Huntington Children's Museum

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Huntington Children's Museum
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Huntington Children's Museum in 2024
Huntington Children's Museum
Established13 July 2024;12 months ago (2024-07-13) [1]
Location1700 Washington Ave, Huntington, West Virginia 25704
Coordinates 38°24′42.732″N82°29′7.728″W / 38.41187000°N 82.48548000°W / 38.41187000; -82.48548000
TypeChildren Activity Museum
Executive directorRaine Klover [2]
Website Official Website

Huntington Children's Museum is a children activity museum located in West Huntington, Huntington, West Virginia. The museum features dozens of interactive activity exhibits including an interactive sand table, a water table, an indoor climbing area, and a stop-motion video creation station. [3]

In 2021, a group of Tri-State area community members established a reputable Board of Directors with the intention of creating a children's museum. This board developed a strong volunteer base, obtained its 501(c)3 status, hosted its first fundraiser, and launched the Founding 150 Campaign. The first 150 families, individuals, community groups, and businesses to donate a minimum of $1,000 will forever be acknowledged in the Museum. The Founding 150 Campaign goals were reached in December of 2022. Huntington Children’s Museum moved full steam ahead into 2022 by purchasing a former Shoney's building at 1700 Washington Ave and began renovations. [4] [5] Three years later on July 13, 2024, the museum opens its doors to the public. [6]

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References

  1. DeJarnatt, Blake (July 14, 2024). "Huntington Children's Museum holds grand opening". WOWK. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  2. "Huntington Children's Museum Welcomes Executive Director Raine Klover". Huntington Children's Museum. June 8, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  3. McClanahan, Gilbert (July 24, 2024). "Local leaders celebrate the opening of the Huntington Children's Museum". WCHS. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  4. Ingram, Sarah (May 16, 2022). "Children's museum location announced in Huntington's West End". Herald Dispatch . Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  5. Mendez, Josephine (April 2, 2018). "West End Shoney's restaurant closes". Herald Dispatch . Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  6. Mintz, Ariana (June 7, 2024). "Huntington Children's Museum set to open this summer". WSAZ . Retrieved August 6, 2024.