Utica Children's Museum

We are honored to be highlighted in the recent article on transformative impact by The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties (which was also in the Sentinel Media Company!) Since the VERY beginning, The Foundation has worked side-by-side with us on visionary, innovative solutions to collectively reimagine a museum for all children and families in our region. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/dk3Kyzgf We’re thankful for their leadership, guidance and incredible capacity building commitment that has helped us successfully get where we are today…. so close to OPENING!!!

We are excited to let you in on some FANTASTIC museum news! Meghan Fraser McGrogan has been appointed as our new Executive Director!!!  An integral part of the Museum since 2021 as board president and interim director, Meghan brings both a love for our community and extensive experience from her various professional roles to her new position. Her experiences and drive will help create a one-of-a-kind place for you and your children to visit and will position the museum for sustainability, creativity and growth in the years to come. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/e6MY_TUE We are lucky to have her as part of our team and we can’t wait to see what lies ahead for Meghan, our museum, AND our region as we move closer each day to opening an ALL NEW children's museum!

You have all been waiting patiently for an opening date for the museum and now we are ready to share that the ALL NEW Utica Children’s Museum will open our doors in... DECEMBER! It has been an amazing project to work on... re-imagining a new children's museum, constructing and renovating our new building and working with world-renowned museum designers AND the community to create a space that is reflective, innovative, educational and FUN! Learn more about the December announcement here, including what you can expect from now until the end of the year! https://lnkd.in/eghUjCfy #childrensmuseum #uticachildrensmuseum #museum #uticany

You have all been waiting patiently for an opening date for the museum and now we are ready to share that the ALL NEW Utica Children’s Museum will open our doors in... DECEMBER! It has been an amazing project to work on... re-imagining a new children's museum, constructing and renovating our new building and working with world-renowned museum designers AND the community to create a space that is reflective, innovative, educational and FUN! Learn more about the December announcement here, including what you can expect from now until the end of the year! https://lnkd.in/eghUjCfy #childrensmuseum #uticachildrensmuseum #museum #uticany

We've got some news coming your way about our ALL NEW Museum! Tune in today at 1:00pm over on our UCM Facebook page to learn more from our Interim Director Meghan Fraser McGrogan! https://lnkd.in/gZ8pjcN9

Join our team at Utica Children's Museum as a Play Ambassador! 🎉 Our Mobile Museum program is expanding, and we're seeking passionate individuals to create unforgettable experiences for children and families. As a Play Ambassador, you'll spark joy, facilitate learning, and ensure safety in a playful, inclusive environment. If you're ready to make a difference in young lives, apply now and be a part of something amazing! Click here to learn more👉https://lnkd.in/e_XhbH84 #UticaChildrensMuseum

Say hello to the newest member of our team! As an educator in the area for 30+ years, everywhere we go, we see that so many people know and love Kim Newton! She brings extensive knowledge, compassion, excitement for education and many new friends and resources to our museum as our new Education Liaison. Read more about her new role with us, her background and the exciting plans she has in store for all of our visitors! https://lnkd.in/eerxVUgh

Will you be at the Utica City FC Kids Day game on Sunday?! So will we! Join the UCM Team THIS SUNDAY, March 17 at the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium for a fun-filled day during and after the game. Every child attending the game will receive a special piece of memorabilia from the Utica Children's Museum (we'll post a photo of it later today - you're going to love it! Don't miss out on this exciting event! AND... we have a link to discounted tickets! $12 (+ taxes/fees) HOW TO BUY: 1) Go to www.Empirestatetix.com 2) Put promo code JOINUS in the bar at the top of the page 3) After hitting "GO" Sunday's game against the Harrisburg Heat will appear 4) Buy your ticket(s) and we'll see you there!

We are thrilled to introduce our new leadership to the community: Meghan Fraser McGrogan as Interim Director of the Utica Children's Museum and Adam Pawlick as President of the Board of Directors. Learn more about Meghan here: https://lnkd.in/gnXkJht4 Learn more about Adam here: https://lnkd.in/gHyyYUMt

Meet Malik! Our new Education Manager! We're so excited to introduce our new Education Manager, Malik Johnson. You can learn all about him, his background, his (very cool) interests, and much more in this fun Q&A https://lnkd.in/gHjtwv6v