Children's Discovery Museum
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosMaine, United States11-50 Employees
Children’s Discovery Museum is a nonprofit-focused cultural institution that fosters early learning through hands-on exhibits and activities designed to develop social, cognitive, problem-solving, and peer interaction skills. Its programs are aimed at children from six months to eight years old, alongside families, caregivers, school groups, and youth programs, providing an interactive environment that blends play with developmental learning. Based in Augusta, Maine, the museum operates within the broader museums, historical sites, and zoos sector, emphasizing community-based education. Founded in the early 1990s and with a history of relocating and expanding its facilities, the organization has evolved to support its mission by offering accessible, interactive experiences to young children and their accompanying adults in the region. A recent development indicates a move that expands its geographic footprint within Maine to Waterville, reflecting ongoing growth and outreach.