Children’s Museum of New Bern

06/16/2026

Watch Tyler Hicks join his daughter as they bike the very last part of his 4-day ride 🥹

We are so grateful WCTI News 12 was there to witness Tyler’s impressive ride🚴‍♂️ and for helping spreading the word about the museum!

06/16/2026

After four days of cycling across NC, Tyler Hicks made his way back to the museum Monday, riding the last block with his daughter by his side. Thank you, Tyler, for your dedication! You are truly an inspiration!
There is still time to help him raise $10,000 for the construction of the Children’s Museum of New Bern!
Donate by clicking the link in the comments!

06/15/2026

After cycling 🚴 around NC since Friday, help us welcome Tyler Hicks back this afternoon starting at 4 pm! Come take a sneak peek at the progress at the museum, and enjoy food and drinks while they last!

We are about halfway to Tyler’s goal of raising $10,000 for the museum! Please donate what you can! https://givebutter.com/IGDfZf

06/13/2026

🚴Curious where Tyler Hicks is on day 2 of his 900 mile ride around NC?

Check out the Live Track!

Hoping for more cloud ☁️ cover and cooler temps🌡️! So grateful for the helpers who stepped up to check up on Tyler yesterday!

06/13/2026

After a tough first day, we are happy to report that Tyler Hicks is safe and resting for the night in Raeford after making it most of the way through today's 220 mile ride. The nearly-100 degree temps and full sun forced him to stop early.

Tyler: "There were 2 roads back-to-back that weren't shaded with trees, and they were about 40 miles each with no gas station. A farmer gave me water, and a church invited me in. I just needed more stops or more shade."

He said he has been cleared by first responders to continue the ride tomorrow.

We are so grateful for the helpers and are in constant admiration of this athlete's motivation to help create the children's museum, which will enrich the lives and minds of his children and our community.

Tyler is planning on cycling a total of 900 miles around North Carolina. He anticipates finishing Monday afternoon by rolling into our building, 408 Hancock St.

If you would like to share words of encouragement🙏 for Tyler, please comment below!

Supported by Tyler Hicks

06/12/2026

Tyler Hicks is burnin’ rubber, and not just because temps are near 100 degrees🌡️☀️! 900 miles in 4 days? What an incredible feat!

06/11/2026

Tyler Hicks is rolling out 🚲 at 5 am Friday morning to cycle around NC to help raise $10,000 for the museum! It caught the attention of Brian North WCTI, who is helping spreading the word! Please donate what you can to help support this incredible fundraiser!

06/09/2026

ATTN: Our first exhibit is officially in place! Check out this play house, which was lovingly designed, constructed, and furnished by Anchor & Co, brokered by exp Anchor Real Estate, Property Management!

Every day we are getting closer to opening the museum, thanks to the support from our amazing sponsors.

Stay tuned to see more updates on our progress! Interested in sponsoring? We still have opportunities! Please contact [email protected].

06/03/2026

ICYMI: WCTI News 12 stopped by the Children's Museum of New Bern to interview Tyler Hicks and spread word about his incredible fundraiser. They also were able to get a sneak peak at how the musuem is coming along!

05/27/2026

Major thanks to CCHC New Bern Family Practice and Urgent Care for sponsoring the "play medical clinic" in the Children's Museum of New Bern!

Tired of waiting long hours? CCHC Urgent Care features online booking 12 hours in advance, wait times averaging less than 15 minutes, weekend hours, and higher levels of care, such as labs and X-rays.

And it only costs a primary care co-pay when visiting!

Thanks, again, to CCHC New Bern Family Practice and Urgent Care for sponsoring what will be a fun and educational space for children to play doctor or nurse!

Follow our page and stay tuned to get a sneak peek at what the exhibit (and others!) will look like. We still have lots of naming rights sponsorships at the museum! If you are interested, please contact [email protected].