12/18/2008 - Austin Children's Museum marks 25 years of service

This December, Austin Children’s Museum marks 25 years of service to the children and families of the local community.

Austin, Texas (December 18, 2008) — This December, Austin Children’s Museum marks 25 years of service to the children and families of the local community. On December 20, 1983, ACM received its letter from the IRS confirming its 501(c)3 status. From its grassroots beginning, the Museum has grown to serve 200,000 visitors annually with hands-on, playful exhibits and educational programming thanks to the support of the very community that it serves.

“ACM is committed to ensuring Central Texas children and families will always have a place to come together to be inspired to create and explore their world,” said Mike Nellis, Executive Director at ACM. The Museum’s mission to equip and inspire the next generation of creative problem solvers “plays” out every day in seven themed exhibit areas and a variety of programming including daily storytimes and discovery times, Baby Bloomers, Community Night, Camps, School Tours, Sleepovers, Gingerbread House Workshops, Engineering Saturdays and Science Sundays. ACM also offers a blog to extend the Museum experience at home with activity ideas, behind-the-scenes information and links to online resources. The blog link and a calendar with daily events can be found on www.austinkids.org.

Museum hours:
Tuesday – Saturday: 10am-5pm
Community Night Wednesday: 5-8pm, admission by donation
Sunday: Noon – 5pm; 4-5pm free

The Museum will be closed for the holidays Wednesday, Dec. 24th at 3pm; Thursday, Dec. 25th; and Thursday, Jan. 1st.

Admission:
$6.50 per person
$4.50 per child 12-23 months
Children under 12 months are free

Memberships start at $75 for four persons and are $10 off until Dec. 31st. 

ABOUT ACM
The mission of the Austin Children's Museum is to create innovative learning experiences for children and families that equip and inspire the next generation of creative problem solvers. Located at the Dell Discovery Center downtown at the corner of 2nd Street and Colorado, the Austin Children's Museum is one of the city's popular cultural attractions with 200,000 visitors annually. Founded in 1983 as a non-profit organization, the Austin Children's Museum delivers its mission through a variety of exhibits, programs and outreach activities. For more information, please visit www.austinkids.org.
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