AboutThe Terre Haute Children's Museum is three stories of fun, laughter and exploration located in the heart of Terre Haute. Since its early beginnings, the museum has more than doubled in size and has educated more than 650,000 children and adults from 22 counties in Indiana and Illinois.
The museum has received funding from the National Science Foundation and participates in a national consortium of 14 science and technology museums. The museum is also part of the ASTC Passport program, giving its members access to more than 280 other museums across the nation. |
Our Mission
To enrich our children’s lives through play and exploration of science, technology, engineering and math.
Our VisionTo create a fun and dynamic learning environment of the highest quality to introduce visitors to the world of STEM in everyday life. We strive to be a point of pride in the Wabash Valley and surrounding community by serving as a platform to tell the vibrant story.
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HistoryThe Terre Haute Children's Museum opened its doors in 1988 in the basement of the Central Christian Church on North 7th St. It later moved to a larger space at 523 Wabash Ave. In 2004, a capital campaign started to build a Museum 10 times larger at 727 Wabash. That building, the current facility opened in 2010.
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