May 8, 2024
Chronicle Excerpt
Nothing pleased me more than this recent Chronicle headline: “United Learning Center Construction set in Centralia.” Why? Because I am asked weekly, “when will the museum reopen?” Now, I have an answer.
It is so perfectly appropriate that Discover! Children’s Museum is included in the “United Learning Center.” This effort is truly about being “united” and focusing on “learning,” which is the mission of all involved.
Allow me to focus a bit on history. Thinking back to 2009 when two moms had that seed of an idea — wouldn’t it be great to have a children’s museum in our community? First nurtured by the Chehalis Community Renaissance Team, supported by many donors, the formation of an advisory group, becoming registered as a nonprofit, along with the establishment of a board of directors, Discover! Children’s Museum idea germinated, grew and brought us to where we are today. And oh, what a journey it’s been…