Duluth Childrens Museum Inc.
Duluth Childrens Museum Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
THE DULUTH CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS, HSITORY AND ART THRU INFORMAL PLAY AND PROGRAMS THAT SPARK CURIOUSITY AND WONDER. ALSO, THERE ARE PROGRAMS THAT OUTREACH TO THEIR CLASSROOMS, COMMUNITY CENTERS AND PROVIDE FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
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EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH: PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED DAILY AND PROVIDE VISITORS WITH UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN THE AREAS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS, HISTORY, AND ART. MUSEUM STAFF USE A VARIETY OF LEARNING TOOLS AND INCORPORATE MINNESOTA STATE EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS TO TEACH CONCEPTS SUCH AS MAGENTISM AND CHEMICAL REACTION TO DULUTH HISTORY AND WORLD CULTURALS. THE MUSEUM OWNS AND LEASES MANY INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS. MUSEUM STAFF PROVIDE OUTREACH TO NUMEROUS CLASSROOMS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS WHICH IMPACT THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT SUPPLEMENT CLASSROOM LEARNING AND YOUTH PROGRAMS. MEMBERSHIP, ADMISSION AND GIFT SHOP: THE MUSEUM OPERATES AS AN ATTRACTION WITH OVER 25,000 ANNUAL VISITORS AND 2,400 ANNUAL MEMBERS. AS AN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ACCESS TO THE WHOLE COMMUNITY, A PASSPORT TO CULTURE PROGRAM HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO DISTRIBUTE OVER 300 SCHOLARSHIP MEMBERSHIPS TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. IN ADDITION, AS A MUSEUM'S FOR ALL AND BLUE STAR MUSEUM PARTNER, LOW COST ADMISSION IS AVAILABLE TO VISITORS WITH A VALID EBT OR ACTIVE MILITARY ID. ON THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH, THE MUSEUM IS OPEN WITH FREE ADMISSION ON THE EVENING. THE GIFT SHOP PROVIDES MISSION-ORIENTED TOYS AND GAMES FOR SALE TO CONTINUE LEARNING AND EXPLORATION AT HOME. COLLECTION: UNIQUE TO CHILDREN'S MUSEUMS, THE MUSEUM CARES FOR AND CURATES EXTENSIVE TEXTILES COLLECTIONS, HUNDREDS OF DOLLS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, A CUNEIFORM TABLET FROM 5000BC, AND MANY ITEMS RELEVANT TO THE OJIBWE CULTURE AS WELL AS DULUTH'S EARLY SETTLERS. ITEMS FROM THE COLLECTION ARE ROTATED THROUGH THE MUSEUM'S GALLERY SPACES AS WELL AS USED IN CLASSROOM OUTREACH. MANY ITEMS ARE ON LONG ETERM LOAN TO THE TWEED MUSEUM, HARTLEY NATURE CENTER AND THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “To engage children, their families, caregivers, classrooms, and community in interactive exhibits, educational programs, creative play, and opportunities to connect with our collection of cultural and historic artifacts. to be a world class attraction to benefit local families and to provide excellent experiences to visitors from outside of duluth.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “The duluth children's museum provides children with opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering, mathematics, hsitory and art thru informal play and programs that spark curiousity and wonder. also, there are programs that outreach to their classrooms, community centers and provide for after school programs.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as MN.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 115 S 29TH AVE W, DULUTH, MN, 55806.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 21 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$78,910.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1930.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization pays $346,327 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $1,653 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
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