This podcast contains comments from the September 8, 2021 ribbon cutting of the Children's Museum of the Brazos Valley (CMBV). Speakers are CMBV executive director Ashley Kortis, CMBV board chairwoman Danielle Dickey, and Gerry Farrell of FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies.

The Children's Museum of the Brazos Valley (CMBV) has dedicated their newest home in west Bryan's Lake Walk area.

Executive director Ashley Kortis told those attending Wednesday's ribbon cutting that they have future plans for a permanent, stand alone building at Lake Walk.

The CMBV is using 3,000 square feet of commercial space that emphasizes STEAM learning. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.

Additional information from the Children's Museum of the Brazos Valley:

The Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley is grateful for the support of hundreds of our supporters and community partners for making the dream of relocating to Lake Walk earlier this year a reality. Signature supporters of the relocation include the Eugene Edge Charitable Trust, Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies, CHI St. Joseph Health, the Nina Astin Winkler Charitable Trust and the Gilbert & Thyra Plass Charitable Trust, as well as support from Lake Walk and The Arts Council of the Brazos Valley.

“The Children's Museum has always been a place for our community to come together to play and learn and I'm certain our next chapter at Lake Walk will continue that legacy”, says Patrick Baker, Vice President, The Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley Board of Directors. “I believe our community will enjoy the new, fresh, engaging exhibits and activities they'll find at our new space. We're proud of the partnership and vision we share with our museum sponsors and supporters and we're excited about what the future holds for The Children's Museum and our community.”

The Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley has moved into 3,000 square feet of existing commercial space located at 4114 Lake Atlas Drive in Bryan, Texas, with the intent to make Lake Walk their forever home.

“Our commitment to the families of the Brazos Valley remains at the forefront of our minds”, says Ashley Kortis, Executive Director of The Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley. “Moving to Lake Walk takes our organization one giant step forward in our desire to become a destination here in Aggieland – a space of imagination and innovation for families in our community and across the world. We are excited to introduce you to our new location and to serve you for years to come as a premiere discovery museum in Texas.”

In addition to the sense of community, Lake Walk offers unmatched proximity to best-in-class innovative companies. Currently home to FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, iBio, and Viasat, Lake Walk provides The Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley resources to introduce children to new industries and future opportunities within STEAM fields.

About The Children’s Museum of The Brazos Valley:

The mission of The Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley is to provide a child-centered, hands-on, interactive environment for learning and discovery. Since 1995, The Children’s Museum has welcomed hundreds
of thousands of visitors through its doors and brought learning through play into actuality. While The Museum began as a museum without walls, today it is home to a variety of different interactive, educational exhibits that foster a love of learning and inspire young minds throughout the years. The Museum also boasts special programming and reading times that are designed for children and families to learn together through play, to put into practice what children are learning in the classroom, and to take practical learning skills home for continued discovery. To learn more, visit www.cmbv.org