The Children's Museum of La Crosse is our region's first and only hands-on learning environment for children ages 1 to 12 years and their adult companions. Open since February 28, 1999, the Children's Museum of La Crosse celebrates the value of play via three floors of hands-on exhibits plus related programming and more.

Our Mission:

To provide a hands-on, interactive environment for all children—a family place where the young and the young at heart can explore, create, experiment and exercise their imaginations.

Sunday, September 7: S.A.F.E. (Safety Activities, Fun & Entertainment) Day at the Museum, 1:00-4:00 pm.
Participate in different safety-related activities, meet emergency service personnel, play games, enjoy a 1:30 concert by Hans Mayer and more! All activities included with Museum admission. Donate new school supplies and get 50˘ off admission. Co-sponsored by La Crosse Coulee Region Safe Kids and funded, in part, by La Crosse Rotary Foundation.

Saturday, September 13: Meet Pet Therapy Dogs, 10-11 am. Free with Museum admission.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 THROUGH FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 - MUSEUM CLOSED for fall cleaning. Normal hours resume September 20

Saturday, September 20: Shop For A Cause Day at Macy's. Purchase a $5 shopping pass from the Children's Museum ahead of time and use it at Macy's on this date for 20% off regular, sale & clearance items (10% off furniture, mattresses & rugs). You'll get great deals and support the Children's Museum at the same time!

Saturday, September 20: Meet Pet Therapy Dogs, 10-11 am. Free with Museum admission.

Sunday, September 21: Tri-Quest 5K Run...33K Bike...18 Holes of Golf at Drugan's Castle Mound Golf Course in Holmen, Wisconsin. Join in this unique and challenging event designed to promote physically active lifestyles AND benefit our region's youth. The Children's Museum of La Crosse will be the beneficiary of this year's Tri-Quest!
Participate individually or as part of a two- or three-person team. Fee is $95 per person for individual and two-person team, and $50 per person for three-person team. Register before September 1 (go to tri-quest.org) and take $10 off each entry fee!
Participant benefits include a free spaghetti dinner (donated by DiSciascio's Coon Creek Inn) on Friday, September 20 and a long-sleeved event t-shirt...not to mention the fact that you'll be in the best shape of your life, AND you'll be helping kids play to learn...
PLUS we'll pay you $25 for each new participant you refer who identifies you on his/her registration form! There's more: for every $50 you raise in pledges from your friends, we'll pay you $15 and enter your name in a drawing for great prizes!
Want more information? Click here to go to tri-quest.org or call 608-791-0078.

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Gertrude Salzer Gordon Children's Museum | 207 Fifth Avenue South, La Crosse, WI | Phone: 608.784.2652 | Fax: 608.784.6988 | Email: info@childmuseumlax.org
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