Causes: Arts & Culture, Children's Museums, Education, Educational Services

Mission: The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn's mission is to empower and engage children, and those who love and care for them, in the joy of learning. As they EXPLORE their world with changing, hands-on exhibits and activities, they will SOAR with their newfound knowledge.

Results: In 2011, we installed three new exhibits focused on public safety: a police car, and ambulance, and a fire truck.

Geographic areas served: Chicago area and beyond!

Programs: The museum has welcomed over 415,000 visitors since opening in its new location in 2009.The museum continued its "access for all" initiative throughout the fiscal year and waived field trip fees for one-on-one aides working with special needs children. Another program the museum is very proud off is the easter egg hunt for children living with disabilities. The new "nano: the science of small" exhibit was installed during the fiscal year and was met with positive reviews as it helps to continue the organization's educational alignment with schools. A new handicapped accessible admissions desk was also installed.