Grand Island Children’s museum making progress

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -- The Grand Island Children’s Museum is making progress one step at a time.

Vice President Kelly Henry said that it typically takes five to 10 years to finish children's museum projects.

The old armory building at Ryder Park will be transformed into the museum. It will focus on the STEAM disciplines and will feature activities for children and teens. About a year ago, board directors announced they are on the master planning stages. 

Now there’s been some updates.

“We’ve hired the owners rep and we’re finalizing our contracts with architect and contractor,” Henry said. "Then, we’re also waiting on some fundraising answers, as far as some grants at the state leve,l and so hopefully all of it will come to fruition very soon."

The board meets regularly and is starting a monthly newsletter. 

Henry said the museum will make a difference in Grand Island. 

“This is definitely for the community, for the betterment of the community, to enhance the arts and entertainment for families in the community and just to really improve the standard of living here and just giving people an activity that they can do together as a family,” Henry said.

Henry said that the community can help by donating, volunteering and there are even some board positions open.

If everything goes to plan, the museum could open in 2025.