Find Childrens Museums Nonprofits and Charities

  LRB wrote:

Habitot is a wonderful, safe space for toddlers (and parents) from very diverse backgrounds to come together for fun and learning. Unlike other local play centers that are for-profit, Habitot's services are accessible to families with limited resources... more »

  Thomas 51 wrote:

My family and I love the museum. It's a laugh a minute for the kids and us grown ups as well. With so much to do and touch and laugh at. The kids forget all about computer games, TV and all the rest that they play with. We were their for Grossology. Who... more »

  Kasprzak wrote:

Home Based Arts has been part of the Miami Valley area education community and community at large-- giving over 350,000 Learning Activity Books to kids. The books, all written to state proficiency standards are interesting and fun for the kids-- what's... more »

  tina wrote:

My daughter loved this program so much she asked to enroll in it twice! Awesome program, kids are having so much fun they aren't even aware of the magnitude or value of the lessons being taught. I would highly recommend it to any parent or organization... more »

  Amy A.2 wrote:

I was fortunate to be honored by the TLLCCF as one of the 2017 Early Childhood Teachers of the Year. The foundation staff was amazing, they provided an amazing trip to honor childcare teachers and the funds from the grant they provided have enhanced my... more »

  director10 wrote:

I've been volunteering with the Children's Peace Pavilion since it's inception 20 some years ago. They have excellent programming for children and their families to learn peacemaking skills. The children are always excited to do the hands-on activities... more »

  Katja T. wrote:

I found "The Golden Carrot" while being on a mission to save an elderly horse. After making initial contact, they immediately responded with a shout out to their donors, volunteers and the readers of their website to help me save my equine friend. Within... more »

  Lunch Lady wrote:

My son Matthew 8 has a rare seizure disorder called Dravet Syndrome. He has seizures when he gets over heated, over stimulated or just plain hot. It is difficult in the summer when Matthew wants to go outside to play with the other children but he... more »

  ell2 wrote:

Miami Children's Museum is a great place for the entire family to spend the day. Each exhibit is interactive and engaging and every day there is new and fun programming that exposes children to arts, community and culture! more »

  adam1 wrote:

My children absolutely love coming to the museum. My 7-year old daughter can't get enough of the vet area and my 14-year-old son enjoys the "Race is On" area (which teaches concepts of physics, such as momentum, motion and friction.) more »

  mariellis wrote:

My daughter has been dancing with Dancewave for five years now--summers (in the intensive workshop) since she was 11 and ballet just added during the school year. What a fabulous way to take full possession of her talent and growing abilities! The dance... more »

  Mel H. wrote:

Education in Science and Technology are the keys to America's future and that means we have to start with the youngest members of our nation! That's exactly what Sarasota Florida's GWIZ Science Museum does everyday. The Museum is chalk full of "hands... more »

  rebecca2 wrote:

This place is awesome. I think of it as the secret fun place in the Bay Area. There are free games, pinball, and lots of really cool things to look at. I was pretty impressed by Playland. I am currently trying to get a group of friends to go back with... more »

  Mommyof2 wrote:

My daughter LOVES this place!!! As stated in the name, AHA is a great 'hands-on,' educational, learn through play museum. Great for families, aunts, uncles, grandparents and child. Excellent place for Mom Groups to meet! AHA encourages adults to join... more »

  melissa41 wrote:

The Please Touch Museum is a wonderful place where little minds go to explore, learn and play. It is filled with magical experiences. My children spend hours learning while they "food shop", "drive" a real car, "ride" a real bus, learn about levies, canals... more »

  belgian wrote:

Storm's Angels is a hardworking, all volunteer 501c3 organization. The animals reside in foster homes until adopted. Storm's Angel' s helps so many animals who would have otherwise perished in overcrowded shelters, neglectful situations or to the harsh... more »

  BethanyWinston wrote:

My family visits The Children's Museum of the Upstate on a frequent basis, including not just visiting the museum but also attending museum events. I own a website that offers event news and reviews about our area, so we have visited several other museum... more »

  AndyMc wrote:

