Our History

Garden City native Trevor Hands & his wife, Jenny, recognize a need in the community with the lack of entertainment/education options for young children and families to enjoy, especially during the colder and hotter months of the year.  

Trevor & Jenny Hands meet with the Finney County Economic Development Corporation monthly to brainstorm steps needed for getting a children's museum established in the area.

Red Dog Children's Museum gets its 501(c)3 status.

Red Dog Children's Museum establishes it's bank account with Dream First Bank and starts discussions with potential business partners.

Red Dog Children's Museum enlists GC native and graphic designer, Emily (Rishel) Mitchell, to create RDCM's logo.  

Red Dog Children's Museum receives its first grant and sponsorship. Thank you Finney County Convention and Visitor's Bureau and Garden City Co-Op!

Red Dog Children's Museum receives an attraction grant from Kansas Tourism for  $28,435 - the amount needed to kickstart the "roaming" portion of the museum.  Thank you Kansas Tourism! 

Red Dog Children's Museum officially kicks off the "Roaming" Museum with its first event with Garden City Downtown Vision at Food Truck Friday at Stevens Park.