Children's Museum of Tacoma

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Children's Museum of Tacoma
Established1985
Location1501 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402.
Coordinates47°14′57″N 122°26′14″W / 47.2491°N 122.4373°W / 47.2491; -122.4373Coordinates: 47°14′57″N 122°26′14″W / 47.2491°N 122.4373°W / 47.2491; -122.4373
TypeNonprofit Children's museum
DirectorTanya Durand (2000-present)
Websitewww.playtacoma.org

Children's Museum of Tacoma is a nonprofit museum for children located in Tacoma, Washington. The museum officially opened in 1986.[1] The museum offers hands on play-to-learn experiences for children.[2] In 2018 the museum secured a 1.6 million dollar commitment from the U.S. Department of Defense to open a satellite location on a military base (Joint Base Lewis-McChord).

History[]

The museum was established in 1985, and opened in 1986: it features play activities and hands on learning for children. In 2000 Tanya Durand became the Executive director.[3][4]

In 2012 the museum moved to a larger venue in Tacoma Washington. The museum also began a policy of allowing customers to pay whatever they want to pay for admission. The museum has three separate themes: Woods, Water and Voyager.[5][6][7]

The University of Washington Tacoma[]

In 2015 The University of Washington Tacoma and the Children's Museum of Tacoma opened a learning center called The Muse. The Muse was set up to serve the children of instructors and staff of the University.[8]

Partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense[]

In 2018 the Children's Museum made plans with the support of the U.S. Department of Defense to open a second museum on the Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The museum is converting a skating rink on the base. The museum is expected to open in 2020. The Department of Defense committed $1.6 million to the project.[9][10]

In January 2020 it was announced that Boeing and the Employees Community Fund (ECF) of Boeing have donated $1.5-million to the new Children's Museum of Tacoma which will be on the Joint Base Lewis-McChord.[11]

References[]

  1. ^ "History". playtacoma. Children's Museum of Tacoma. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  2. ^ McKenzie, Madeline (9 January 2019). "Explore Northwest art and culture at Tacoma Museum District". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  3. ^ Wolfe, Courtney. "Tanya Durand Executive Director of the Children's Museum of Tacoma". southsoundmag. South Sound Magazine. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  4. ^ "ACM News Announcing the 2019 ACM Board of Directors Elections Results". childrensmuseums. Association of Children's Museums. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  5. ^ Prange Boran, Jenni. "A Parent's Review: New Children's Museum of Tacoma". seattleschild. Seattle's Child. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  6. ^ "Children's Museum of Tacoma". Smithsonianmag. Smithsonian.com. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  7. ^ Matthews, Todd (1 June 2012). "Children's Museum of Tacoma fundraiser aims to keep admission free". ound Publishing, Inc. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  8. ^ Cooper, Kathleen (24 September 2015). "University of Washington Tacoma, Children's Museum announce early learning center downtown". The News Tribune. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  9. ^ "JBLM, Children's Museum of Tacoma to break ground on first-of-a-kind museum on post". The Suburban Times. 12 November 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  10. ^ "JBLM and Children's Museum of Tacoma to Build Satellite Museum on Base". Premier Media Group. South Sound Biz. 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  11. ^ "Boeing reaches out to help military members and their families". Bellevue Reporter and Sound Publishing, Inc. 7 January 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2020.

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