About Us

In alignment with our continued Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEAI) efforts, we believe it is essential to create an inclusive and safe environment that welcomes and empowers people from diverse communities to have equitable access to a quality Discovery World experience.

As a part of our strategic priorities, we have committed to broadening participation to include communities historically excluded from science opportunities through identifying barriers to participation, establishing new and building upon existing partnerships and programs, establishing inclusive company culture and business practices, and ensuring the broader Milwaukee community is reflected in our board of directors and volunteers.

We will measure our success by seeing a larger presence in communities, expanding demographics among guests, participants, staff, board, and volunteers, and increasing attendance and participation of target audiences.

Our DEAI goals, values, and practices are interconnected and interdependent. If we are to inspire generations to discover the wonders of science, we must be considerate of and respectful to diverse perspectives both outside and within our organization.

Discovery World will continue to uphold this mission by:  

• Revisiting our DEAI commitments on an ongoing basis, as we create updated content and increase access.
• Continuing efforts to increase diversity in leadership positions within the museum and on our Board of Directors.
• Growing community partnerships to find ways to provide more equitable science learning opportunities
• Increasing access to science education and resources, through Discovery World’s initiatives such as–  
• Access Programs for museum admissions, membership, and school group visits 
• Summer Camp Scholarship Program
• Educational programs and support in economically disadvantaged and educationally at-risk communities
• Evaluating the exhibits, physical space, and programs to make sure an inclusive, quality environment is provided for all