DETROIT – The idea started in 2010, and six years later bringing a children’s ‘Hands-On Museum’ to Macomb County is about to become a reality.
“Early childhood learning is vitally important to a child’s overall development,” said museum board President Monika Rittner. “A museum focused on science, technology and learning through interactive play will be an important asset to both Macomb County and the metro Detroit area.”
Local business leaders in Macomb have been working for years to create something geared towards early childhood learning.
The museum will feature interactive exhibits related to construction, energy conservation, science and technology, math, and health and fitness, all designed to encourage children to take an active role in learning, but don’t go searching the museum just yet, it hasn't' been built yet.
“We’re so close to deciding on the location for the museum and we’re getting so much great feedback from interested families,” said Rittner.
So rather than making the people wait and to help get the word out about the future hands on museum, the committee is taking the museum on the road for the summer called “Museum Without Walls”.
MWOW! is a pop-up museum with hands on STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) specifically for children age 1 to 10.
Here are all the MWOW! Pop-Up Locations and times:
Time of all locations will be 10am – 4:30pm
Macomb Community College, Clinton Twp.
Lorenzo Cultural Center
June 24 & 25
Warren City Center
August 25-28
Clinton Township, Festival of the Senses
September 24 & 25
Walsh School (UCS)
October 7 & 8
Mt. Clemens
October 28 & 29
Kennedy Elementary School
November 11 & 12
The museum will be possible thanks to donations and a grant from PNC bank. The board will be hosting a blues and jazz music festival, Indigo Night, to help raise the last of the last of the funds needed.
Indigo Night will feature live music, entertainment, silent live auctions, drinks, appetizers and desserts. Individual Tickets are $50 each, buy here:
Local 4’s Lauren Podell will be the emcee.