“Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning." ~ Fred Rogers
"Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn.” ~ O. F. Donaldson
In 2008, inspired by the benefits of play and with generous community support in the Great Lakes Bay Region, the Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum (museum) opened its doors in downtown Saginaw. In the years since, the museum has welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors to its uniquely fun and educational environment, offered children the opportunity to learn, grow and explore beyond the classroom, and served as a vital community resource for the Great Lakes Bay Region and beyond.
The bright and friendly building offers more than 16,000 square feet of “Play and Learn” gallery space, including twelve interactive galleries with exhibits designed to encourage children to be hands-on and learn about the wonders of the world around them. The galleries are developed for children ages birth to ten years old and built upon Michigan school curriculum with input from children’s museum specialists, educators, and kids themselves! Within the museum there are four classrooms that are enjoyed by visitors for field trips, meetings, birthday parties, life celebrations and more.