Water Pipes Caused Damage to All Four Floors of the Above and Beyond Children’s Museum on Christmas Weekend.
Sheboygan’s beloved Above and Beyond Children’s Museum has announced that it will reopen next week. The museum, which suffered broken water pipes over the Christmas weekend, underwent extensive recovery efforts to repair damage that affected all four floors. And although the $150,000 toll was covered by insurance, the museum went without the admissions revenue that usually keeps it operating. That was replaced by numerous donors and fundraising efforts that helped bridge the gap.
Now, the doors to Above and Beyond are set to open to the public on Tuesday, March 7th, with a Grand Opening Celebration slated from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 12th. That event will feature a balloon drop initially planned for Noon on New Year’s Eve, along with crafting and other special events. Visitors will also be able to explore some new features including new pieces in the Calming Corner, the introduction of Sensory Seekers Backpacks designed for neurodiverse children and individuals, updated public restrooms with new fixtures donated by Kohler Company, and will also find improved safety features and new wall decor. Admission to the public is $8 while members get in for free.
Support and donations for Above and Beyond were provided by:
Jay Christopher, Efroymson Family Fund, F.K. Bemis Family Foundation, Frank & Frieda K. Brotz Family Foundation, Grover Family Foundation, Sargento Foods, 3 Sheeps Brewing Co, Parker Johns, The End Zone, United Way of Sheboygan County Emergency Relief Grant, the Elks Lodge and the many individual donors who gave. Additionally, Kohler Co. donated bathroom plumbing fixtures.
Individuals and groups of volunteers have shown their support assisting the staff and board members in various ways:
- Biggby Coffee of Sheboygan,
- Handyman Inc.,
- Harter’s Lakeside Disposal LLC.,
- Habitat for Humanity Lakeside,
- North High School Basketball,
- Motorhead Auto Detailing,
- Jos. Schmitt Construction Co.,
- Sheboygan Christian School,
- Sheboygan County Historical Society and Museum,
- SC Media, and
- Community member Teresa Neer.
Special thanks to the following local businesses for assisting the museum with repairs:
- Restoration Services by Badger State Restoration
- Heating Contractor by Aldag/Honold Mechanical Inc.
- Plumbing Contractor by Neumann Plumbing & Heating Inc.
- Fire Sprinkler System Repairs by Complete Fire Solutions
- Wall & Building repair by Jos Schmitt and Sons Construction
- Aesthetic and Painting Contractor by Lee’s Color Studio
- Electrical Services by Altmeyer Electric
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