Children's Museum of La Crosse
207 5th Avenue South in historic downtown La Crosse, WI
608-784-2652   funmuseum.org (click logo for link to website)


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Lend a Hand...Volunteer!
Win BIG!
Upcoming Events, including April 2 Easter EGG-Stravaganza egg hunt & more!
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HAPPY 11th BIRTHDAY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM!
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Help us celebrate on Saturday, February 27
between 10 am and 5 pm!

  • Meet costumed characters (Pirate Pete, Princess Petunia, Duke the Dino & Scientist Sam) between 11:00 and 2:00!
  • Face painting and party games all day!
  • Computer/video fun with Best Buy from 10 am to 3 pm!
  • Be the first to use the NEW Kids' Crane exhibit and have fun with Whoosh!
  • Join in a noisy bubble wrap stomp at Noon!
  • 11 am - 1 pm: Make your own stuffed animal with the Animaland Critter Creator ($9.99+tax)

All the party fun (except Animaland Critter Creator) is included with the Museum's regular admission of $6 per person (Members and infants free)!

No pre-registration necessary.



Introducing Evening Hours...8 'til 8!

The Children's Museum of La Crosse will remain open until 8:00 pm on eight Thursdays this spring, from March 11 through April 29!  No need to pre-register, just c'mon in for learning and fun rolled into one...at night!  Regular admission of $6.00 per person (infants & Members FREE).
 

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Your time and talents can help make the Museum the best it can be for our visitors!

Current Volunteer Needs:

Program assistant for Thursday morning (10:30-11:15) Little Learners program

Cleaning and maintenance

Painting and carpentry

Wacky Weekend activity leaders

Special event staff

To volunteer or get more information go to funmuseum.org, contact Christina Knudsen at 608-784-2652 x226 or christina@funmuseum.org.

WIN BIG!


Between February 27 and May 22, get your tickets (only $5 each or 7 for $25)  for the Big Giggle Raffle and you may win one of these BIG prizes:

  1. $4,000 hot tub from Paradise Pool & Spahot tub

  2. $3,600 children's playhouse Playhouse

  3. $1,000 savings bond from Coulee Bank

  4. Four Disney tickets

  5. Bike & helmet from Smith's Cycling & Fitness

Winners will be drawn at random at 4:30 pm on Saturday, May 22 during a BIG Giggle party at the Museum (need not be present to win.)

Get your tickets at the Museum or for more information go to funmuseum.org.

BIG THANK YOU to prize donors and sponsors!

Advanced Comfort Specialists

Carriage House Title

Charter Media

Construction Express

Coulee Bank

Gerke Law Offices

Gundersen Lutheran

Kwik Trip

La Crosse Radio Group

Paradise Pool & Spa

Piggy's

Smith's Cycling & Fitness

Tricor Financial Services

Tri-State Business Machines

Van Norman Supply

WKBT

Wells Fargo Bank

Westland Insurance

Additional, tax-deductible sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Anne Steuer at 608-784-2652 x223 or anne@funmuseum.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

NOTE: Pre-registration and pre-payment required for most fee-based events. Register at the Museum or contact 784-2652 or christina@funmuseum.org. No pre-registration necessary for most FREE events. See descriptions for details.

Saturday, February 27: HAPPY 11TH BIRTHDAY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF LA CROSSE!  Party games, face painting, computer/video fun with Best Buy, Animaland critter creator and more all day + play with the Museum's newest exhibits, Whoosh and the Kids' Crane!

Sunday, February 28: Family Fun Fest with Magic 105 at the La Crosse Center from 10am-3pm.

Saturday, March 6: Make your own stuffed animal with the Animaland Critter Creator, 11 am to 2 pm. Choose a plush animal skin, wish upon and add the special star charm, then fill your animal with cuddly softness. $9.99+tax per animal (optional clothing and accessories extra).

Thursday, March 11:  8 'til 8 (#1): The Museum will stay open until 8:00pm for eight weeks this spring. Regular admission of $6 per person (infants and Members free).

Thursdays, March 11 - April 29: Winning Weights child health program with Gundersen Lutheran from 5:30pm-7:00pm for 8 weeks For more information, call Margie Ley at  (608) 775-3447.

Saturday, March 13: Meet Pet Therapy Dogs, 10-11 am. Free with Museum admission.

Saturday, March 13: Wee Bit O'Fun Party 10:30am-12:30pm . Free with Museum Admission. Party details to be announced.

Thursday, March 18:  8 'til 8 (#2): The Museum will stay open until 8:00pm for eight weeks this spring. Regular admission of $6 per person (infants and Members free).

