Soo Locks Children's Museum

03/28/2026

Thank you to Soo Leader for this update on our project!
If you’d like to get involved, please visit our website: https://slcmkids.org/volunteer/

After years of talk and planning, a children’s museum is becoming a reality in downtown Sault Ste. Marie. The volunteer-led project is now about halfway through construction on Portage Avenue, with organizers pushing to raise remaining funds as costs climb

03/26/2026

We are excited to announce that we have been awarded a grant from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council in the amount of $41,900! We are so grateful for these funds that will help us along the path of completing this important project!!

03/22/2026

Did you know that today is National Goof Off Day? Sounds like a perfect excuse to take some time to make memories with the family! Ask your kids what their favorite "goofing off" activity is share their answers below. We're all 👂👂s!

02/18/2026

We are thrilled to share that Carmeuse North America - Drummond Island and Cedarville locations have come together to make a $10,000 investment in the Soo Locks Children’s Museum!

This gift is more than funding — it’s a powerful statement of belief in our children, our families, and the long-term strength of our community. Because of partners like Carmeuse, we are closer to opening our doors and creating a vibrant, hands-on space that will serve families across the Eastern Upper Peninsula, creating year-round family infrastructure and eliminate seasonality.

Please join us in thanking Carmeuse for their leadership and commitment! 👏 Also, thank you to Tracy Reichlin and Amy Hoffman for their help.

When local industry invests in local families, everyone wins.

01/25/2026

🌞 Get out of the house, get creative, and support a great cause! This fun, hands-on craft event is a wonderful way to connect, create, and give back. Invite your friends and family and help us build something special for our community. Many thanks to Janet Hess for generously hosting this event in support of the Soo Locks Children’s Museum!

01/23/2026

Thank you, Janet Hess, for organizing this fun and creative fundraiser for SLCM!

12/27/2025

A huge thank you to Carrie Schneider for all she’s done as Board Secretary to help move the Soo Locks Children’s Museum forward. Her dedication, thoughtfulness, and behind-the-scenes work have made a real impact, and we are so grateful for her time and care. She will truly be missed, and we wish her nothing but the best in her next chapter. 💛

12/24/2025

Wishing our community a very Merry Christmas and a safe, happy holiday season! May your days be filled with joy, rest, and time with those you love. 🎄✨

12/05/2025

It’s not often that businesses collaborate to do such amazing things. 🫶. We are SO appreciative!

Six area credit unions teamed up and made the substantial contribution Thursday

12/02/2025

https://slcmkids.networkforgood.com/projects/263782-be-a-behind-the-scenes-hero

12/02/2025

🌟 TODAY IS THE DAY! 🌟
Be a Behind-the-Scenes Hero for the Soo Locks Children’s Museum! Every gift helps us finish strong and bring a fun, safe, hands-on museum to our community.

💙 Every dollar counts
💚 Every share helps
💛 Every hero makes a difference

Join the Hero Campaign today at SLCMKIDS.org.