- The foundation secured $819,200 in grant funding from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to help bring the historic space back to life.
- DPSCD students were among the first to step inside during an exclusive preview period. The museum re-opens to the public in July.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation (DPSCD Foundation), the official philanthropic arm of Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD), recently announced the reopening of the Detroit Children’s Museum, one of the nation’s oldest children’s museums.
Established in 1917, the Detroit Children’s Museum is recognized as one of the first museums in the country dedicated to children. It reopened its doors thanks to $819,200 in grant funding awarded to the DPSCD Foundation by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), along with additional investment from DPSCD to support critical facility repairs and operations.
As a result of these investments, the museum, owned and operated by Detroit Public Schools Community District, has transformed the space into a next-generation hub for creativity, exploration, and early learning, sparking curiosity among young minds.
“This is a historic moment for Detroit,” said Kerrie Mitchell Campbell-Mabins, President & CEO of the DPSCD Foundation. “The Children’s Museum has shaped generations of learners, and reopening its doors means reigniting that spark for thousands more. The state’s investment allows us to bring this vision to life, and it will take all of us to keep the museum going strong — partners, families, and community leaders who believe in giving Detroit students the same world-class opportunities as children everywhere.”…