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The Omaha Children's Museum is a nonprofit learning and exploration space for young people located at 500 South 20th Street in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. The museum has received a national award from the Association of Science and Technology Museums.〔("Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards" ), Association of Science and Technology Museums. Retrieved 8/22/07.〕 == About == Operated as a private nonprofit organization the mission of Omaha Children's Museum is to engage the imagination and create excitement about learning. The museum was founded in 1976 by Karen Levin, Jane Ford Hawthorne, Betty Hiller, and a group of local educators. It began as a traveling group of exhibits and activities, and today occupies a space in Downtown Omaha.〔Danilov, V. (2005) ''Women And Museums: A Comprehensive Guide.'' Rowman Altamira. p. 245.〕 The museum has a (Board of Directors ) composed of community members. In 1989 the museum moved to its current and permanent home at 20th Street and St. Mary’s Ave. In 1993 Omaha Children's Museum completed the renovation of the main floor (40,000 sq. feet)which included the Charlie Cambell Science and Technology Center. In 2004 and 2010, the museum was honored with Leading Edge Awards for Visitor Experience from the Association of Science and Technology Museums.〔("Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards" ), Association of Science and Technology Museums. Retrieved 8/22/07.〕 The museum’s director, Lindy J. Hoyer served on the Board of Directors for the national Association of Children's Museums.〔(Board of Directors and Staff ). Association of Children's Museums. Retrieved 8/22/07.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Omaha Children's Museum」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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