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The expERIEnce Children’s Museum is a place that has been inspiring creativity and imagination in children for over twenty five years. The museum is a non-profit organization located in the Downtown Erie. The museum is a place where children can become a ship captain, showcase their artistic flair, and be a part of a kid-sized community.
Named Erie’s Choice for Museum in 2022, and for the previous 7 years an Erie’s Choice for the Best Place to have a Birthday Party in 2017, the museum welcomes over 60,000 guests annually. Three floors and a certified outdoor classroom including over 25 hands-on exhibits provide hours of fun for children ages 8 and under.
To engage children, families, and our community from all backgrounds in play-based educational experiences that inspire creativity, exploration, and imagination.
• Jennifer Weigold Geertson, PNC Bank – President
• Jenna Bickford, MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton, LLP – Vice President
• Bobby Scalise, Erie Insurance Group – Treasurer
• Melanie Ford, Penn State Behrend – Secretary
• Scott Beilharz, Erie Insurance Group
• Jana Ranus, Wegmans
• John Bongiovanni, Northwestern Mutual Financial North
• Rebecca Brumagin, Town of Mina
• Katrina Byrd, Strong Vincent Middle School
• Julia Herzing, Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett
• Andrew McVeagh, Wabtec Corporation
• Dr. Karinna Vernaza, Gannon University
• Pete Austin, E.E. Austin & Son, Inc.
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