I recently gave some money to O'Neil Sea Odyssey and picked up some information about the program and was less than pleased about the focus of the group and its agenda. This looks like a PAC with an ostensible program of helping kids learn about the ocean.... more »

  sweet1 wrote:

Our 12 year old son has Down Syndrome and has very limited speech as well as ADHD. We have never been able to really relax on a vacation with him because he is so active. Camp Barnabas was a genuine answer to prayer. After touring the camp, we enrolled... more »

  AnithaC wrote:

I will have to admit my motives, when I first volunteered for UKSF, were purely selfish! As someone new to the bay area I was looking for avenues to meet people- so when someone mentioned they needed a person for a fashion show – I eagerly agreed. On... more »

  Happy Family wrote:

The museum is a wonderful place for young children to engage in stimulating art/science activities and imaginary play exhibits. Busiest in winter when it is snowing. A great community asset that welcomes many families in need - free of charge. more »

  anakolasinski wrote:

The Children's Museum of the Brazos Valley is a must visit site in the Brazos Valley. From the moment you step foot in the new museum building located in the Lake walk area of Bryan (by the Stella Hotel), a staff member will greet you into a fantastic... more »

  kmpagan wrote:

This is a great non profit for the community of Beaver Falls to help the local children and I am really excited to see where the museum is going to go over the next few years! more »

  JulVlahos wrote:

My children love the Museum. My son is crazy about the "train room" and always wants to start our visit there. My daughter can also play in the "train" room -- but she really prefers the boat and fish that are in the same room. It works great for me... more »

  cindiking wrote:

My very young grandsons live in Southern California and we've been to several children's museums with them there. When we go on vacation together, we look for children's museums and visit them. We visited the Sonoma County Children's Museum for the... more »

  elaygee wrote:

This non profit discriminates against Gay and Lesbian families by charging them double the family rate. more »

  MamaShelley wrote:

Oakland's Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA for short) is a wonderful place for children to go to explore their artistic talents, express themselves through creativity, and to develop an appreciation for the arts. I have been taking my own son, now 7, for... more »

  Tanya17 wrote:

Our story begins with a chance encounter with a munckin from the Land of Oz. My daughter Kiara was in a 2nd/3rd grade split class that was selected to act in the Everett High School's rendition of The Wiz. After the first night of applause, she told... more »

  Sosullivan wrote:

My history with the toy library goes back decades...as a child in the 1980s my mom served as a volunteer member and brought me to the toy library to play. She met friends who she is still close with to this day. Fast forward 40 years to when I returned... more »

  niki1 wrote:

The Discovery Museum offers many art and theater experiences throughout the year. On the second weekend of every month they host a Visiting Artist series that engages all ages. The programs vary from poetry to water colors. It is always a unique experience... more »

  Science_Nerd wrote:

Unfortunately, this beautiful museum with incredible potential is "led" by a director who is completely dysfunctional. She has no leadership experience and has questionable budgeting procedures. I fear that this wonderful place will disappear if she remains... more »

  Michelle Pagni wrote:

As both a donor and a prior volunteer, Promises2Kids is close to my heart. Originally founded in 1981 as the grassroots Child Abuse Prevention Foundation of San Diego, this organization continues to be the preeminent organization for preventing and treating... more »

  Dot Mom wrote:

The best place in Boston for families. I bring my 2 children here as much as I can (but they would like to come more than that, I am sure!). Bubbles, the Japan House and Peep are favorites. more »

  Mommy23 wrote:

I have three children ages: 6, 4, and 3. We were looking for something fun to do on our way home and I came across this Children's Museum. I can't say enough positive things about it! I've been to many larger Children's Museums with multiple floors of... more »

  alicia7 wrote:

Recently, Young Arts hosted an opening reception for an exhibit of art by school children. My niece was one of the children whose art was shown. It was such a thrilling event! All the kids turned into little stars when they saw their art on the wall... more »

  johng2 wrote:

