Former Trout Museum building to become family resource center
May 11, 2026
The former Trout Museum building in Appleton is turning into Fox Valley's newest family resource center, according to a media release.The building at 111 W. College Ave. in Appleton that once housed the Trout Museum is set to be
come a family resource center for the local non-profit First 5 Fox Valley, according to Hoffman Planning, Design Construction.The building will house a free public play place on the first and second floors, a childcare center on the third floor, rentable office spaces on the fourth floor and multipurpose rooms for parent education on the fifth floor.First 5 Fox Valley is proud to partner with Hoffman on the transformation of the former Trout Museum into the new Family Resource Center, Barb Tengesdal, the director of First 5 Fox Valley, said. The Family Resource Center will play a critical role in serving children, parents, and families year-round and will have a lasting, positive impact on the community for generations to come.Construction began in April and is expected to be completed in the fall.The Trout Museum relocated to a new building in downtown Appleton last October. The nonprofit art museum is offering free admission through 2026 after a generous donation by The Boldt Company.
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