The History:

Busy Brains Children’s Museum is a non-profit corporation founded in November, 2003 by Kathy Goers and Alison Price. In March of 2004 a Board of Directors was formed. The organization became incorporated in the State of Illinois in April, 2004, and earned tax exempt 501(c) 3 status in December of 2004. The museum is a member of the Association of Children’s Museums and the Illinois Association of Museums.

Mission statement:

Busy Brains Children's Museum encourages the joy of learning and discovery in all children, with interactive exhibits and enlightening programs in the arts, sciences, and humanities.

Current tasks include:

• Raise funds needed for exhibit design and fabrication.
• Recruit volunteers to aid in accomplishing goals.
• Contract with exhibit designer and begin exhibit master planning.Travel to Midwestern children’s museums and establish positive contacts at each.
• Communicate vision to area group, schools and businesses.
• Select appropriate site, agree to operating and lease agreement.  

Board of Directors:

Advisory Board Members: