"The students at Tri County have been hard at work on some incredible and massive car ramps for the museum these last few months. We can’t think of a better place for their debut than at our next pop-up location, Vendetti Motors!
Additionally, we are thrilled to offer our first sensory-friendly hour. Register online at childrensmuseumfranklin.org/register"
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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Children's Museum of Franklin rolls their Mobile museum into Vendetti Motors - Sunday, May 5
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Are you going to the Next Mobile Children's Museum: Sunday, April 21 at Annie Sullivan Middle School?
Are you going to the Next Mobile Children's Museum: Sunday, April 21 at Annie Sullivan Middle School? |
Friday, April 12, 2024
Great Night @ The Museum Gala (photo essay)
The Dean College vocal ensemble provided some musical entertainment |
THE BLACK BOX served the mobile museum and gala purpose delightfully. Space was allocated for tables for guest to eat, drink and converse. There was a delicious spread of food from 3 Restaurant Catering, accompanied by desserts from Birchwood Cafe & Bakery. A few of the mobile creative play stations were set up for the adults to try out.
The table centerpieces were in the fancy and playful theme. My grandson would have been playing with the magna tiles all night had he been there |
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Franklin Cultural District: Museum Gala, blues concert, silent movie, vacation week events & more as #artshappenhere
Wednesday, April 10
1:00pm Senior Scribblers
Thursday, April 11
7:00pm Night at the Museum Gala
Friday, April 12
10:00am Knitting Group
1:00pm Animals in the Spring
7:30pm James Montgomery Band with the Daybreakers
Saturday, April 13
10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:30am Animal Affair
2:00pm Holi Celebration
3:00pm April Fool’s Concert
6:00pm Silent Saturdays: "Metropolis"
Sunday, April 14
1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:15pm Second Sunday Speaker
2:00pm Eid Celebration
Monday, April 15 - Tax Day/Marathon Monday/Patriots Day
Tuesday, April 16
10:30am Toe Jam Puppet Band!
6:00pm Table Top
7:00pm Trivia Night
7:30pm Voice of Franklin, part of Toastmasters International
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The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here! |
"Lean In Girls" starts April 22 - Learn more and register today!
"Here at Children's Museum of Franklin, we're passionate about the importance of empowering girls.
The Lean In Girls curriculum, a subset of Sheryl Sandberg's original Lean In program, was established in 2023 as a “leadership program that helps girls see themselves as leaders in a world that often tells them they’re not.”
Over the course of the program, through strength-building activities and discussion, participants will learn resilience, confidence, and inclusivity.
This is a free program!"
"Lean In Girls" starts April 22 - Learn more and register today! |
Monday, April 8, 2024
Children’s Museum of Franklin Gala is happening Thursday, April 11 at THE BLACK BOX. Will you be there?
- Donate to the Children's Museum of Franklin. Donations of every amount add up and will be what opens our doors full-time!
- Spread the word. Encourage your friends, family and neighbors to attend the Gala or to donate to this cause.
- Bid on amazing packages in our Online Silent Auction. The auction runs through April 11.
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Children’s Museum of Franklin 2 mobile museum time slots for Apr 21
Children’s Museum of Franklin |
Tickets are required for all adults and children over 12 months old.
Where: Annie Sullivan Middle School Gym, 500 Lincoln Street, Franklin MA
Register -> https://www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org/register
Children’s Museum of Franklin is a non-profit organization. Admission, which includes processing fees, covers only a portion of the costs to bring The Museum to the community. We appreciate your enthusiasm and support as we work to grow.
Children under 12 months old are free.
Children’s Museum of Franklin is committed to being an accessible organization for all families. Please contact Meg at meg@childrensmuseumfranklin.org for more information.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Big things happening at the Children's Museum of Franklin
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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Children's Museum schedules to hold their Indoor Mobile Museum March 5 & March 16 at the Franklin Public Library
Children's Museum schedules to hold their Indoor Mobile Museum March 5 & March 16 at the Franklin Public Library |
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Enjoy the fund raising for the Children’s Museum of Franklin Benefit Gala on April 11
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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Save the Date! Children’s Museum of Franklin Gala - April 11 at THE BLACK BOX
Save the Date! Children’s Museum of Franklin Gala - April 11 at THE BLACK BOX |
Friday, January 26, 2024
Children's Museum of Franklin finds pop-up JOY!
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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Pre-registration is recommended for the Children's Museum Franklin pop up on Sunday, Jan 21 at the Elks
Visit childrensmuseumfranklin.org/register to streamline check-in to Mobile Museum events!
First pop-up coming this Sunday, Jan 21!
Pre-registration is recommended |
Sunday, January 14, 2024
The Children’s Museum of Franklin to start with pop ups (audio)
FM #1136 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1136 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with the founders of the forthcoming Children’s Museum of Franklin; Meg Hagen and Erin Gallagher.
Meg and Erin fill us in on their Franklin story, the idea for the museum, starting as a pop up or mobile museum for now to help build interest and community excitement.
There are opportunities to help volunteer and contribute in other ways as well as financially. The show notes contain links to their web page with their pop up schedule and contact and contribution forms.
Let’s listen to my conversation with Meg and Erin
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1136-childrens-museum-franklin-starts-with-popups-01-10-24--------------
Franklin Children’s Museum -> https://www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org/
Events -> https://www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org/events
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