access to all, regardless of physical or financial barriers

  • Engagement – Nurture collaboration and community partnerships

  • Environmental Stewardship – Embrace and cultivate stewardship of our natural resources

  • Excellence – Deliver innovative quality experiences and services

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