Children’s Museum of Green Bay’s New SPLASH Water Play Gallery Receives WPS Foundation Sponsorship

Green Bay, Wis. – The Children’s Museum of Green Bay (CMOGB) recently launched phase one of its 

new interactive exhibit, SPLASH Water Play Gallery. Made possible by a sponsorship from the 

Wisconsin Public Service Foundation, this exhibit aims to spark the curiosity of children and encourage 

engagement in fun water-based activities. With a variety of tools like cups, spoons, wheels, and jets of 

water, children can experiment with splashing, pouring, scooping, and soaking. Geared toward 

elementary-school ages, SPLASH is an interactive exhibit that allows children to control the direction, 

speed, and flow of water, which can be manipulated by building dams. The exhibit combines fun and 

education, helping children develop their problem-solving skills and understanding of water energy. 

"As an educational institution, we believe in providing children with hands-on experiences that help them 

explore and understand the world around them,” said Toni Burnett, CMOGB Executive Director. “The 

SPLASH Water Play Gallery is an exciting addition to the museum, as it not only encourages children to 

engage in play but also teaches them about water energy and its impact on our daily lives. We are grateful 

for the generous support of the Wisconsin Public Service Foundation who share our vision of providing 

children with innovative educational experiences. Their commitment to the community makes them the 

perfect partner to help us bring this exhibit to life." 

Water play has long been recognized as a valuable tool in early childhood education. Not only does it 

provide children with an opportunity to engage in sensory exploration, but it also encourages social 

interaction and builds the foundation for understanding many scientific concepts, including physics (flow, 

motion), chemistry (solutions, cohesion), and mathematics (measurement, equivalence, and volume). 

Mastering these concepts can become the building blocks for academic subjects in later schooling and 

life. 

“We’re pleased to partner with the Children’s Museum of Green Bay to create the immersive SPLASH 

Water Play Gallery,” said Beth Straka, president — WPS Foundation. “This innovative exhibit will help 

children across our region learn about a vital natural resource while developing science, technology, 

engineering and math skills. We’re proud to support this project as part of our commitment to enhancing 

education and building a brighter future for our community.” 

The exhibits at CMOGB are specifically created to align with the Wisconsin State Standards, Common 

Core, and WMELS. It typically takes more than a year to design and develop a new exhibit, followed by 

another year to build it. In addition to this initial phase of the SPLASH Water Play Gallery, the exhibit has a

second phase that includes a range of new components, such as a shower pad, to further enrich the learning

experience for children. 

The SPLASH Water Play Gallery is included in regular admission to the museum. 

PRICES: $8 general admission, $7 for seniors (62+), and free for children under 15 months 

About the Children’s Museum of Green Bay 

Through STEM-based programming and hands-on exhibits, the Children’s Museum of Green Bay 

(CMOGB) creates an inclusive and interactive environment where every child can explore, discover, and 

learn. By providing a safe and nurturing space, CMOGB encourages parents and children to connect and 

bond over shared experiences, inspiring a passion for lifelong learning. The museum's programming and 

exhibits encompass a broad range of topics, including literacy, healthy living, physical exercise, and the 

arts, making the museum a truly immersive space where children can ignite their imaginations and 

embark on a lifelong journey of discovery. 

In 2019, the museum moved to a new location across the street from Green Bay’s Bay Beach Amusement 

Park, allowing room for expansion. Now poised to begin its greatest chapter yet, the children’s museum 

will kick off a [length] [dollar amount] fundraising effort to double the size of the current museum, 

expand its Outdoor Discovery Center, and allow for additional exhibits, rental space and educational 

programming. Visited by 68,000 guests every year, the museum has a bold vision to welcome 125,000 

guests annually upon completing the addition. For more information about CMOGB, call 920-432-4397 

or visit the museum website at gbchildrensmuseum.org. 

About Wisconsin Public Service Foundation 

The WPS Foundation supports areas served by Wisconsin Public Service, Minnesota Energy Resources, 

Michigan Gas Utilities and Upper Michigan Energy Resources. As a charitable giving arm of the utility, 

its goal is to pursue a sustained, consistent approach to funding within the focus areas to better enable 

organizations to achieve lasting results. The foundation also aims to foster mutually beneficial 

relationships between our subsidiaries and community organizations. 

Learn more at:  https://www.wecenergygroup.com/community/wps-community.htm