20 Years
20 Reasons to Give
Please support this year’s
“20 Years, 20 Reason to Give”
campaign in honor of the
20th Anniversary of the Museum
Since 1991 the Children’s Museum in Easton has been one of the most popular destinations for children and families in Southeastern Massachusetts. After 20 years and 600,000 visitors, the Museum continues to grow and thrive. More than 57,000 visitors enjoy our exhibits, programs and events each year.
As the Museum celebrates the milestone of a 20th anniversary, we must strive to achieve the original goals of the Museum: to stimulate curiosity and motivate learning by engaging children, and the grown-ups who care about them, through creative and hands-on play in a safe and accessible community environment. Play is more than just fun
The Museum was established by a group of mothers who wanted a community gathering spot where children could play and learn. They wanted it to be a place filled with real objects and environments, where children could climb and build, and play the part of ship captain, chef, musician, or doctor. They wanted it to be a place to spend time together -- where children chose the activity, set the pace, stretched their bodies and imaginations, and created their own stories.  Twenty years later, play is firmly recognized as essential to the healthy development of children. Through play, children gather valuable information and develop important skills that support their success in life. Playing helps children develop physically, emotionally, mentally and also creates strong bonds between children and their caregivers. The Museum is the place where play is more than fun.
Twenty Years Twenty Reasons to give
As a private non-profit organization, the Children’s Museum relies on contributions from individuals, businesses, and foundations to provide children and the adults who care about them with learning and fun, wrapped up in one special place. Admissions, program fees, and memberships only cover 80% of the Museum’s operating budget. The remaining 20% of the Museum’s income comes from generous gifts from friends like you.
Your donation helps keep favorite exhibits in top-notch condition; our building in good shape; and support hands-on learning opportunities and programs for all children in need of a museum experience.
As a donor, you can add to the development of children's lives and ensure that there are quality educational resources for the children and families that the Museum has the pleasure of serving. Thank you for your support!
Here are some of the plans to make the Museum even more fantastic for kids and families:
Refresh & Revitalize Exhibits
- Create new Rocket Ship exhibit
- Renovate Kids’ Diner
- Create new outdoor Dino-dig and garden area
- Build new water feature in the Wild Place
Increase Access & Remain Affordable
- Provide discounted/free admission to families who need financial assistance
- Partner with social service agencies to better serve the under-served
- Keep admission and program fees low
Restore & Improve Historic Firehouse
- Repaint firehouse inside and out
- Improve entrance for easy access
- Fix gutters and flashing
- Install soundproofing ceiling panels
Your Gift Makes A Difference!
$20 Offers a disadvantaged child an opportunity to visit the Museum and 
participate in a hands-on education program.
$35 Buys flower and vegetable seeds to plant and grow in The Wild Place.
$50 Provides markers, paper and craft supplies in the Art Studio for a month.
$100 Buys 4 gallons of paint to protect and freshen the firehouse exterior.
$250 Supports the ‘Kids Diner’ exhibit and ‘Kids
Cook!’ program where kids learn how to make healthy meals.
$500 Improves our outdoor walkways, entryways, and lighting so visitors can take steps with ease.
$1,000 Helps build new rocket ship exhibit where kids will ‘take-off’ with math and science learning.
$1,991 Honors the year of the Museum’s founding in 1991 and includes gifts of $1,991 and above. These funds are dedicated to the ‘Museum Building Fund’ which supports making repairs to our beloved 100-year-old firehouse. Donors to the Fund will receive special acknowledgment.
Ways to Give . . .
Please mail your generous tax-deductible donation to:
The Children's Museum in Easton
P.O. Box 417
North Easton, MA 02356
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Or, make a tax-deductible donation online:
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THANK YOU! With your contribution, you help us to inspire a life-long
love of learning in children and families. Every donation matters!
Other Ways to Help . . .
• Volunteer your time or talents or build your resume by completing an Internship.
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