I've visited IMAS many times and just love the exhibits and the staff! Special items of interest are Science on a Sphere and the star parties they have from time to time. The city needs a robust and dynamic museum and IMAS fits the bill. more »

  steve7 wrote:

I read early readers to my daughter until she started reading them to me. Great resource for both parents and children. ~Steve Mancuso more »

  katie wrote:

Love this museum! My kids love the toddler room where they can play and learn with water, use the children's slide, play on a firetruck, in a playhouse and with all sorts of puzzles. They also love the third floor of the museum where they can dance... more »

  katie8 wrote:

My son Jack, age 3, loves Pretend City and learns a lot. The staff is FANTASTIC and remembers his name every time. My daughter Lila, age 7 months, loves the Toddler Areas and the Chicks. We all especially love the Art Studio. We are members and highly... more »

  TheAkidianaProject wrote:

This nonprofit organization is truly remarkable. When Children's Museum of Acadiana was contacted regarding the possibility of providing passes for a family of a child celebrating their birthdays at a nearby homeless shelter, they didn't hesitate to offer... more »

  Jonny Imerman CLOZTALK ImermanAngels wrote:

CCM has such an important mission of providing hands-on education and community for kids in Chicago-- the place where kids play and connect!! GREAT org, GREAT team— the CLOZTALK team is honored to call CCM our partner!! CLOZTALK team >>... more »

  kathy-paul wrote:

I have very fond memories of Fairytale Town as I spent a lot of fun times there with my children. I wish i had a similar place to play, explore and imagine where I grew up. more »

  teta wrote:

I'll disclose right from the start that I work at Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. For more than 8 years of my tenure here I've been amazed, delighted and proud of the exhibits and programming that is produced at BMAC. BMAC is not one person's doing,... more »

  BrainSurgeonMom wrote:

I loved "playing scientist" when I was a little girl but hated science class at school. All we seemed to do was listen to our teacher, read aloud from a textbook, and feed her the answers to questions on written tests. When I brought my five-year-old... more »

  smatroso wrote:

Kids Art Museum (KAM) is a new and developing art education organisation in Monterey, CA. We are working on several fundraising campaigns to get the needed capital to lease a building in Monterey and to open the doors of this FREE museum to all and... more »

  caronjuneenigoe wrote:

The Olympia Children's Museum is a great place to take your kids, no matter what the weather is. There is so much to do! I brought my sister and her three young children along with my young teens, and everyone had a blast. There's music to play and dress... more »

  Bonnie_B wrote:

Frying Pan Farm Park is a prime location in the Fairfax County Park Authority system in Northern Virginia. Admission is free. My son and I have been many times throughout the years, enjoying the farm animals, the historic farm life, and the simplicity... more »

  dina1026 wrote:

UCP of Eastern Connecticut is a dynamic organization that successfully promotes independence of individuals with a variety of disabilities in the community. Thanks to the hard work of staff and management of UCP, clients have successfully transitioned... more »

  auntiek wrote:

The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester is a safe and fun learning environment for all, especially children. Many of the families that join have memberships that are supported, or subsidized, through donations - I believe it's over 80%. I have... more »

  Greysmom wrote:

The Staten Island Children's Museum has been a part of my family for generations. My children played, discovered, learned and grew there. Now their children, our grandchildren, are lucky enough to do the same. What a resource in our community. Creative... more »

  Renee38 wrote:

My membership with the Junior League of Sacramento has given me so much more confidence in my leadership abilities. I also have developed a greater sense of the importance of giving back to my community. I keep finding that the more that I give, the... more »

  Martha Graham wrote:

I have been on BCM's board since 1989 - far longer than my involvement with any other nonprofit organization. The reason? BCM, the world's first ever museum created expressly for children, is a touchstone in the world of children's museums. It has... more »

  mjchaparro09 wrote:

As a TV producer I have been able to donate my time and effort to produce videos to portrait the vision of this organization created for the protection of animals. As an animal lover myself, I have witnessed trough the years the progress, growth and development... more »

  CeciliaLi wrote:

wonder works is a nice museum!Children can do many creative things here.It’s a good place for imagination.People working here is very patient and nice!The loose part is really cool!Also,the art room is fantastic.There are a lot of special events here,children... more »

  jmandy wrote:

