A Letter to the Field
To create our vision of a world that honors all children and respects the diverse ways in which they learn and develop, we need the spaces we create to model empathy and boldly stand for healing and justice.
Museums Mobilize to Fight Food Insecurity during COVID-19
In the first-ever Museums Mobilize webinar, speakers from three children’s museums shared how their efforts to combat food insecurity intersect with their institutional missions.
New Issue of Hand to Hand: Forged in Fire – New Models
The latest issue of Hand to Hand, “Forged in Fire: New Models” is now available!
Food Pantry Fulfills a Need and Opens a World of Possibilities
Transforming the role and identity of the children’s museum in the community by operating a food pantry.
Doubling Down on DEI
How MCM is building upon existing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts to deepen DEI in the long run.
Learning through and about Social Media
How PAPALOTE is optimizing social media to become present in visitors’ daily lives.
Taking Science Learning to New Places and People
Discovery Museum’s Virtual Traveling Science Workshops allowed the museum to significantly grow potential audiences.
Supporting Children’s Learning When and How They Need it
Mississippi Children’s Museum is increasing their flexibility in supporting families, from camps to virtual learning to childcare.
Look and Listen: Taking a Chance on New Partnerships
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum is pursuing innovation with an entrepreneurial approach to new partnerships.
Expanding the Earned Income Menu: Camps, Seasonal Fun, Family Play
The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum is strengthening their earned income base by expanding indoor/outdoor programming and offering private playtimes.
Programs Multiply As Reach Expands
MODS is innovating virtual programming to achieve their mission of connecting people to inspiring science.