Children’s Museum of Idaho names new executive director as founder prepares to retire

IBR Staff//August 10, 2026//

Jan Lynch, left, is retiring from her role at the Children's Museum of Idaho. Ada Page will assume the role. (PHOTOS: CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF IDAHO)

IBR Staff//August 10, 2026//

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The Children’s Museum of Idaho has named Ada Page as its next executive director, succeeding Jan Lynch, who will retire after nearly eight years leading the Boise-based museum since it opened in December 2018.

Page joined the museum earlier this year as education director, bringing 30 years of experience in education and leadership. She will take over an organization that serves more than 100,000 children and family members annually in southwest Idaho and beyond.

“I am incredibly honored to lead this extraordinary organization,” Page said. “From the moment I joined the Children’s Museum of Idaho, I knew it was a special place. I look forward to building on that strong foundation and ensuring every child who walks through our doors feels welcomed, inspired and connected through the power of purposeful play.”

Board Chair Trisha Mick credited Lynch with shaping the museum into the institution it is today.

“Jan’s leadership has been instrumental in helping the Children’s Museum of Idaho become what it is today,” Mick said. “We are incredibly grateful for the dedication and heart she has brought to this organization. As we celebrate all that has been accomplished under her leadership, we are equally excited about what lies ahead.”

The museum will host a community open house Sept. 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to introduce Page to the public.