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Monday 10am - 3pm Thursday 10am - 5pm Friday 10am - 3pm Saturday 10am - 3pm Sunday 10am - 3pm

World Awareness Children's Museum

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World Awareness Children's Museum is a unique, fun, hands-on space where we bring the world to you. Our interactive playspace, go!

Bringing our diverse world to children through our Museum play space, educational programs and international children's art exchange.

The mission of the World Awareness Children's Museum is to bring our diverse world to children. is best suited for children ages 4-12. We happily welcome school groups and tours by appointment. Business hours for the administrative offices of the World Awareness Children's Museum vary.

10/25/2026

Enjoy some Halloween-themed programming at the World Awareness Children's Museum with our "Haunted House Scavenger Hunt" today (Sunday, October 25) and "Spooky Spiders: Sensory Fun for Preschoolers" tomorrow (Monday, October 26). Both activities are free with general admission.

10/23/2026

Patrick Schweigardt is part of our GRO Team and also the host/instructor for our latest series - "Myths & Miniatures"! During this monthly program, attendees will explore the origins of our featured creature’s stories and discover a related artwork or artifact from WACM’s collection. Participants will plan their designs, learn model-painting techniques, and transform a miniature into a unique creation. Everyone leaves with their finished model and a Mythical Creature Profile & Adoption Certificate!

Our next event is Monday, November 9, with Myths & Miniatures: Bigfoot & Sasquatch: Legends of North America! Program runs 4:15–5:45PM and is $20 per person (members receive 10% off). For ages 10 - 18. Space is limited to 8 participants.

Go to https://events.ticketleap.com/events/wacm-1 to learn more or sign-up today!

10/21/2026

We are excited to announce that over 36,000 Target guests cast 36,097 votes for the World Awareness Children's Museum during their "Target Circle Guest-Directed Giving Program", which resulted in our organization raising receiving nearly $3000! Most importantly, they voted to support our mission and the impact we make in the community.

Thank you to Target and all who cast a vote for our museum and supported our continued mission to bring multicultural programming and experiences to our doors and the community.

10/19/2026

The World Awareness Children's Museum has a variety of fa-boo-lous Halloween-themed crafts, activities, and programs coming up, including a special Haunted House Scavenger Hunt this Sunday, October 25, 10:00AM - 3:00PM!

Visit https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/events-calendar/ to see our full events calendar.

10/16/2026

Looking for a fun, hands-on way to bring global learning into your classroom? The World Awareness Children’s Museum offers engaging outreach programs designed to help students explore cultures, traditions, and communities from around the world. Our programs bring interactive learning experiences directly to schools, libraries, and community organizations. Educators can sign up today to book an outreach program and give your students a chance to discover the world right in their own classroom, just in time Day of the Dead! Discount on program registrations through October 27th.

Please email Membership & Programs Manager Rebeka Antonelli at [email protected] or visit https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/outreach-programs/ to learn more or book a program today!

10/14/2026

Looking for some Halloween-themed activities for the weekend? Come to the World Awareness Children's Museum! We have a "Spooky Make & Take Craft" available all day on Saturday, October 17 and "Halloween Make & Take Craft" on Sunday, October 18. Both activities are free with general admission, run 10:00AM - 3:00PM, and available while supplies last.

Art from our collection: "Halloween" by David Alverson, age 12. Glens Falls, NY, 1988.

10/12/2026

Our first "Myths & Miniatures" program of the year kicks off this afternoon with Myths & Miniatures: Dragons: Legends Around the World! Join us for this special after-hours program where we'll discover where our featured creature's stories originated and explore a related artwork or artifact from our International Youth Art Exchange collection. Participants will then plan their designs and learn model-painting techniques as they transform their own miniature into a one-of-a-kind creation. Everyone will leave with their finished model and a special Mythical Creature Profile & Adoption Certificate!

Time: 4:15–5:45PM
Ages: 10–18
Cost: $20 per session
Space is limited to 8 participants.
Museum members receive 10% off the workshop fee.

Pre-registration required
Reserve your spot: Call 518-793-2773 or visit https://events.ticketleap.com/events/wacm-1

This is a drop-off program. A parent/guardian must complete the required participant form online prior to participation.

This series is generously supported by Northern Wardens LLC.

10/11/2026

Today is Free Day at the World Awareness Children's Museum, 10:00AM - 3:00PM! Come explore all of our hands-on exhibits, are and artifacts from around the world, and more at no cost thanks to a generous sponsorship by Stewart's Shops and Stewart's Holiday Match.

10/08/2026

We're getting in the Halloween spirit early at the World Awareness Children's Museum with some upcoming holiday-themed activities at the museum on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18! Enjoy make and take crafts all weekend long in our art room (while supplies last) and bring something spooky home to make your house a little more festive.

Go to https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/events-calendar/ to see our full events calendar, including other upcoming Halloween programming.

10/05/2026

Looking for a fun, hands-on way to bring global learning into your classroom? The World Awareness Children’s Museum offers engaging outreach programs designed to help students explore cultures, traditions, and communities from around the world. Our programs bring interactive learning experiences directly to schools, libraries, and community organizations. Educators can sign up today to book an outreach program and give your students a chance to discover the world right in their own classroom, just in time Day of the Dead!

Please email Membership & Programs Manager Rebeka Antonelli at [email protected] or visit https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/outreach-programs/ to learn more or book a program today!

Address

89 Warren Street
Glens Falls, NY
12801

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 3pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 3pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm
Sunday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

(518) 793-2773

Website

http://www.worldchildrensmuseum.org/

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