Does the community benefit from the presence of a children’s museum?

According to a study completed by the Association of Children’s Museums, children’s museums positively impact children, families and communities.

- Children’s museums help children develop essential foundational skills.
- Children’s museums respect childhood.
- Children’s museums light a creative spark for discovery and lifelong learning.
- Children’s museums are environments where families connect in meaningful ways.
- Children’s museums serve as town squares and build social capital.
- Children’s museums are uniquely positioned to help reverse stigma and discrimination.
- Children’s museums strengthen community resources that educate and care for children.
- Children’s museums contribute to local economies and reduce economic barriers.

Communities in North Carolina with a children’s museum:

Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem
390 South Liberty St, Winston, Salem, NC 22101

Exploration Station
104 N. Chestnut St, Lumberton, NC 28358

Fascinate-U Children’s Museum
P.O. Box 2671, Fayetteville, NC 28302

Greensboro Children’s Museum
220 N. Church St., Greensboro, NC 27401

Iredell Museums-Children’s Museum and Play Space
Signal Hill Mall, Statesville, NC

KidSenses Children’s InterACTIVE Museum
P.O. Box 150, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Kidzu Children’s Museum
105 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC

Marbles Kids Museum
201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC 27601

Port Discover
613 East Main St., Elizabeth City, NC 27909

The Imperial Centre for Arts and Sciences 225 S. Church St., Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Wilmington Children’s Museum
116 Orange Street,, Wilmington, NC 28401

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Do you feel that your children, your family and your community will derive benefits from having a children’s museum in the North Mecklenburg area? What benefits do you foresee?

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