Dear Friends, In the past two years, North Shore Children’s Museum has secured and renovated space, hired a team of passionate employees, and has welcomed over 50,000 visitors from across the Commonwealth and beyond. The museum has met, and far exceeded any of our expectations. I’m writing to share that I have made the decision to leave my role as Executive Director and take on new responsibilities supporting the success of the museum through fundraising efforts with the Friends of North Shore Children’s Museum, effective June 1. This will allow me to spend more time with my family, while rema ..read more

Holiday shopping for the kids in your life can be difficult! We here at North Shore Children’s Museum have compiled our top 5 holiday gift ideas for 2023. Creative Moments Together Craft supplies make wonderful presents, especially when they come with the added bonus of time spent creating together. There are a plethora of choices when it comes to difficulty level, medium, and theme – something for every kiddo’s unique interests. There is power in “loose parts” rather than prescriptive kits. Art supplies are never a bad idea – they allow kids to use their imaginations to create something truly ..read more

When we think September, we think Back to School. North Shore Children’s Museum loves to host school groups for field trips! Our 15 hands-on exhibits provide interactive experiences that apply classroom teachings and allow positive interactions with peers. Our spaces are designed to cater best to ages 2-8, but we are happy to work with teachers outside of that range to figure out how we can make a field trip to North Shore Children’s Museum work for your class. Field trips are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in 2-hour blocks. The museum is closed to the public on these days, so field trip part ..read more

Originally published in The Patch on 11/2/22 | by Scott Souza A young boy watches scarfs carried up through the wind tunnel into the air in the STEM room at the North Shore Children’s Museum in Peabody, MA (Rachel Leibowitz) PEABODY, MA — The North Shore Children’s Museum of Peabody will celebrate one month open to the public as the first children’s museum in Massachusetts north of Boston with a ribbon-cutting ceremony later this month. The museum, which grew out of the CuriousCity pop-up museum in 2019, opened to the public in mid-October in the former TD Bank location at 10 Main Stree ..read more

North Shore Children’s Museum was distinctly honored to receive North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau’s “Outstanding New Member” award this November. NSCM Executive Director Ali Haydock, Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt, and members of the NSCM board and staff were present at the 2023 Tourism Industry Awards at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem, MA to receive this award.  North of Boston CVB New Member Award 2023 NSCM is grateful for the support of community partners on the North Shore like North of Boston CVB. The expertise and guidance of these knowledgeable, longstanding instituti ..read more

Originally published by the Salem News 10/17/22 By Caroline Enos | Staff Writer Derek Kouyoumjian/Photos Harrison Gordon came down from Beverly with his grandmother, Betsy, to be the first visitors to the North Shore Children’s Museum on its opening day. Derek Kouyoumjian/Photo. Peabody resident Eddie Dullea IV, right, interacts with the giant Lite Brite display while his grandma Joanne Baribeau and sister Zelda look on. Derek Kouyoumjian/Photo. Madison Peach, daughter of City Councilor Stephanie Peach who voted for funding the museum, interacts with the topographic display with ..read more

We are looking forward to a fun Halloween season! Below are some of our favorite tips and tricks for a fun and safe holiday.  Be allergy aware  Many trick or treaters have food allergies or dietary restrictions that can really put a damper on the Halloween fun. The Teal Pumpkin Project was started to let trick or treaters know which houses offer non-food and allergy-friendly treat options. Their website has a map where you can search for participating houses in your community. You can also add yourself to the map if you offer candy alternatives.  Stay together and be visible&nbs ..read more

Children’s museum celebrates 30K tickets sold in first year By Caroline Enos | Staff Writer, The Salem News PEABODY — The North Shore Children’s Museum will celebrate its first birthday this weekend with a special ticket deal for local families. and what a year it’s been. More than 30,000 tickets have been sold to families from 277 communities in Massachusetts and 37 states since last October, according to a museum statement. Although full-price tickets to explore the museum’s 15 interactive exhibits cost $12 for those older than 1 year, families who present an EBT or WIC card pay $3 per ticke ..read more

We were honored to welcome Katie Thompson of the EyeOpener to the North Shore Children’s Museum on President’s Day to kick of February school vacation week. She and Executive Director Ali Haydock explored the many rooms and chatted about upcoming programs and events at the museum. Click here to watch their interview broadcast from our bug room. Many thanks to Katie and the team at the EyeOpener – we had a wonderful time on your program.   Katie Thompson of the EyeOpener in the Bug Room February 20, 2023 The post WCVB 5 EyeOpener Visits the North Shore Children’s Museum appeared first on ..read more

Originally published in The Salem News 11/24/22 By Caroline Enos (Left to right) Mayor Ted Bettencourt of Peabody, MA, North Shore Children’s Museum Executive Director Ali Haydock, and North Shore Bank CEO Kevin Tierney pose with a $100,000 check donated from the bank to the museum. PEABODY — The North Shore Children’s Museum in Peabody recently received its largest donation to date — $100,000 from North Shore Bank. The money will supplement income-based discounted tickets to the museum, including the EBT Card discount that allows families who present an EBT card to pay $3 a ticket instead o ..read more