Children's Museum of Atlanta

13-year-old author Michaiah Booker will be at the Museum on Sunday to read his book "Noah's Family Farm". 📚🤩📖⁠ Come join us for this special storytime at 1:00 PM followed by a Q&A with Michaiah. ⁠ Michaiah, of @Young Authors Publishing, will share his tips with young aspiring authors on storytelling, getting published, and being a kid author. Tickets: https://bit.ly/3WmvJOj ⁠ ⁠ #readbelieveATL #MSRC #ProudPartner #kids #children #literacy #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #read #toddlers #preschool #kindergarten #elementary #childrensmuseum #Atlanta #ATL

Discover the wonders of Animationland, our latest exhibit that offers families a chance to delve into the intricate world of drawings and animations. Unleash your creativity as you craft captivating narratives through storyboards, master the art of foley to enhance animated clips with sound effects, and fully immerse yourself in the mesmerizing realm of animation. Not only will you be having a blast, but you'll also be nurturing your child's growth and development. Drawing fosters invaluable skills such as fine motor coordination, self-assurance, critical thinking, and much more! ✍🏽🎨🧠 Read the the article below to learn about the wide range of benefits drawing can have on your child's development: https://lnkd.in/gXzwh2Zn #animationland #drawing #art #digitalart #cartoon #anime #animation #storytelling

Calling all golfers! Come together on Monday, August 26 for Tournament for Play with PNC and make a difference in the lives of Atlanta's children! This exclusive tournament sells out every year, but we still have availability — sponsor the tournament or secure your foursome spot today! 🤩 The Tournament for Play raises significant funds for educational exhibits and our community outreach programs with your partnership. These funds will help bring immersive hands-on learning experiences to Atlanta's children. Together we can change the world by sparking every child's imagination, sense of discovery and learning through the power of play. ⚙️⛳️🏌️♂️ 🔗 Register for the tournament today! Visit tournamentforplay.org #Golf #GolfTournament #CharityGolf #PowerofPlay

Special shoutout to our Assistant Director of School and Outreach, Jacqueline S., who was invited to present on a panel at Association of Children's Museums alongside with Karen Kelly, our Director of Exhibits and Education, and Dr. Gary Bingham from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development! They spoke at ACM's Going The Distance! panel about developing virtual learning strategies that work based off of our virtual programs and their research and findings over the past few years.

Every day in our Museum kids ask "what happens if...?," "why?," and "how come?". Then they follow their curiosity to find new joys and new questions. Providing the perfect environment for self-directed exploration is only one of the many ways that museums worldwide contribute to learning. At Children's Museum of Atlanta, we're also passionate about contributing to academic research that could one day improve learning outcomes for Georgia's children. Together with our partners at Georgia State University we're researching virtual learning's impact over time and implementing the latest findings to make storytime more engaging and help kids build their vocabulary in a way that lasts. Student researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology test new exhibits on our museum floor to discover how design can foster curiosity. As they develop and test their designs they find new ways to keep kids curious while expanding the applications of exhibit design, software development, and design thinking. As this year's #InternationalMuseumDay theme reminds us, museums are a hub of research and learning. Every day we're learning something new. What could be more fun? #MuseumTrends #Museums #ChildrensMuseums #LearningThroughPlay #PowerOfPlay #Research

Thank you to all who participated in Imagination Ball, Children's Museum of Atlanta's playful charity ball for grownups. Every dollar raised goes towards making learning through play accessible to all children - breaking down barriers while building up the skills kids need to thrive! This year we raised over $260,000! Since launching Imagination Ball in 2022, the event has raised over $1,000,000 in support of Children's Museum of Atlanta's mission and our work in the community. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Georgia Natural Gas , our Emerald Sponsor, Novelis , and our Diamond Sponsors, CareSource , Publix Super Markets and Kaiser Permanente , for making this event possible. #community #imaginationball #ChildrensMuseumofAtlanta #play #powerofplay

We are so thankful to be a part of the Clark family's story! Thank you The Atlanta Voice / Voice News Network for shining light on autism through telling the story of the Clark's family visit to our Sensory Friendly Playtime! 🤩📰 🔗 Read more about Lauren Clark and the fun they had at our Sensory Friendly Playtime here: https://bit.ly/4bjpj8I 🌟 Sensory Friendly Playtime occurs on select Sunday mornings throughout the year from 9AM - 11AM and includes a sensory-modified setting, limited admission and sound adjustments. The Museum also provides a social story to help prepare for your Museum experience on our website! 🎒Sensory Packs containing headphones, sunglasses, and a selection of sensory toys are available upon request. Simply check one out with a team member when you arrive. These are available on a first come, first-serve basis. 🔗 Want to learn more about our Sensory Friendly Playtimes? Visit https://lnkd.in/gWmCKNr9 #SensoryFriendly #Autism #ChildDevelopment #PlayMatters #PowerOfPlay #AutismAwarenessMonth #AutismAcceptanceMonth #SensoryPlay

For #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we would like to extend a big thank you to all the educators who inspire and teach young minds every day! Your dedication and passion make a difference in helping enrich children’s lives with learning and curiosity. Thank you all, for all that you do in helping children thrive in and outside your classrooms!

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors Honda and PNC and our Supporting Sponsors CareSource and Publix Super Markets Charities for making #FamilyFreeDay possible. With the generous support of our sponsors, we offer free admission to our outreach and other communities several times a year.

Through our Outreach program, we strive to further our reach in the Atlanta community to make play more accessible. We created the perfect play partnership with Our House, Inc and their preschool program to bring engaging and fun lessons filled with STEM, literacy, and more through the power of play. Watch the full video here: