WHAT WE BELIEVE
Our Mission
The Modesto Children’s Museum enriches the lives of all children by nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and a love for lifelong learning.
Our Vision
As the premier institution serving children in California’s Central Valley, we will be a beacon of curiosity, adventure, and child-centered learning. We will transform our community at large by providing an inclusive environment that promotes the healthy development of young minds through play. Our community’s children deserve a place where they can feel welcome, be confident in who they are, and imagine all the possibilities for their future.
Our Values and Beliefs
We believe that play is an essential part of learning.
Hands-on learning and interactive play are critical in a child’s brain development. These opportunities help cultivate problem solving skills, self-confidence, and the ability to navigate emotions.
We promote education in a way that engages the entire family.
Connecting parents, grandparents, caregivers, and guardians to their child’s education is crucial. Investment in a child’s learning helps create a strong educational foundation.
We embrace diversity on every level.
We are an inclusive space that represents our entire community. We value diversity in our staff, the audiences we serve, the programs we produce, and the relationships we pursue.
We foster collaborations with schools and community programs.
As a primary destination for school groups and field trips, we provide an opportunity for enrichment in our local community to create synergy between the curriculum being taught in our schools and the experience we provide.
We invest in our community’s quality of life.
Creating an atmosphere of family-friendly activities supports our local economy and revitalizes our cities, while ensuring that children growing up in the Central Valley are offered every cultural and educational advantage.
We welcome all children.
Every child is important and deserves respect. Children are explorers, adventurers, thoughtful individuals, and kind friends. We provide a safe, clean, and accessible environment to enable their journey toward fulfilling their true potential.