Spring into Summer: A Look Back at Sarasota Children’s Museum’s Vibrant Events

As the Sarasota community transitions from the vibrant blooms of spring to the sunny beginnings of summer, the Sarasota Children’s Museum has been bustling with activity, hosting a series of engaging and fun-filled events that brought our community together to learn, celebrate, and give back. Here’s a recap of the

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Avenue of Art Paintings – “Hope on the Way” by Rosalie Tarr

Avenue of Art Paintings – "Hope on the Way" by Rosalie Tarr I was honored when the Sarasota Children’s Museum, a cause dear to my heart, invited me to represent them in the Avenue of Art for the Child Protection Center (CPC). The Child Protection Center's vital mission is to

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Empowerment and Impact: A Recap of Our Women’s Self-Defense Class Fundraiser

This weekend, the Sarasota Children’s Museum took a powerful step towards not only raising funds for our upcoming exhibits and events but also empowering women within our community. We hosted a dynamic Women’s Self-Defense Class led by the incredible Master Kelly Trautwein, a 6th-degree black belt, at the welcoming Transform

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A Creative Journey Unfolds: How Ringling College’s Bright Minds Are Shaping Our Museum’s Future

It’s not every day that we get to see such an exciting blend of creativity, innovation, and community spirit come to life. But thanks to a fantastic partnership with Ringling College of Art and Design's INDEX Program, led by David Foote, that’s exactly what’s happening at the Sarasota Children's Museum.

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It’s the Final Countdown

🚀 Final Countdown: "Wander to Wonder" Campaign Update! 🌟 As we enter the exhilarating final week of our "Wander to Wonder: Mobile Museum Fundraiser," we're thrilled to share that we're just $750 away from reaching our ambitious goal, thanks to the incredible support and generosity of our community and the

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Unveiling the Future: The Barancik Foundation’s Generous Match for “Wander to Wonder”

In an extraordinary show of support for community education and the arts, the Barancik Foundation has stepped forward with a remarkable offer for the Sarasota Children's Museum. Through their generosity, every dollar raised towards our innovative "Wander to Wonder: Mobile Museum Fundraiser" will be matched up to $5,000. This initiative

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Storybook Street 2024: A Blend of Literacy, Arts, and Science

This February, the Sarasota Children's Museum proudly participated in the Early Learning Coalition’s Storybook Street 2024, an innovative event that seamlessly blended literacy with the arts—and for the first time, a touch of science. Hosted at the State College of Florida-Venice Campus, the event was designed for children ages birth

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