NATMUS looks to future generations to preserve its heritage, so we have created a program to involve local youth in the museum.

What started with 1-2 kids, has grown into a program with increasing popularity known as our Wednesday Youth Education Program. Our youth get hands-on experience working on vehicle restoration, while also having fun and learning life skills.

Three volunteers change a tire
Two volunteers change a tire
Two youth volunteers read instructions on a servicing a vehicle
Young woman changes oil on a van
Two girls are shown the undercarriage of a vehicle on a lift
Youth and Volunteers work on an old truck

About the Youth Education Program

NATMUS provides an immersive experience for youth aged 14+  that focuses on mechanical skills and museum upkeep.

Each youth member that joins the program is assigned a mentor and rotates through different types of projects, leading to hands-on experience in every aspect of the museum operations. It’s a real-life model for learning.

We offer an alternative way for kids to learn a whole new skill set that is going to be very valuable to them. 

See the projects this group works on weekly in our Restoration Shop.

How to Apply

Call the Volunteer Coordinator at 260.413.1869 if interested in participating in the Youth Education Program.