MANITOWOC, WI (May 28, 2020): Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center will reopen its doors Friday, June 5, and will follow a Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule for general public admissions. The center will also maintain weekday availability for groups making advance reservations. “We are excited to welcome guests back to Farm … Read More
Farm Wisconsin News
Farm Wisconsin Launches At-Home Activities Page
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center would normally host dozens of school field trips each month, but with the COVID-19 protections in place and field trips canceled for the foreseeable future, the center has been generating online content for teachers and parents. The online activities page can be found at www.FarmWisconsin.org/Explore and features book readings, experiments, videos … Read More
Farm Wisconsin visit to Einstein Expo
Farm Wisconsin has been open for more than a year and a half, and before we closed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, we were growing our STEM programming and were planning some fun activities. Thankfully, before the temporary closure, I was able to attend Einstein Expo, put on by the Einstein Project at … Read More
Closing to contain the spread of Coronavirus
In an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19/Coronavirus, Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center is closing to the general public, effective immediately and will remain closed through March 31, 2020. We will reassess the situation in the coming days and keep this page updated with the latest developments.
Coronavirus Update from Farm Wisconsin
With continued developments surrounding the spread of Coronavirus/COVID-19, we want to update you on Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center operations and preparations. First and foremost, health and safety of our guests, volunteers and staff are our top priorities. We have increased frequency of disinfecting high touch-point exhibits and surfaces like door handles, faucets, elevator buttons, and … Read More
Farm Wisconsin is selected as one of the World’s 50 Coolest Places
TIME FOR KIDS – 2019 WORLD’S COOLEST PLACES TIME For Kids revealed the first-ever list of the World’s 50 Coolest Places of 2019, spotlighting a mix of educational, innovative, and fun destinations that are tailored to the interests of kids. The local Manitowoc attraction, Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, received this distinction. “If you haven’t been … Read More
Wisconsin Café Now Open
(Manitowoc, WI): The Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of the Wisconsin Café located inside of Farm Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Café offers Wisconsin-sourced options for breakfast, lunch and catering. The Café is open daily from 8:00am to 2:30pm with prices ranging from $3 to $11. Some of the highlights on … Read More
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center Announces Three New Employees
The Board of Directors of the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center (FWDC) has announced the selection of Lauren Rose Hofland as the Executive Director, Angel Johanek as the Director of Marketing and Development and Michelle Shambeau as the Floor Manager and Volunteer Coordinator. Hofland was hired as the Interim Executive Director of FWDC in late 2017 … Read More
Milk Source LLC Contributes $100,000 to the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
Milk Source LLC is partnering with the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center with a $100,000 gift to support the educational experiences for visitors. Interested in telling the story of modern sustainable agriculture and premier animal care, both organizations felt it was opportune moment to join together. “Agriculture in the 21st Century has achieved the lowest carbon footprint … Read More
Cedar Crest Ice Cream Contributes $250,000 to Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
Cedar Crest Ice Cream announced today they will support the state-of-the-art educational center with a $250,000 gift. This tremendous gift marks another important local investment in the capital campaign to build the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center. “Since the beginning, our family has had a vision for what a great Wisconsin ice cream should taste like. … Read More