Busy Brains Children's Museum
 
One of Busy Brains Children's Museum Exhibits
Children Enjoying Busy Brains Children's Museum Construction Exhibit

About Us  

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:

   
Alison Price, co-founder/president alisonprice@busybrains.org Media Contact
Kathy Goers, co-founder/vice-president kathygoers@busybrains.org Fundraising Contact
Laura Franz, secretary    
Petra Michaud, treasurer   Exhibit Contact
Jamie DeYoung    
Larry Falbe    
Michaela Hartzer
   
Shelley Majewski    
Bill Michaud    
Brent Roberts    
Sue Ross    
     

Advisory Board Members:

   
Julie Duffy    
Andy Helzer    
Jeff Kogan    
Diana Nielander    
Susan Oldenburg    
Roberta Rohdin    
Bill Skowronnek    
     
     

 


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