Our Mission To be a vibrant, interactive learning space providing children, families and school groups the opportunity to nurture curiosity, enhance knowledge and ignite imagination through creative hands-on exploration. The museum is committed to broadening knowledge of the arts and sciences, the environment, multiculturalism, and the local and global communities in an educational and recreational atmosphere.

Education and Connection We offer a wide range of STEAM based programs for children as young as pre-k and up through middle school. We strive to be a safe gathering space for all members of our diverse community where children can share, collaborate, problem solve, and develop critical thinking skills. We are committed to stimulating a child’s lifelong intellectual and civic engagement in the world through relevant, creative and interactive exhibits and programs. We encourage collaboration with other children and within their own families. We want to share the literary, artistic and other humanistic traditions, innovations and viewpoints of Westchester, the region and the country in an honest and respectful manner.

An Inclusive Town Square for Children and Families We seek to meet a need in our region for a barrier-free, safe, welcoming, and vibrant gathering space for all the members of our broader community. We aim to offer multiple points of entry for children of different ages, backgrounds, learning styles, and physical abilities. We will ensure that children who might be without access to enrichment opportunities, and might need it most, can be part of the Museum community. We will continue to offer multiple admission opportunities including no charge for Blue Star families and active duty military families; free for children under 1; discounted admission for EBT card holders; as well as special admission grants and programs for community groups and local schools in underserved communities.