WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
At the Discovery Museum, we know the impact that positive family experiences have on developing youth. Our mission is to provide such an experience, one that will last a lifetime and bring joy to the lives of the children and families we serve. Our goal is to show the world of possibility to the young minds of the future world leaders, ignite their curiosity, and spark their creativity. We are constantly evolving and improving upon the organization, bouncing back after facing near-closure after 27 years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Run entirely by parents, teachers, and Early Childhood Development professionals, we are driven by the wonder of the children we meet and sounds of awe that fill the facility. The children and families we serve are the very heartbeat of the Discovery Museum.
I am a longtime enthusiast, tinkerer, teacher, advocate, and cheerleader for exploration, education and fun in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. The Redwood Discovery Museum has been a wonderful opportunity to share my enthusiasm and help put hands-on experiences into the lives of children, their families and our community. The museum has been a wonderful place for my sons as they grew up. Now I have the delight of sharing it with my grandchildren.
Ken Pinkerton, Board Secretary
The need for early education is crucial for healthy development. The exhibits in the Discovery Museum, along with the communal space, foster learning experiences that are necessary in the early stages of life. The advocacy and support the museum provides in partnerships with programs such as First 5 Humboldt and Humboldt Autism Alliance allow families access that otherwise would not have the opportunity. I am proud to be a part of, not just a museum, but a movement towards the inclusion of all families to the right of early childhood education.-Tristen Adams, Museum Staff
Being able to learn is such an important development that will help you all of your life. The Discovery Museum helps kids discover their own passion for learning, and I love being a part of that contribution for our region. These are real people with full time jobs that want to make sure our kids have the best shot they can in life.
Emily Baldwin, Board Member
The Discovery Museum in my home town was my absolute favorite place when I was a child; it greatly impacted my life in many ways. To be on this side of the counter now is beyond fulfilling, and I am dedicating to the continued growth and improvement of this beloved staple of Humboldt County. As a mom, dance instructor, and employee of the museum, my passion lies in evoking a child's laughter and delight, and supporting their pursuit of well-rounded knowledge. We at the museum are on a never-ending, constantly evolving mission to enrich the lives of as many kids in our community as possible, to be a reliable resource for all families, classrooms, and more.
Stephanie Carter, Executive Director
At the Discovery Museum, we know the impact that positive family experiences have on developing youth. Our mission is to provide such an experience, one that will last a lifetime and bring joy to the lives of the children and families we serve. Our goal is to show the world of possibility to the young minds of the future world leaders, ignite their curiosity, and spark their creativity. We are constantly evolving and improving upon the organization, bouncing back after facing near-closure after 27 years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Run entirely by parents, teachers, and Early Childhood Development professionals, we are driven by the wonder of the children we meet and sounds of awe that fill the facility. The children and families we serve are the very heartbeat of the Discovery Museum.
I am a longtime enthusiast, tinkerer, teacher, advocate, and cheerleader for exploration, education and fun in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. The Redwood Discovery Museum has been a wonderful opportunity to share my enthusiasm and help put hands-on experiences into the lives of children, their families and our community. The museum has been a wonderful place for my sons as they grew up. Now I have the delight of sharing it with my grandchildren.
Ken Pinkerton, Board Secretary
The need for early education is crucial for healthy development. The exhibits in the Discovery Museum, along with the communal space, foster learning experiences that are necessary in the early stages of life. The advocacy and support the museum provides in partnerships with programs such as First 5 Humboldt and Humboldt Autism Alliance allow families access that otherwise would not have the opportunity. I am proud to be a part of, not just a museum, but a movement towards the inclusion of all families to the right of early childhood education.-Tristen Adams, Museum Staff
Being able to learn is such an important development that will help you all of your life. The Discovery Museum helps kids discover their own passion for learning, and I love being a part of that contribution for our region. These are real people with full time jobs that want to make sure our kids have the best shot they can in life.
Emily Baldwin, Board Member
The Discovery Museum in my home town was my absolute favorite place when I was a child; it greatly impacted my life in many ways. To be on this side of the counter now is beyond fulfilling, and I am dedicating to the continued growth and improvement of this beloved staple of Humboldt County. As a mom, dance instructor, and employee of the museum, my passion lies in evoking a child's laughter and delight, and supporting their pursuit of well-rounded knowledge. We at the museum are on a never-ending, constantly evolving mission to enrich the lives of as many kids in our community as possible, to be a reliable resource for all families, classrooms, and more.
Stephanie Carter, Executive Director
MISSION
The Discovery Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a stimulating educational environment for Humboldt County. Our mission emphasizes interactive, open-ended discovery in the areas of science, art, culture and technology. Our goal is to help future generations prepare for the information age and a global society by letting them “try-on” a career, explore their universe, understand other cultures, discover their own abilities, appreciate their community, and most importantly…develop a lifelong passion for learning.
OUR VISION
Our dream is to build a truly dynamic discovery museum for the people of the North Coast. We envision a vibrant facility that is a vital center for education, a wholesome resource for family recreation, and a unique cultural landmark for the community.
Based on the model that people learn by doing, the Discovery Museum is the only interactive, hands-on learning institution in the region where people can actually touch, see, experiment, create, imagine, explore, and most of all – have fun. The joys of discovery can be experienced while exploring the solar system in the “sky”, building a scaled version of our downtown, producing an animated cartoon, climbing through a gigantic intestine, or experiencing the dynamics of water in a simulated river. A discovery museum appeals to the child in all of us and our mission is to keep that spirit alive.
Discovery museums are fascinating places that fill a very important role in today’s collage of education. There are over 250 such museums across the country today and another 100 are in various phases of development. Our community has shown solid support for our Museum for over twenty years with record attendance figures and sound financial support. Our dream has been to provide the Museum with a permanent home in Old Town Eureka, where the Museum could play a vital role in the city’s redevelopment and economic development efforts. The Museum would become a unique destination point for visitors and travelers, a vital draw for families to the waterfront area, and become an educational bridge for the families of Humboldt County.
Based on the model that people learn by doing, the Discovery Museum is the only interactive, hands-on learning institution in the region where people can actually touch, see, experiment, create, imagine, explore, and most of all – have fun. The joys of discovery can be experienced while exploring the solar system in the “sky”, building a scaled version of our downtown, producing an animated cartoon, climbing through a gigantic intestine, or experiencing the dynamics of water in a simulated river. A discovery museum appeals to the child in all of us and our mission is to keep that spirit alive.
Discovery museums are fascinating places that fill a very important role in today’s collage of education. There are over 250 such museums across the country today and another 100 are in various phases of development. Our community has shown solid support for our Museum for over twenty years with record attendance figures and sound financial support. Our dream has been to provide the Museum with a permanent home in Old Town Eureka, where the Museum could play a vital role in the city’s redevelopment and economic development efforts. The Museum would become a unique destination point for visitors and travelers, a vital draw for families to the waterfront area, and become an educational bridge for the families of Humboldt County.
Board of Directors
MohlandPresident - Lynn Langdon
Treasurer - Crissy Duncan
Secretary - Ken Pinkerton
Directors:
Courtney Haroldson
Deja Kono
Hailey Mohland Kopf
Asha Medhekar
Peggy Murphy
Wes Robelen
Tina Standish
Executive Director - Stephanie Carter
For more information on our board please email board@discovery-museum.org
Treasurer - Crissy Duncan
Secretary - Ken Pinkerton
Directors:
Courtney Haroldson
Deja Kono
Hailey Mohland Kopf
Asha Medhekar
Peggy Murphy
Wes Robelen
Tina Standish
Executive Director - Stephanie Carter
For more information on our board please email board@discovery-museum.org
