A smiling child gazes upward, surrounded by warm glowing bokeh lights — embodying imagination and possibility.
Coming SoonWinter Garden, FL
I AM Children's Museum
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Where Children Discover Their Gifts and Imagine What's Possible

The I AM Children's Museum inspires children to discover their gifts, explore creative arts and literacy through hands-on learning, and build the confidence and character to pursue a future filled with purpose and possibility.

"I Am Capable. I Am Ready. I Am."
A First Look

Imagine what's rising in
Winter Garden.

A gathering place for wonder, discovery, and the belief that every child is capable of extraordinary things.

Illustrative conceptual sketch of the future I AM Children's Museum showing a modern stone-and-glass building surrounded by families, gardens, and play areas.
Conceptual Architectural Sketch — Illustrative Only. Final architecture, site design, and building features will be determined during future design and engineering phases.
Historic downtown Winter Garden clock tower archway on Plant Street

Rooted in Winter Garden. Connected to Central Florida.

Located near SR 429, Highway 50, and Florida’s Turnpike, the museum is positioned for convenient access from Orlando International Airport, the Orange County tourism corridor, Orlando, Clermont, and communities throughout Central Florida.

The Site

A 2.57 acre home for creative arts, literacy, and hands-on learning.

In partnership with the City of Winter Garden, this future destination will invite children to discover their gifts through immersive experiences that combine creative arts, literacy, exploration, and play.

Interactive Site Map

The Four Project Components

Tap a marker to explore each part of the 34,700 Square Feet campus.

Aerial parcel view of the future I AM Children's Museum site on Plant Street in Winter Garden, Florida
Future Home
971 E Plant St · Winter Garden, FL
2.57 acres in partnership with the City of Winter Garden · 2,700 Square Feet historic home · 20,000 Square Feet indoor museum · 12,000 Square Feet outdoor experience · approximately 2 miles of Discovery Trails
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Land Secured

2.57 acres secured in partnership with the City of Winter Garden — a 2,700 SF historic home welcome center, a 20,000 SF indoor museum, a 12,000 SF outdoor eco-educational experience, and approximately 2 miles of Discovery Trails.

Worlds to explore. Gifts to discover.

Creative Arts and Literacy Through Hands-On Learning

Immersive environments where creative arts, literacy, imagination, and exploration come together so every child can grow in confidence, character, and curiosity.

MAKE SOMETHING AMAZING
MAKE SOMETHING AMAZING

Paint it. Sew it. Sculpt it. Design it. Children turn their own ideas into something real and proudly say, “I made that!”

TRY ON THE REAL WORLD
TRY ON THE REAL WORLD

Run the café. Care for a patient. Fly the plane. Earn museum money. Children step into real-world roles, make choices, and discover what they love to do.

CAN YOU SOLVE IT?
CAN YOU SOLVE IT?

Build the bridge. Fix the problem. Take on the challenge. Children test their ideas, work together, and experience the incredible feeling of “I figured it out!”

THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES OUTSIDE
THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES OUTSIDE

Climb into the Tree of Possibilities, explore water, discover nature, build outdoors, and follow two miles of Discovery Trails—an experience designed to make outside part of the museum.

A future filled with purpose and possibility.

Whether a child dreams of becoming an artist, entrepreneur, teacher, engineer, healthcare professional, public servant, or something not yet imagined, the museum will help them discover their gifts and build the confidence and character to pursue their future.

"I Am Capable. I Am Ready. I Am."

Build
Build
Imagine
Imagine
Explore
Explore
Discover
Discover
Three children leaning in with a magnifying glass, discovering a snail on a log

Help Shape A Place Where Children Discover Their Gifts.

Your voice will help shape a museum where creative arts, literacy, and hands-on learning inspire confidence, character, and a future filled with purpose and possibility.

Tell us what would inspire your child to discover their gifts and pursue a future filled with purpose and possibility.

Executive Committee

A growing group of community leaders helping create a destination where children discover their gifts through creative arts, literacy, and hands-on learning while building confidence, character, and a future filled with purpose and possibility.

8 Waves
A Vision and Mission of 8 Waves
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Operational Leadership Team

The team responsible for transforming the vision into reality, helping create a place where children discover their gifts, explore creative arts and literacy, and build confidence for the future.

Sara Meyer
Sara Meyer
Founder & Executive Director
8 Waves
Mike Benn
Mike Benn
Capital Campaign Chair & 8W VP of Strategic Initiatives
8 Waves
Nicky Calvert
Nicky Calvert
Administrative Assistant to Executive Director
8 Waves

Help Build A Place Where ChildrenDiscover Their Gifts.

Creative arts. Literacy. Hands-on learning. Confidence. Character. Purpose. Possibility.

Founding donors, strategic partners, sponsors, and community supporters are shaping the I AM Children's Museum right now. Start a conversation with Mike Benn, our Capital Campaign Chair, about how you can help build this future.

"I Am Capable. I Am Ready. I Am."