Boston Children's Museum president stepping down

October 2, 2008 10:03 AM Email| Comments (0)| Text size – +

By Globe Staff

The longtime president of the Boston Children's Museum is stepping down from his post next June after 15 years, according to a statement issued today.

Louis B. Casagrande has informed the museum's board that he will leave his position as president and CEO on June 30, 2009. He became the museum's president in 1994 after a 20-year stint at The Science Museum of Minnesota.

“As of June 2009, Lou will have led Boston Children’s Museum through 15 years of unprecedented growth and accomplishment," said Jon Rounds, chairman of the museum's board, in a statement. "The Museum has never been stronger, and with Lou continuing in his current role over the next nine months, we foresee a smooth and healthy transition."

According to the release, Casagrande's accomplishments include building the museum a new home on the Fort Point Channel and creating the basis for long-term financial stability.

"It has been an honor and privilege to lead this great institution and to have served and learned from the most deeply committed board in Boston,” Casagrande told board and staff Wednesday evening, according to the release. “What we have done together over the last fifteen years has exceeded all expectations."

Casagrande continued: "I am not leaving the cause of enriching the lives of children. I am excited about what possibilities there might be for me to bring children more equity in the world. And, as I always tell staff, you have to stay in touch with the 5-year-old inside---stay curious, keep growing and learning. So, I guess I am taking my own advice."