Mission:

To provide playful experiences that inspire and educate every child.

Vision:

We envision children and their caregivers interacting together in a safe, positive environment while learning through play, creativity, and mutual respect.

History:

The Baraboo Children’s Museum obtained a nonprofit status in April of 2018 and started as a pop-up shop in Downtown Baraboo in a 1,200 square foot space in September 2018. After four months of fun and a demand for more, the trial run was deemed a success. Jed and Traci Crouse secured a location on the east side of Baraboo for the future of the museum. After 9+ months of planning, building, painting, and organizing, the museum opened in its current location on October 19, 2019. After a brief shutdown due to COVID in 2020, the museum has been going strong with the help of volunteers and community support. Since the beginning, the museum has been staffed entirely on volunteer time, energy, ideas, and determination. As of April 2023, we have grown enough to provide a limited number of paid positions.

Future:

In March of 2022, the museum unveiled plans to install a large exhibit once funds were raised. Funds were raised by the end of October, 2022. The exhibit was installed in June 2023.

The staff of the museum work tirelessly to bring new events, exhibits, and activities throughout the year. Be sure to check the Facebook events page for the most up-to-date listings of what is and will be happening!