“Curiosity about the way the world works leads to innovation. The Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum’s creative, hands-on exhibits and exciting programs are helping spark ideas in a new generation of entrepreneurs who will change the world."

Governor Rick Snyder's comments while presenting the Museum with a 2011 Reinventing Michigan Award

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The Children's Museum is OPEN for your family's enjoyment on days when schools are closed for inclimate weather.

Notes from the floor February 2, 2012––Congratulations to Josh Wetelainen, 13, of Marquette who has been named as the Explainer of the Quarter. Josh is a take-charge volunteer who likes to serve the Museum and its visitors in his role as an Explainer. He especially likes to serve ice cream during our Second Thursday events. The UPCM thanks Josh for his efforts.

Second Thursday Creativity Series
Thursday, February 9
"A Valentines Party!"
5:30 –– 7:30 p.m.
The wearing of red or pink is encouraged
For pre-school and elementary-aged children and an adult.
Join us for a variety of fun, hands-on Valentines-themed activities.
As always, there will be creative snacks, unexpected music and much more.
Free with admission or membership.
Thursday is also Dominos Pizza Night at the Museum so order your pizza before 5:30 by calling 226-3911 and it will be delivered during the event. The cost per pizza is $5 plus tip.
The Second Thursday events are sponsored by the Max and Phyllis Reynolds Foundation, Kohls and Culvers.

U.P. 200 Warm Up Party
Friday, February 17
4:00 until 6:30 p.m.
Families will have a warm place to hang out and have fun before watching the sled dog teams leave downtown Marquette the evening of Friday, February 17th during the Second Annual U.P. 200 Family Warm Up Party.
The Museum is located just a few blocks from the start of the U.P. 200 and coming down early will help secure parking on that busy evening. As the starting ceremonies for the U.P. 200 begin everyone at the Warm Up Party can bundle up and head up to Washington Street to watch the sled dog teams fly out of town.
The event is free with regular admission to the Museum or with a membership. There will also be pizza, a cookie and hot beverages for $1.00.

8-18 Media New Member Training
Saturday, February 25
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Our youth empowerment journalism program will train new members for our Marquette and Ishpeming Bureaus.
A free program open to all youth ages eight to 18.
To register, call the Museum or (906) 226-7874

7th Bluegrass Bash
Saturday, March 17
7:00 p.m. –– Midnight Upfront and Co.
This family event will include four great bluegrass bands, dancing, a musical instrument and other prize raffle, plus a whole lot of fun. All of the proceeds go to support the Children’s Museum! Tickets will be $10 for adults and $7 for students. Stay tuned for when they go on sale.

Quick Reference Codes
A group of young staff and volunteers has placed Quick Reference Code stations around the Children’s Museum. Visitors with a smart phone are now able to download an app, scan the codes and watch videos starring young people explaining more about the exhibits. The wave of the future is washing over the Children’s Museum.

Office Space for Rent
One office space has opened up in the Baraga Place located below the Children’s Museum in the 100 block of Baraga Avenue in downtown Marquette. The interior (no windows) unit is 362 sq. ft. Non-profit and for-profit tenants are welcome. For more information, contact Dennis or Nheena at 226-3911.

Reptiles! Reptiles! Reptiles!
We have a new opportunity for kids (and parents) to learn about other creatures. Announcing “Lizardry: Balancing the Scales of Reptilian Truth.” Join us for some casual hands-on learning with Dr. Shevy.
Dr. Shevy will join us to talk about and show reptiles the third Wednesday of every month from 4:30 until 6:00 p.m. The program is free with membership or admission.

Sprout––Toys for Growing Minds Opens!
Our new store was designed by local youth and now includes a wide variety of educational and fun toys and goodies. An important new addition to the store is the Kid Bizness Corner, a new program of the Children’s Museum where young entrepreneurs, ages eight to 18, are selling goods they have designed and produced themselves. There is an impressive array of clever items for sale. Come check out their products and find out more about the program. Click here to see more about Sprout!

The complete renovation of the store, along with the start up of the Kid Business Program, was made possible by a generous donation from the M. E. Davenport Foundation.

Also, please allow us to help improve the Museum and help us continue to improve Sprout. Please take our online survey. It is short and only takes a minute. Click here.

Help by marking off something from our Wish List.
We have a continuing need for many items that help keep our operations and programming strong. To examine our Wish List click here.

Join the Playmakers Club and help ALL families enjoy the Museum!
To make the Museum accessible to families of all income levels, we've launched the Playmakers Club to provide annual memberships to qualifying families through charitable donations.

For every $100 tax-deductible donation you designate for the Playmakers Club, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that a family of need is able to enjoy the excitement and energy of the exhibits and programs at the U.P. Children's Museum for an entire year.

You may donate with a credit card by using the secure Paypal option in the left column, by calling the Museum at 906-226-3911, or for a mail-in donation form, click here.

For an application for a free family membership, click here.

Contribute to the Yellow Brick Road
Our transformation of the Celebration Courtyard with its magical Yellow Brick Road continues. Your tax-deductible donation to the Museum will be memorialized by an engraved yellow brick, paver, planter, bench or tree. Contribute now! For an order form, click here.

Adopt an Exhibit
Families and groups volunteer to maintain or enhance exhibits. If you're interested in participating in this exciting service project, contact Jim Edwards at the Museum.

Membership Matters!
Renew your membership or join our family today!
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