Creating Powerful Playtimes with Horizons for Homeless Children
At Boston Children’s Museum, we are so excited to be partnering with Horizons for Homeless Children to develop and test new ways of bringing the power of play to families…
Category: In the Community
Boston Children’s Museum is very active in the Greater Boston-area. These stories highlight our community partners and the work we do beyond the Museum walls.
The Matilda Effect on Women in STEM
Throughout history, women have made game-changing accomplishments in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. Sadly, due to something called the Matilda Effect, the credit for many groundbreaking discoveries made by women was instead given to a man. In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re highlighting three incredible scientists who deserve some major recognition for their revolutionary work. Hopefully, their stories might inspire young girls today to pursue their interests in STEM.
What To Say When There Are No Words
Museum President and CEO Carole Charnow and Children’s Services of Roxbury President and CEO Sandra M. McCroom offer support to parents and caregivers searching for a way to speak with their children about racism in response to the brutal death of George Floyd.
A Snapshot of Boston Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic
There’s no doubt that these are trying times. For many of us, including me, our patience and faith are being tested and our resilience is wearing thin. I’m fortunate to have a job and be able to work from home. As the Director of Community Engagement for Boston Children’s Museum, I’ve been trying to maintain contact with my community – the nonprofits that work with families daily, the school system, and the families who are also struggling during this time. Here is what I have learned from them about how they are coping during this crisis.
Message in a Milk Bottle: Creating a Geometric Community Garden
This blog post was written by Health and Wellness intern, Lilly Day. She is a graduate student from Wheelock College of Education and Human Development at Boston University pursuing a…
In the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave, the Statue of Liberty Weeps
Posted by Nirav Dagli, Chairman, Board of Trustees and Carole Charnow, President & CEO Boston Children’s Museum Throughout its history, our nation has not only persevered in the face of…
Message in a Milk Bottle Project: Building Community Connections
This blog post was written by Health and Wellness intern, Deanna Gouvia. She is a graduate student from Wheelock College pursuing a degree in Child Life. Every year at Boston…
Tackling Barriers of Inclusivity with Parent Ambassadors
Four years ago my colleagues and I were talking about barriers to visiting the Museum. The Museum is committed to providing playful learning experiences for all families but we know…
The Power of Play 