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ACM is an indispensable resource for children’s museums around the world!

Begun in 1962, the Association of Children’s Museums is an international professional organization representing and advocating for its member institutions and is a resource for all levels of a member institution’s staff. ACM’s roster includes more than 500 members, representing a total of 30 countries, of which more than 340 are museum members. Membership also is open to universities, companies, consultants, students, and individuals.

11/06/2026

How is your children's museum celebrating America's 250th anniversary?

ACM wants to help share your plans with families, educators, and museum professionals nationwide! Whether you're hosting a special event on July 4, planning a weekend celebration, or featuring a year-long exhibit, we want to hear about it.

Submit your plans to be included in ACM's special America 250 directory on the Find A Children's Museum website. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdk_I8Wmxd_Q34yyfmoFdTSMO1Z910oAcdQkXIOGCC57Zoqng/viewform

Have a great photo of your museum celebrating America's story? Send it to [email protected] for a chance to be featured on ACM's social media and website.

09/06/2026

June ACM Hangouts by Job Function are almost here!

Join fellow children's museum professionals for informal, role-based conversations designed to foster connection, collaboration, and idea-sharing across the field.

Access details are available in the ACM Member Resources Community on Groupsite. Need help joining? Email, [email protected]

04/06/2026

Advocacy isn't just about securing funding—it's about helping decision-makers understand the vital role children's museums play in their communities.

Join ACM on June 10 at 4:00 p.m. ET for a free advocacy webinar!

You'll learn practical strategies for building relationships with elected officials, engaging district offices, and creating meaningful opportunities for policymakers to experience your museum's impact firsthand. We'll also hear a successful statewide advocacy case study from the children's museum field.

Whether you're new to advocacy or looking to strengthen your efforts, this session will provide actionable ideas to help you build support for your museum and the communities you serve.

Register today: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1elRL1qYS3KOpgn0MagOtw #/registration

29/05/2026

Some events leave a lasting impression, and was definitely one of them✨

While we'd love to relive it all, we're grateful for the memories—and already looking forward to what's next.

The countdown to next year starts now. 💙

26/05/2026

Advocacy is essential to your museum’s public role—and strong coalitions make advocacy even more effective.

Join ACM and Association of Science and Technology Centers on Thursday, June 4, at 2:00 p.m. ET for a workshop on coalition building at the state and local level. This interactive session will explore practical strategies for building partnerships, expanding your policy reach, and strengthening your community impact.

Whether you’re starting new collaborations or deepening existing relationships, this workshop will provide actionable frameworks and peer conversation to support your advocacy work year-round.

Register today: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/9_sQ1xr8R9S2Mxe7VC6ZKA #/registration

21/05/2026

🎉 Registration is open for the 2026 Our World: Worldwide Day of Play!

Join museums and communities around the globe on September 26, 2026, for a day dedicated to joyful learning through play. 🌎🧩

ACM and Nickelodeon are also offering a limited number of $600 stipends to help ACM and Museums for All member museums host Day of Play events. Priority will be given to organizations with operating budgets under $1M and those serving underserved communities.

Funding is limited and available first come, first served — start planning today!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvTgltYv46mALrxSYlUiVPrRHqHj12cro28LjvVWcCvysWag/viewform

18/05/2026

The IA26 MarketPlace brought together incredible sponsors, exhibitors, and partners from across the children’s museum field ✨

From innovative resources to meaningful conversations, this space was full of ideas and collaboration.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the IA26 MarketPlace such a memorable part of InterActivity 2026 💙

13/05/2026

Applications close TOMORROW!

Children’s museums with annual operating budgets of $1 million or less are encouraged to apply for ACM’s Math Literacy cohort program. Selected museums will collaborate with peers, ACM, and advisors to develop engaging programs and experiences that build math confidence and numeracy skills for children and caregivers.

Participating museums will receive a $15,000 stipend.
Program runs July 2026 – August 2028.

Learn more and apply by May 14:
🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/95QWJYK

12/05/2026

ACM Hangouts by job function are back!

Join us TODAY at 4 p.m. ET as we gather with Exhibits & Facilities Management museum members from across the country!

Access information can be found in the ACM Member Resources Community on Groupsite. If you haven’t joined the ACM Groupsite, email [email protected]!

07/05/2026

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Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00

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http://www.ChildrensMuseums.org/

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