The Dream Maker Children’s Museum (DMCM) Board announced the former Carnegie Library building in Escanaba will soon be the home of the children's museum. (Courtesy photo)

ESCANABA — The Dream Maker Children’s Museum (DMCM) Board has officially announced that the former Carnegie Library building will soon come back to life as the home of the children’s museum.

The release states that countless hours were spent on wants, needs, pros and cons list and several different location tours before they chose the Carnegie Library building.

“I think each of us had a unique ‘aha’ moment upon entering the building,” Andrea Tourangeau, DMCM board member shared. “For some it was the historic charm, others the bright and open feeling, and for myself I was intrigued by the location, but it was just the ‘Holy cow, this is it’ feeling when I stepped inside that really won me over.'”

The DMCM’s goal is to establish a community space that connects children and families through imagination, exploration and learning.

The release further states the museum will offer a safe, indoor and outdoor space, along with innovative, hands-on and interactive exhibits designed to inspire youth and reflect the rich history and unique culture of Delta County.

Tourangeau added, “The community donations and well wishes really have helped carry the project forward thus far, the enthusiasm made it impossible for us to give up. Now the heavy lifting begins, a core value of the Dream Maker Children’s Museum is that it will be affordable and accessible for everyone.”

To learn more about the various sponsorship opportunities, call Tourangeau at 906-786-9300 ext. 101 or email dreammaker4kids@gmail.com. To stay updated on progress, upcoming events and ways to get involved, DMCM asks the community to like and follow their Facebook page: Dream Maker Children’s Museum.

The full story on the DMCM will be in Friday’s edition of the Daily Press.

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Sophie Vogelmann can be reached at 906-786-2021 or svogelmann@dailypress.net.