Children’s museums provide children with hands-on, engaging learning experiences that stimulate curiosity and creativity while fostering essential foundational skills. By offering affordable, inclusive spaces for families and communities to connect, these museums contribute to lifelong learning and community well-being through playful learning.
The case for children’s museum can be made when considering the substantial economic impact of children’s museums, as well as their pivotal role of children’s museums in fostering learning, play, and mental health.
The Case for Children’s Museums is an Association of Children’s Museum publication with contributions from the field. It is with appreciation we recognize Hillary Spencer, museum thought leader, consultant, and current Doctoral candidate, and KT Todd, Director of Learning and Research, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.
