The Curiosity Crew – where imagination meets hands-on exploration

Hello! I’m the new Executive Director of KiDiMu! I am looking forward to meeting you soon!  Please don’t hestitate to stop by the office, give me a call or email me to chat about how we can best support children and families in and around Kitsap County.

KiDiMu is a hub for early childhood development, creating experiences centered on playful learning that supports the broader community and children’s current and emerging needs. We serve Kitsap County families through engaging museum programming, enhanced exhibits, and a safe, nurturing space where children can grow, discover, and be inspired!

The vision of KiDiMu sparking joy, curiousity and creativity through play is evident when watching and listening to how kids interact with the exhibits.   One of my favorite exhibits is by far the giant Lite-Brite!  As a child, I would play, create, and design for hours with my little Lite-Brite.  I also really love watching the way kids play with golf balls on the magnet wall.  And, of course my love of animals makes the vet office a clear favorite!  I am excited to start adding  my neurodiverity-affirming flair to exhibits!  Look for some changes in the coming months!

One of my favorite events at KiDiMu has to be the Dia de los Muertos event that we co-host with BIMA.  The 4-hour event begins at 11 am with a delightful procession of children dressed as butterflies, leading guests along a flower-lined path into KiDimu.  At the heart of the celebration is a traditional ofrenda where visitors are invited to add mementos and stories honoring loved ones who have passed on. Guests have the option to try champurrado (traditional Mexican hot chocolate) and pan de muerto, participate in make-and-take art activities, receive traditional face painting, and listen to musicians performing Mexican folk songs.  This is an event that brings me so much joy to participate in and witness.  Please say hi when you see me there November 1st