About

Mission

Our mission is to create extraordinary learning experiences across the arts, sciences, and humanities that have the power to transform the lives of children and families.

Museum Collections

The museum houses over 120,000 artifacts and specimens of all shapes and sizes! Used to create extraordinary visitor experiences, the items come from all corners of the Earth.

Join Our Team

What makes the museum extraordinary? Our team. From actors to visitor service assistants, from exhibit developers to sales staff, we hire people with all sorts of skills and talents.

Community Initiatives

We’re committed to providing an accessible, positive learning environment for everyone, regardless of income. We have several unique programs and opportunities for those who qualify.

Press Room

We have all kinds of stories to tell! Browse our story ideas and press releases, or reach out to our press team contacts.

Official Partners

Team up with the world’s biggest and best children’s museum! We believe in strong, customized partnerships that offer sponsors tangible benefits and advance the museum’s mission.

Preschool

Where else could your preschooler explore the world’s largest hands-on classroom? This one-of-a-kind learning experience cultivates curiosity and engages children in science, art, and humanities.

Host an Event

Treat six to 6,000 guests to an unparalleled experience! Our award-winning team will work with you to craft the perfect event.

Book a Traveling Exhibit

We’re a premier provider of traveling exhibits for museums and organizations around the world. See what we have to offer you.

Power of Children Awards

The Power of Children Awards is celebrating its 10th anniversary. To date, 44 winners from 31 cities have raised millions of dollars and impacted thousands of live around the world.