About Us

The North Country Children’s Museum is a non-profit organization with a commitment to hands-on, minds-on learning. The permanent space in the Red Barn at 10 Raymond Street in historic Potsdam, NY, opened in the summer of 2018. The museum’s exhibits celebrate the cultural and geographic resources of the North Country and provide opportunities for children and their families to play and learn together. We create engaging, fun, and memorable educational experiences  for children to try on the role of scientist, engineer and artist.

NCCM formed in 2012 by a group of educators with a collective vision to create a cultural and educational center for families. NCCM started as a Museums Without Walls that traveled weekly to bookstores, bakeries, and community centers throughout the region. These pop-up exhibits and workshops offered interactive programs for children 12 and under in a wide range of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) topics. Our story was featured in the Association of Children’s Museums Journal.

Watching an idea grow was an incredibly rewarding experience for the staff and many volunteers who worked to make the museum a reality.  It is a great joy to share NCCM – and the wonders of learning something new—with your family!