About

The 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 Vision

To 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. ​

Values

• EDUCATION: We seek to inspire children and awaken their curiosity in the exploration and interaction with science and technology.
• INTEGRITY: We foster an environment of trust, and we embrace the very highest moral, ethical and quality standards in all our actions.
• INNOVATION: We believe that our ability to be creative and innovative is contingent upon the creation of collaborative relationships between education, industry, and community.
• PEOPLE: We recognize that we are all about people. We strive to enhance their quality of life by providing a unique learning environment.
• LEADERSHIP: We acknowledge, as leaders, our responsibility to be community-sensitive in the conduct of our service and the decisions we make.
• RESPECT: We value the contribution of our volunteers, staff, Board of Directors, community, visitors, and donors. We recognize their important contribution to our mission.

History

The 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.