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Lutz Children's Museum
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    • Home
    • About Us
      • History
      • Mission
      • Vision
      • Our Staff
      • Board of Directors
      • Press
      • FAQ's
    • Events
      • Calendar
      • Groundhog Day
      • Burrow into Books
      • Farm Day
    • Programs
      • Chuckles the Groundhog
      • Educational
      • Oak Grove Nature Center
      • Parties & Rentals
      • Summer Camp
    • Visit
      • Visit
      • Gallery
      • Gift Cards
      • Membership
    • Support
      • Donate
      • Internships
      • Sponsorships
      • Volunteer
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
  • Home
  • About Us
    • History
    • Mission
    • Vision
    • Our Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Press
    • FAQ's
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Groundhog Day
    • Burrow into Books
    • Farm Day
  • Programs
    • Chuckles the Groundhog
    • Educational
    • Oak Grove Nature Center
    • Parties & Rentals
    • Summer Camp
  • Visit
    • Visit
    • Gallery
    • Gift Cards
    • Membership
  • Support
    • Donate
    • Internships
    • Sponsorships
    • Volunteer
  • Careers
  • Contact Us

Mission

The mission of the Lutz Children’s Museum shall be to provide a multi-faceted museum for children to explore culture, history, and the natural sciences through internal and external exhibits, programs, and experiences. 

Vision

To be a transformative hub for children's learning, fostering curiosity, creativity, and community engagement through dynamic, hands-on experiences.

Values

Our values are the guiding stars that light up the path of every child who enters our doors. They inspire us to create a world of wonder, foster curiosity, and ignite a lifelong love of learning. All of which lead us back to our founder, HAZEL.


Heart: Fostering a collaborative environment meant to create a supportive and inclusive space where everyone feels welcomed and valued.


Awaken Curiosity: Inspiring a lifelong love of learning. Fostering a culture of continuous education and development for all.


Zest for Discovery: Encouraging imagination and creativity. Embracing new approaches to exhibit development and programming.


Excellence: Striving for the highest quality in everything we do.


Leading the Impact: Inspiring and empowering others to achieve greatness. Building powerful partnerships with schools, organizations, families, and communities to create lasting change.

Discover, learn, and grow.

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Phone: 860.643.0949

247 South Main Street
Manchester, CT 06040


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