What a wonderful learning environment for kids! There are many indoor exhibits - painting on glass, building toys, a grain elevator, career exhibits and a magnificent outdoor area that includes tricycles, a stream and pond, a music garden, plus many... more »

  25Silopanna wrote:

This community treasure was started 30 years ago to fill a much-needed gap for families with young children to experience art, music, world cultures, science, history, etc. in a meaningful way. Since then we have served countless children and their accompanying... more »

  zystar wrote:

The all-volunteer, grass roots Founding Board of Directors has done astonishing work! They have completed all due diligence including market study and operations plan, concept design, social and fiscal impact study, fundraising feasibility, and building... more »

  Anita wrote:

The Works is a “hands-on, minds-on” museum that brings science, engineering, and mathematics to life for young people ages 5 to 15. Open to the public since 1995, The Works stimulates its young visitors with unique exhibits and customized,... more »

  childcreativitylab wrote:

Love this place. Not your "push your button" or "pull the rope" type of venue where kids just watch a predetermined action occur and move on to the next exhibit. Open ended experience that fosters critical skills in children. more »

  Hidde wrote:

My children and I love this facility! Always clean, and always something engaging going on. more »

  klmoler77 wrote:

Raven Hill Discovery Center is a hands-on center which connects science, history and art through its exhibits and facilities. There is so much to learn indoors and outdoors. It is fun and educational at the same time! See and hold exotic reptiles and... more »

Happy hollow foundation, (the foundation) is a non-profit california public benefit corporation, founded in 1958, located in kelley... more »

The museum provides exhibits and programs designed to stimulate and promote the curiosity and creativity that lies within each... more »

To create opportunities for inspirational discovery and the joy of life- long learning through interactive experiences in science,... more »

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION more »

Education of children through fun, play-based, interactive, hands-on experiences. more »

Since 1976, Blue Apple Players, Inc. has produced over 35 musicals for young audiences that have provided rich, professional arts... more »

The mission of the children's museum of fond du lac is to support childhood development utilizing innovative exhibits and programs... more »

Foster knowledge and appreciation of world cultures through our collections, exhibits, interactive programs, international youth... more »

To create a living culture around literature that will nourish, empower, and inspire the reading lives of children and adults.... more »

Pacific science center ignites curiosity in every child and fuels a passion for discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking... more »

The organization has liquidated its assets and is no longer providing any services. more »

ArfKids Foundation, Incorporated was formed early in 2000 and provides Service Dogs to disabled children nationwide at no cost.... more »

To serve as an educational resource, complimenting and extending the learning of home and school: encourage a hands on learning... more »

To care for the earth and the people that inhabit it by focusing on sharing the bounty nature provides more »

See organizations primay exempt purpose - schd o more »

To educate and delight children in the company of their parents. more »

Mountain Shadow Academy was founded in 1994, It was founded By Sherry Schnizlein. Sherry has two children with Attention Deficient... more »

Founded in 1954, IFN is a non-religious, non-profit, community-based organization devoted soley to meeting the educational and... more »

The mission of the South County Family Educational and Cultural Center (SCFECC) d/b/a Exploration Discovery Center (EDC) is “To... more »

Establish and maintain a museum for children that will provide an opportunity for children and families to experience learning... more »

To promote the progress of science and innovation through knowledge of the past and present, and to inspire children to use these... more »

Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel, "BEKI," is a caring community of concerned Jews and their families, promoting knowledge and... more »

Health world education, ltd. D/b/a health world southwest is an organization operating to promote the health education of the... more »

When Michelle was battling cystic fibrosis, there were many hidden expenses to deal with. We know that the families of children... more »

PROVIDE IMAGINATIVE, ENTERTAINING AND PARTICAPATORY EXPERIENCES IN THE ARTS,SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES. more »

Homewood Science Center inspires scientific wonder, learning, and pursuit. more »

The children's museum's mission is to bring to life the joy of the world around them. The museum connects children from birth... more »

