Kearney Area Children's Museum

The Kearney Area Children's Museum inspires play, exploration, and discovery through interactive experiences.

Kearney Area Children's Museum (KACM) was founded in 1989, with the goal of providing children interactive ways to blend learning and fun. Today, the goal is the same, but our services are constantly expanding. We are located in the Alia Arram Memorial Building, featuring 22 exhibit zones and offering several educational programming activities.
KACM understands that children learn best through play, and we have built an environment where learning can be tangible and fun. We surround children with opportunities to learn through reenactments and exploration of everyday experiences in our community. We strive to keep the museum fresh with new innovative tools to foster educational pretend play.
Our goal for this year is to continue being a bright light for children and their families. Children use play as a therapy to work through many emotions and experiences. We are confident that with your support we can continue to make a positive impact in our community by being a safe and fun place for children to be themselves, let off steam, and make positive connections.
Without the assistance of community-minded individuals and organizations, we wouldn't be able to implement our mission.

Testimonials

"Children learn how to have fun while gaining valuable life skills like sharing, leaving an area nicer than how they found it, and respect. Throughout the museum, they also gain critical thinking, empathy, and countless other skills." - Melissa W.

"The Children's Museum is vital to our community because it fills a need that no other place does. When we walk through those doors, the kids are so relaxed knowing we are in a place that is designed especially for them. Everything inside is for them to touch and explore! We really appreciate coming to the museum during those colder months when otherwise we'd be cooped up inside the house. Also, the museum's presence through community outreach e