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JRA designs new children’s museum in Wisconsin

Jan 18, 2021 IPM News Museums, News, North America, World markets Comments Off on JRA designs new children’s museum in Wisconsin


JRA designs new children’s museum in Wisconsin

The Children’s Museum of Eau Claire, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has received its largest gift to date, $500,000 from the Pablo Foundation, towards the completion of their new museum. The new museum will be 26,000 square feet and will include new state-of-the-art exhibits, programming, a preschool, and outdoor space.

Pablo Foundation’s Executive Director, MaiVue Xiong comments, “We believe education comes in all forms, from traditional classrooms to learning through play. We are excited to partner with the CMEC to not only build upon its success in creating educational experiences through play, but to extend these types of learning experiences to as many people in our community as possible, regardless of their socioeconomic status.”

CMEC is a leader in serving low to moderate income families. More than 1,400 children from low to moderate income households participate in CMEC’s Play for All membership program. Since the launch of this program in 2015 and because of generous private philanthropy, CMEC gave back $217,482 to the community through subsidizing these Play for All memberships.

MaiVue further comments, “While education is the focal point of the Children’s Museum, we are excited that it will be incorporating other major focus areas of the Foundation, such as health and the arts, into its projects, exhibit, programs, and events.”

“In a short period of time, Pablo Foundation has established itself as a philanthropic leader in our community and we’re so grateful to have this support for our project,” said Michael McHorney, executive director of the Children’s Museum of Eau Claire. McHorney further shared, “The vision and approach of the Pablo Foundation board of directors is inspiring and enhances philanthropy in our community.”

The Children’s Museum project team is currently in design development phase of planning for the project. The museum is being designed as a highly interactive, hands-on space, with the assumption that COVID is largely in the rearview mirror by the museum’s 2022 opening date.

CMEC has also completed the formation of the project team for the new children’s museum. Lead architect will be Malcolm Holzman of Steinberg Hart. Malcolm’s work is world renowned and he is viewed as a pioneer in architecture. Steinberg Hart will partner with all local engineers on the planning of the project including Erickson Roed & Associates for structural engineering, MEP Associates for mechanical engineering, and Ayres Associates for civil engineering. Local firm, River Valley Architects, will also provide consultation and support to the project.

As previously announced, Market & Johnson and Hoeft Builders have come together in a joint venture to serve as general contractors for the project. Finally, Jack Rouse Associates (JRA) and Chicago Scenic Studios will complete the exhibit design and fabrication for the new museum.

While planning of the project continues during the next six months, CMEC will continue focusing on forging new partnerships and building more support across the community – from individuals, volunteers, businesses and foundations.

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