The mission of hope action care is to be san antonio's affordable housing choice that is committed to providing the best quality... more »

To improve the lives of children by enriching their cognitive, developmental and educational growth through creative free-play... more »

To provide a cultural resource focusing on science and technology for a bread and general audience. more »

Provide support for educational, cultural and environmental projects to preserve the mayan ruins at copan honduras more »

The organization's mission is to create extraordinary learning experiences across the arts, sciences and humanities that have... more »

The Lee Hall Train Station Foundation is an organization dedicated to the relocation, preservation and interpretation of this... more »

Connecting all our communities' children, and those who care for them, to one another and to a life of wonder, imagination and... more »

Activities designed to aid educational and cultural growth. more »

Tulsa air and space museum's mission is preserving oklahoma aerospace heritage to inspire science-based learning through discovery.... more »

The mission of the discovery playhouse is to create fun, creative, and interactive experiences for children and their caregivers... more »

To create an environment that encourages and inspires children and families to explore their world, offering hands-on discovery... more »

The valley children's museum provides opportunities for educational play for children, families and school groups through fun,... more »

Establish a planetarium in austin, texas more »

The mission of the children's museum of manhattan (cmom) is to inspire children and families to learn about themselves and our... more »

The skills foundation exists to create a partnership of parents, schools, businesses, government, and the community to support... more »

CHIME was founded in 1997 as a response to the inadequate and unequal provision of music education in recent years for Washington,... more »

To provide an exciting, inspiring environment where children and their families play, learn, and dream together. C'mon is a brain-building... more »

The Beaumont Music Commission, founded in 1923, by an act of the Beaumont City Council, was created to enrich the lives of the... more »

To spark imagination and foster learning for children of all backgrounds and abilities and to build strong connections within... more »

Acm creates innovative learning experiences for children and families that equip the next generation of creative problem solvers.... more »

The Built Environment Education Project provides educational programs that inspire and empower Americans to create positive change... more »

Raising and educating our children is the most important job a parent can do. Northern Nevada Home Schools provides support and... more »

DuPage Children’s Museum’s mission is to stimulate curiosity, creativity, thinking and problem solving in young children through... more »

The primary directive is to provide art, historic, and scientific exhibits, collections, and education to enrich the appreciation... more »

Childrens education more »

To ignite life-long curiosity, understanding, and respect for nature through education. more »

Music education more »

The mission of Young At Art Children's Museum is to provide hands-on cultural, educational and arts experiences for youth that... more »

Enriching lives and building community through the arts. more »

Provides a hands-on environment that celebrates childhood, inspires learning and encourages self-directed exploration for children.... more »

Museum for children of all ages more »

To engage the minds, muscles and imaginations of children and the grown-ups who care about them. The museum fulfills this mission... more »

The mission of stepping stones museum for children is to broaden and enrich the educational opportunities for children ten and... more »

The museum creates meaningful opportunities for people of all ages to learn, reflect and have fun through hands-on and collections-based... more »

The Children''s Museum of Walla Walla inspires visitors of all ages and cultural backgrounds to learn, explore, and think creatively... more »

The museum's mission is dedicated to motivating children and adults of all backgrounds and abilities toward greater creativity... more »

A fun, safe, and inviting place, kidscommons nurtures exploration, collaboration, and creativity within all children and their... more »

Museum provides educational exhibits for children more »

The Children’s Museum of Memphis inspires children to explore, imagine, and create – growing minds and filling them with endless... more »

To enrich the lives of westford residents including adults, children, and seniors by offering programs and services in the area... more »

The organization is dedicated to providing unique, innovative, and impactful experiences, exhibits and educational programming... more »

Explore and more children's museum provides an environment for creative play and learning through hands-on exhibits, activities... more »

The mission of randall museum friends, incorporated in 1957, is to advocate on behalf of the museum and to raise additional funds... more »

To inspire learning through play in an interactive more »

The virginia discovery museum's mission is to operate a hands-on museum focusing on artistic, recreational, scientific, and educational... more »