Larsen named new Northwoods Children’s Museum director

The board of directors of the Northwoods Children’s Museum in Eagle River has named Danielle Larsen as its new executive director.

Larsen, a Northwoods native, has a seven-year background in non-profit administration and leadership experience with the YMCA.

“We are excited to have Danielle on board and we look forward to the skills and experience she brings with her,” Northwoods Children’s Museum board president Leah Van Zile said. “We welcome her enthusiasm and leadership as we continue to expand the museum’s outreach.”

As a mother of two, Larsen has always loved the Northwoods Children’s Museum.

“My kids and I used to come here to play and now I am appreciating the organization through a new lens,” she said. “I’m excited for this opportunity and incredibly grateful to be in this position. When you combine hardworking people who have passion, intelligence, grit, integrity and a genuine love for others, great things happen and that is the foundation this team brings with them every day.”

Prior to joining the Northwoods Children’s Museum, Larsen was the Neighborhood Centers senior director for the YMCA of the North in Minneapolis. Before that role, she held the membership and marketing director position at the YMCA of the Northwoods.

In her free time, Larsen loves to be outdoors with her two children. All three of them share a love for reading, audiobooks and board games together.

Larsen grew up in Rhinelander and feels truly blessed to be living in the Northwoods with her family.