 The Children’s Museum of Santa Barbara will offer a playful learning environment where children, families and the community come together to CONNECT, CREATE and CELEBRATE the power of all children to shape their world.
We are committed to: OUR CHILDREN: We believe in the value of play-based learning. We understand that creativity, self-esteem, open-mindedness and a love of learning nurture children's healthy development and we strive to cultivate these qualities in all children.
OUR FAMILIES: We believe in the power of family learning. We offer a stimulating environment where families can spend valuable time together enjoying the adventure of learning and growing.
OUR SCHOOLS: We believe in supporting teachers and schools. We strive to reinforce and enrich classroom learning with unique educational experiences and we support teachers with training opportunities and resources.
OUR COMMUNITIES: We believe in providing a safe and welcoming environment for our diverse community to come together to share, play and learn. We enthusiastically seek collaborations with diverse organizations and individuals within our community, region, state, nation and the world.
OUR EARTH: We believe that children are our most valuable resource. We demonstrate our commitment to their health, environment and future through the use of sustainable building technologies, exhibits and operations. We are dedicated to encouraging children to understand and use their power to make a difference in the world.
 The first children’s museum was founded in Brooklyn in 1899. There are now over 340 children's museums in 23 countries around the world, which are visited by more than 34 million visitors annually. Traditional museums collect, display, and teach about objects --- cars, paintings, etc. Children’s museums combine learning with play – a concept called stealth learning. The American Academy of Pediatrics affirms the importance of play for healthy development and learning. Play enables children to perform better in school and grow into successful adults.
 The Children's Museum of Santa Barbara is a proud member of the Association of Children's Museums, which serves over 340 children's museums in 23 countries. To learn more about the many wonderful children’s museums around the world, you can visit the ACM website: www.childrensmuseums.org |
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