The World Awareness Children’s Museum is an interactive  museum that introduces children and adults to the many facets of world cultures.  Located in the center of downtown Glens Falls, on the third floor of the Godnick Building at 229 Glen Street, WACM is open Tuesdays through Fridays 10 am–4:30 pm and Saturdays 10 am–2 pm.

Opening on October 23 and running through August 31, 2004 is this year’s exhibit, Shared Visions: A Child’s View of Costa Rica.  Based on the Museum's own collection of original art by Costa Rican children, this exhibit depicts the customs, daily lifestyle and environment of Costa Rica, including a steamy rainforest with monkeys and toucans.

WACM fills up its year with many special events, such as the annual International Cuisine Dinner and auction Sunday, Nov. 2 at Ft. William Henry in Lake George, where guests can sample fare from around the world created by local chefs and have fun bidding on various auction items.  The Cocktail Party and Print sale on Thursday, Dec. 4 at the Queensbury Hotel offers unique holiday gifts--prints from the museum’s international collection.  The collection was developed 15 years ago by the museum’s founder and director, Dr. Jacquiline Touba, and includes over 5,000 pieces of original art by children from more than 55 countries.