Children’s Discovery Museum
Photo provided by the Children’s Discovery Museum NORMAL, Ill. – The Children’s Discovery Museum opened the new and improved Luckey Climber on October 9 to create a safer and more family-friendly structure for the community. Executive Director Beth Whisman said, “The Luckey Climber has been around for nearly 20 years, it served almost two million […]
NORMAL, Ill.- The Town of Normal held their second town meeting of the month November 15. In the meeting there was discussion of the new Luckey Climber at the Children’s Discovery Museum. All of the members of the council agreed with the resolution for the new feature. Council member Stan Nord brought up traditions that […]
Photo courtesy to CDM NORMAL, Ill. – Healthcare experts will put on a fundraiser for children, but this fundraiser will be held safely…virtually. Seven local physician-musicians will perform during the annual Doctors in Concert this Friday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. using a live stream from the Children’s Discovery Museum (CDM) in Uptown Normal. All […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the services available to individuals with autism in the community. According to the Autism McLean and the CDC, many learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder may face challenges related to comprehension, communication, difficulty understanding abstract language, an insistence on sameness, and a greater likelihood of anxiety and depression […]
Photo courtesy to Children Discovery Museum Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- The Children’s Discovery Museum in Uptown might be closed, but its staff members are still serving their mission to inspire the love of learning through the “Power of Play.” With support from State Farm’s annual grant for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education, the […]
Photo courtesy to Town of Normal Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- As a response to the Coronavirus, Normal will be canceling several events and closing down several locations. The Town of Normal’s Cultural Arts Department will temporarily close to the public starting on Saturday, March 14 to help limit large gatherings for the health and safety […]
NORMAL – The Children’s Discovery Museum is hosting its third annual Art Around You interactive art program from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday. In collaboration with University Galleries of Illinois State University, participants will be taken on a guided tour to discover the style and media used to create works of art. The event […]
Normal – The Children’s Discovery Museum is having their 6th annual Dia De Los Muertos or Day of the Dead event this past weekend. The event celebrates the Latino tradition of honoring loved ones that have died through “ofrendas” or offerings of their favorite foods and drinks. The museum has partnered with Illinois State University’s […]
NORMAL – The 25th anniversary of a local business in uptown isn’t the only thing that has them celebrating. The Children’s Discovery Museum has been awarded a pair of grants by the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation (IPCF) last month. They have also received grants from PNC and State Farm. The money from the grants will […]
NORMAL – Illinois State University Community Engagement department held their annual meet and greet event at the Children’s Discovery Museum. The event hosted student government association and elected officials of the town of Normal. Students and the community were able to meet local leaders and council members for the Town of Normal. This year guests […]
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