Friday, March 19: NIGHT (out) AT THE MUSEUM, 5:30-8:00 pm for ages 3-11. Parents get a night out on the town...Kids get a night out at the Museum! $10/Member child  $15/Non-Member child. Pre-registration & pre-payment required. Drop off between 5:30 & 6:00, pick up between 7:30 & 8:00 (doors locked 6:00-7:30). Includes supervised Museum exploration & play.

Thursday, March 25:  8 'til 8 (#3): The Museum will stay open until 8:00pm for eight weeks this spring. Regular admission of $6 per person (infants and Members free).

Saturday, March 27: Meet Pet Therapy Dogs, 10-11 am. Free with Museum admission.

Saturday, March 27: Physics Demonstrations 10:30am and 1:00pm Free with Museum Admission. Discover the magic of Physics as UW-L students amaze us through hands-on demonstrations. 

Sunday, March 28: Family Fun Fair with Coulee Parenting Connection at the Onalaska Omni Center from 11am-4pm.

Thursday, April 1:  8 'til 8 (#4): The Museum will stay open until 8:00pm for eight weeks this spring. Regular admission of $6 per person (infants and Members free).

Friday, April 2: Easter EGG-Stravaganza, 9:30-11:30 am for ages 2-6 with adult. Egg hunt, games, craft and more. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.  $5 per child Members/$7 per child Non-Members (adults free).

MUSEUM OPEN TO PUBLIC ON FRIDAY, APRIL 2, NOON TO 5:00 PM and SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 10:00-5:00.

Saturday, April 3: Make your own stuffed animal with the Animaland Critter Creator, 11 am to 2 pm. Choose a plush animal skin, wish upon and add the special star charm, then fill your animal with cuddly softness. $9.99+tax per animal (optional clothing and accessories extra).

MUSEUM CLOSED SUNDAY, APRIL 4 FOR EASTER

Thursday, April 8:  8 'til 8 (#5): The Museum will stay open until 8:00pm for eight weeks this spring. Regular admission of $6 per person (infants and Members free).

Friday, April 9: NIGHT (out) AT THE MUSEUM, 5:30-8:00 pm for ages 3-11. Parents get a night out on the town...Kids get a night out at the Museum! $10/Member child  $15/Non-Member child. Pre-registration & pre-payment required. Drop off between 5:30 & 6:00, pick up between 7:30 & 8:00 (doors locked 6:00-7:30). Includes supervised Museum exploration & play, light snack, and  games/activities.

Saturday, April 10: Teddy Bear Clinic with Gundersen Lutheran 10:00am-1:30pm. Details to be announced.

Saturday, April 10: Meet Pet Therapy Dogs, 10-11 am. Free with Museum admission.

Thursday, April 15:  8 'til 8 (#6): The Museum will stay open until 8:00pm for eight weeks this spring. Regular admission of $6 per person (infants and Members free).

Saturday, April 17: Physics Demonstrations 10:30am and 1:00pm Free with Museum Admission. Discover the magic of Physics as UW-L students amaze us through hands-on demonstrations.

Saturday, April 17: Performance by Marilyn's School of Dance, 1:00 pm. Free with Museum admission.

Sunday, April 18: Spaghetti Fling Fundraiser 4-7pm. Enjoy after hours admission, savor a delicious spaghetti dinner provided by DiSciasscio's, be the first to play the NEW Toothy Tango game, learn about the Museum's plans for a dinosaur exhibit, buy tickets for chances to win a themed basket, play special games (including video/computer fun with Best Buy and a real spaghetti fling), meet duke the dinosaur, take home a dino prize and much  more! Only $6 per person for Non-Members and $5 per person for Museum Members. All proceeds will support a dinosaur exhibit.

Thursday, April 22:  8 'til 8 (#7): The Museum will stay open until 8:00pm for eight weeks this spring. Regular admission of $6 per person (infants and Members free).

Saturday, April 24: Meet Pet Therapy Dogs, 10-11 am. Free with Museum admission.

Thursday, April 29:  8 'til 8 (#8): Final night of  Museum staying open until 8:00pm for eight weeks this spring. Regular admission of $6 per person (infants and Members free).

We appreciate the support we have received over the years from donors, volunteers, members, media, neighbors and all who celebrate the value of play--thank you! Please continue to visit and support the Museum so the fun and learning can continue.
 
Sincerely,
Leanne
Leanne Poellinger
Children's Museum of La Crosse
leanne@funmuseum.org
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