Great Lakes Children's Museum

06/02/2026

Fish facts!

06/02/2026

We want to bring back our workshop exhibit, but we need YOUR help! We're in need of a source of clean (no dust, glue, screws, or nails), untreated wood scraps. Comment below or message us if you think you or someone you know could help!

06/01/2026

We have new exhibits coming but we need a little muscle on Monday morning!

Help install the new Wind Wall!

SignUp.com makes it easy to coordinate school events & classroom activities, fundraisers, snack schedules, potlucks & more!

05/30/2026

Join us for Summer Camps! Hosted in partnership with NMC, we are hosting 4 weeks of camps at the Curiosity Place (located inside the Grand Traverse Mall) and at NMC. Please check each camp for the site location.

Register here: nmc.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassListing.ClassListingDisplay&int_category_id=9&int_sub_category_id=104&int_catalog_id=

05/27/2026

"The set up at the mall is so convenient and accessible! We love there are options to run and climb and slide and also interact with lots of great toys and imaginative play. "

Ready for unlimited play, learning, and family fun all year long? Become a member today: greatlakeskids.org/get-involved/membership/

05/25/2026

The Curiosity Place will be closed for Memorial Day. Have a safe and happy holiday!

05/23/2026

ALICE families belong here.

Northern Michigan is full of ALICE families—working parents who earn too much to qualify for most assistance, but still struggle to afford extras like museum visits. PLUS memberships ensure these families can still give their children hands‑on learning, even when the budget is tight.

Support PLUS memberships today: greatlakeskids.org/donate-to-glcm/

05/21/2026

Want to see one up close? Visit Curiosity Place! If you're lucky, you'll get to see the weekly measure and weigh-in!

Fishery biologists say sturgeon recovery efforts are paying off after decades.

05/21/2026

Late May and early June are field trip season at the Curiosity Place! If you stop by on a weekday morning, you may notice a few more kids than usual as local classrooms join us for end-of-year learning and play adventures.

For families hoping for a quieter museum experience, field trips are most often scheduled on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings—so planning around those times may mean a little extra room to explore. On the other hand, kids who love meeting new friends and experiencing the museum alongside a lively group will fit right in!

Teachers: looking for a fun, hands-on way to celebrate the end of the school year with your class? We’d love to host you. Contact our Director of Operations at [email protected] to learn more about booking a field trip.

05/20/2026

We said "So long!" to Whiskers last Saturday! Here's a look back on the moments we had with them including his release! Thanks to the tracker that was installed in his belly, we'll be able to track them on their journey throughout the Great Lakes. Follow us for more updates!