Helpful Links
Helpful Children's Museum Community Links
We have added several links to other successful children's museums. This offers potential supporters and visitors the opportunity to visualize what we are creating for our community.
the spot...a Child's Museum is a member of the Association of Children’s Museums, a national organization with information about this emerging institution in our country and around the world. Please visit their website for more information. www.childrensmuseums.org
The Ten Best Children's Museums in the United States
according to Parents.com
- The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis www.ChildrensMuseum.org
- The Children’s Museum of Houston www.cmhouston.org
- The Children’s Museum of Boston www.bostonkids.org
- Port Discovery in Baltimore www.portdiscovery.org
- Discovery Center, Rockford Illinois www.discoverycentermuseum.org
- Brooklyn Children’s Museum www.brooklynkids.org
- Strong Museum, Rochester, NY www.strongmuseum.org
- Minnesota Children’s Museum, St. Paul, MN www.mcm.org
- Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose www.cdm.org
- Madison’s Children’s Museum, WI www.madisonchildrensmuseum.org
Additional Arizona and US Children's Museums whose staff have been helpful to our cause:
- The Kohl’s Museum Glenview, IL www.kohlchildrensmuseum.com
- The Children’s Museum of DuPage Naperville, IL dupagechildrensmuseum.org
- The Children’s Museum of Omaha NE www.ocm.org
- The Children’s Museum of Lincoln NE www.lincolnchildrensmuseum.org
- The Children’s Museum of Phoenix www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org
- Arizona Museum for Youth www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com
Prescott, Arizona Museum Community, Tourism and Attractions Resources
Make Prescott, Arizona part of your next family vacation. In addition to Prescott's other renowned museums, include the spot...a Child's Museum in your weekend itinerary!
Museums, Cultural and Historical Institutions in the Prescott Area
Many of these organizations mentioned have specific programs for children of various age groups. They provide special events during all seasons of the year and are well worth a visit!
Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary
The Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary is a non-profit wildlife sanctuary, dedicated to the conservation and protection of native and exotic animals.
The Highlands Center for Natural History
An environmental education organization, which features quality outdoor science education.
The Smoki Museum
The Smoki Museum promotes information about the indigenous cultures of the Southwest.
The Phippen Museum
Features Art and heritage of the American West
Sharlot Hall Museum
Focuses on information and activities that provide visitors with an Arizona history adventure.
Prescott Tourism
Prescott hotels, bed & breakfasts
Prescott.com is the leading travel and tourism guide to Prescott, Prescott Valley and the entire tri-city area.
Kidzona
Whether you’re just visiting, or you hang your hat here, Kidzona connects families with children between the ages of 0 and 17 years to savings at businesses and events across the state of Arizona.
Strategic Partners and Participants
- Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe
- Prescott Gateway Mall (Westcor)
- Southwest Media Communications website development and search engine optimization
- Lexington Design and Fabrication
- My Kids’ Dentist
- Ponderosa Pediatrics
- Prescott YMCA
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- NAU-Prescott Campus
- Big Brothers-Big Sisters
Parent Resources
- Association for Childhood Education International
Brighter Futures for Every Child, Every Nation
ACEI is a global community of educators and advocates who unite their knowledge, experience, and skills to share information, explore innovation, and advocate for the rights of the world's children.
- First Things First of Arizona
…Because first experiences truly do lay the foundation for future successes.
In November 2006, in a statistical landslide, Arizona voters passed Proposition 203; a citizen's initiative that funds quality early childhood development and health.
- The National Association for the Education of Young Children
NAEYC is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8.
- ZERO TO THREE
We build, prepare and inspire professionals.
The mission is to promote the health and development of infants and toddlers.
ZERO TO THREE is a national nonprofit organization that informs, trains and supports professionals, policymakers and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers.
- NASA for Kids
- KidsAstronomy.com
- NinePlanets.org - For Kids
- Enchanted Learning Astronomy Coloring Book
The spot...a Child's Museum envisions children as lifelong learners who are inquisitive and knowledgeable about the world and are inspired to become stewards of a peaceful and sustainable planet.
Find out the POWERFUL core beliefs and goals behind making the spot a safe, healthy place focused on the future of our children and community.
Discovery Learning, Piaget, Montessori... these theories all underscore the spot's very basic foundational principle of the importance of PLAY! As Albert Einstein said, “The ability to play is instrumental in scientific exploration, discovery and all forms of creativity!”
As early as 2004, a group of dedicated Prescott and nearby community individuals began to realize their vision to design, create and establish a hands-on, discovery based Children's Museum in Prescott. See how the spot came to life.
Be a part of bringing this unmatched central Arizona asset to life through your generous, tax-deductible gift. See images of the vision for the spot's future classrooms, laboratories, planetarium, nature exchange area, non-lending library and more.
Get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the spot and the Children's Museum Alliance, Inc.
Read reviews and testimonials of the spot... a Child's Museum. Visitors and groups share their experiences at Northern Arizona's first Museum for kids!
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