Boston Children's Museum

Our dear turtle friends, Frida and Georgia, will be retiring this month and returning home to Rainforest Reptiles.?? The turtles have delighted and captivated Museum visitors and staff for over six years!?? Whether making an appearance for Creature Features, or capturing the attention of visitors from one of the many viewing areas of our tank, they are the source of many questions, exclamations, and moments of wonder. We care greatly for the well-being of Frida and Georgia and are happy that they will be returning to quiet space for their next chapter. Join us in wishing our friends a happy retirement!

Happy Birthday, Mister Rogers! ??Today, on March 20th, we celebrate the legacy of Fred Rogers. He helped us learn about ourselves, others and the world around us. Want to feel a little closer to Mister Rogers' world? His iconic red sweater is on display in Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit at Boston Children’s Museum: https://lnkd.in/epX8ykVG ?? How has Mister Rogers inspired you? Share your favorite memory or lesson below! #HappyBirthdayMisterRogers #KindnessMatters #FredRogersLegacy #BeMyNeighbor

It’s one month to go until the Boston Marathon for our team as they prepare to cross the finish line in the 129th Boston Marathon?! Each one is training for the physical challenge of completing the 26.2 mile race and committed to raising critical funds for our Helping Hands Campaign. On this Day of Giving, meet our team, find out what inspires them, and make a gift today to support them! Make a gift: https://lnkd.in/eEm8GJf5. #bostonmarathon #runwithkidpower #boston128 ??????♂???♀?

Boston Children’s Museum is partnering with Conexion and Boston Children's Hospital to present a 3-part series “Let’s Talk Parenting.” Through insightful discussions and actionable strategies the series will foster meaningful dialogue that empowers parents, caregivers, and professionals seeking culturally relevant and modern parenting approaches. Session 1: “Cultural Perspectives: Latino Parenting” takes place March 27 at noon. Register here for this virtual event: https://lnkd.in/e2F_ka58

Meet Urasenke Boston, the Japanese tea ceremony group of Greater Boston! This Sunday, March 23, join us at Boston Children’s Museum for a special Chado Japanese Tea Ceremony with Urasenke Boston. Learn about Chado (茶道), the Japanese tea ceremony, and experience the concept of Ichigo Ichie (一期一会) - cherish the present, cherish the gathering, and appreciate each other. Chado is a cultural tradition designed to promote harmony and mindfulness through the practice of preparing, serving, and enjoying tea together in a ceremonial way. The history of Chado dates back to the 9th century and is deeply connected with Zen Buddhism. This workshop program is… ?? Open to everyone. Especially, recommended for 5 years old and above ?? A 40-minute program of demonstration and dialogues with Urasenke Boston teacher and students ?? Offered starting at 12:00 pm & 1:30 pm in KidStage (located on the first floor of the Museum) Please Note - No food or drink is provided during this program. This program is offered in collaboration with the Japan Society of Boston and supported by the Pucker family. Learn more about Urasenke Boston at: https://lnkd.in/ervJ-udK

On March 14, President Trump issued an Executive Order that would gut the only federal agency dedicated to supporting American museums, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). For decades, IMLS has supported Boston Children’s Museum and museums and libraries across all 50 states.? ? IMLS funds have supported many new Boston Children’s Museum exhibits, including PlaySpace, Countdown to Kindergarten and You, Me, We, the Museum’s School Readiness initiatives, and essential community programs and resources supporting early childhood education across the globe. All together, the Museum has received over five million dollars of funding from IMLS since 1989, funds that have leveraged millions more through matching grants, and have benefited generations of children and families. ? IMLS makes up only 0.0046% of the overall federal budget to support, while museums, in turn, generate $50 billion dollars in economic benefits to the American economy and support more than 726,000 jobs. American museums receive bi-partisan support, and research shows that 96% of Americans want to maintain or increase federal funding for museums. ? We are asking you to take a few minutes to email and call your members of Congress today to ask them to speak up to the Administration about the importance of IMLS: https://lnkd.in/e8RaueEY It is important that you personalize the template email with your personal story about the impact museums have had on you and your family.? ? You can learn more about the recent Executive Order and facts about museums’ impact on American communities on the American Alliance of Museums website: https://lnkd.in/drtYsme

“You can think about things and make believe. All you have to do is think and they'll grow.” – Fred Rogers Fred Rogers helped us wonder and learn. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, creativity wasn’t just for fun—it was a tool for understanding the world. What’s your favorite childhood memory of make-believe? Let’s celebrate creativity! ? #PowerOfPlay #MisterRogers In Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit, families will work together to solve problems, use their imaginations to transform their surroundings, and play along with Daniel’s singable strategies to learn life’s little lessons. Plan your visit today: https://lnkd.in/epX8ykVG

Light up your creativity in the Art Lab! This month at Boston Children's Museum, visitors can make colorful art using neon colors on dark paper. Place your artwork under a special light for a truly glowing experience! This activity will be offered in the Art Lab from 9am -3:45pm through March 30th.

This weekend - Daniel Tiger is in our Neighborhood! Join us for a special meet and greet with Daniel Tiger on Friday, March 14th and Sunday, March 16th beginning at 10:00am! During your visit, enter the world of Daniel Tiger and friends to explore the Neighborhood in Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit! Plan your visit: https://lnkd.in/epX8ykVG Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit was created by Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in partnership with Fred Rogers Productions. DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD ? 2012 The Fred Rogers Company. All rights reserved. Locally sponsored by PNC Bank.

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