You've Asked, We've Answered!
We are thrilled by the community's support and enthusiasm for our ALL NEW Utica Children's Museum! While we're busy building our 6 galleries and 60+ exhibits, check out our FAQs below and be the first in line to know when we're opening later in 2024 by signing up for our newsletter!
General FAQs
Frequently Asked
Questions about
The Utica Children's Museum
Want to visit? Host a party? Volunteer? Take a tour? Read all about how you can do that and more at the Utica Children's Museum!
Q: When will you be open?
We are working hard every day to open soon! While we are all anxious to open our doors, each piece of the museum is custom fabricated, specifically for our museum. While the building itself is ready; this custom fabrication happens off-site and must be installed. With six galleries and nearly 60 interactive exhibits, that's a LOT of pieces that need to come together. We are planning to open in 2024. We promise to share exciting updates as we have them, so join our email list and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
Q: Where is the Children’s Museum located?
We are located at 106 Memorial Parkway, Utica 13501 on the corner of Holland Avenue (look for the big, glass Rotunda!)
Q: How are the Museum and ICAN connected?
ICAN's Family Resource Center is a central hub where children, youth, and families across the region can access comprehensive services in a supportive, strengths-based, engaging, and client-centered environment. By combining a family-friendly Children's Museum and a fully functional social service hub, both organizations can increase access to services for children, youth, and families needing support while destigmatizing education, health, mental health, and behavioral health services.
Q: Are you hiring or accepting volunteers?
All of our job opportunities can be found here on our website! At this time we are not accepting any volunteers, but check back when we open!
Q: When can I visit?
The Children’s Museum will open in 2024! Sign up for our mailing list today and be the first to know!
Q: How can I get involved with the Children’s Museum?
Make a gift today to our Capital Campaign to help us advance and sustain the museum! You can also follow us on social media and join our email list to engage with us while we prepare to open.
Q: How do I book a party with the museum?
We love that you want to party with us! At this time, we will only be taking party reservations once the museum is up and running. We look forward to hosting all your events in 2025!
Q: What will the Children’s Museum do to help the region?
The Children’s Museum will promote children's educational success by providing play-based experiences that are also aligned with the state’s Common Core Standards.
Q: What’s new about the Children’s Museum?
Everything! The Children’s Museum will bring adventure learning, skill discovery, culture, and play to our visitors. Embracing the traditions and seasons of the Mohawk Valley, our new exhibits will showcase our vision and values to the region.
Q: Do you have Gift Cards or Memberships Available?
Thanks for your interest! At this time we do not have gift cards or memberships available for purchase or donation. We will announce opportunities to purchase both of these items closer to the end of 2024.
Mobile Museum FAQs
Frequently Asked
Questions about our
Mobile Museum
Are you looking to bring the FUN to you? Look no further with the Utica Children's Museum's Mobile Museum which provides programming on-the-go! Public and Private events are available.
Q: How do I book the Mobile Museum for my event?
Q: What kind of activities or programs does the Mobile Museum provide?
The Mobile Museum offers customized activities that best fit your organization’s or event’s needs. Kids of all ages enjoy building, working together, playing with and meeting new friends through fun activities and so much more!
Q: Will you bring the Mobile Museum anywhere?
Yes!
Q: What comes with the Mobile Museum?
We bring a fully staffed van filled with the programming and activities best suited for your event. Our play ambassadors are on site to help guide you and your children through self-responsible play.
Q: Do the play ambassadors provide supervision?
While our play ambassadors are on site to help guide you and your children and engage with them as they enjoy our mobile exhibits, we are not responsible for supervising the children participating. Please be prepared to have adult supervision present at your event. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping the Mobile Museum a safe environment for all!
