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Reopening Details

Welcome back! Please note our revised hours of operation beginning when we reopen on Wednesday, July 8th 2020: Wednesday-Saturday, Open 10am-12:30pm Closed for cleaning 12:30pm-2pm Open 2pm-5pm Closed Sunday-Tuesday Prior to reopening, the Muncie Children’s Museum board and staff have agreed to the following enhanced protocols to protect our staff and visitors during their time at the Muncie Children’s Museum: · Wellness screenings of all employees prior to the start of their shift · Increased handwashing of staff members during their shift · Staff required to wear masks in public spaces · Recommend that visitors wear masks during their time at the museum · Increased cleaning protocol throughout the day of high touch, high traffic areas, including a dedicated staff

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Liz Marshall, Founder & Passionate Educator

In 1977, when the Muncie Children’s Museum opened for the first time, it was at the hands of a small group of women determined to bring a child-oriented learning facility to Muncie. One of those women is Liz Marshall. Liz is still very involved with the Muncie Children’s Museum to this day and continues to guide us in ways that positively impact our community. Liz was recently highlighted by her alma mater, Miami University. This article describes Liz and her passion for educating children in innovative ways when the museum opened. Take a look! https://www.miamioh.edu/ehs/news/2020/06/childrens-museum.html 

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We miss seeing you in person – but for now, join us online!

We miss your smiling faces at the Muncie Children’s Museum and look forward to the day that we can welcome you again! Make sure you check out our online programming during this time for fun and educational activities for you and your family. Join us for Member Monday, Wild Wednesday, Fun Fact Friday, and Science Saturday. We will feature member families, MCM animal videos, craft activities, fun facts about spring topics or the Museum, and science activities. We might even throw in a contest or two! If you would like your family featured on Member Monday, please submit a photo or 2 of your family’s activities while you are at home to krinker@munciemuseum.com along with information you would like us

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