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Monday 9am - 5:30pm Thursday 9am - 7pm Friday 9am - 5:30pm Saturday 9am - 4:30pm Sunday 9am - 4:30pm

Children’s Museum of Franklin

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Children’s Museum of Franklin

An interactive space where kids can discover, imagine & grow through play & exploration.

06/16/2026

⛳️ What a day.

Yesterday, our inaugural Play Fore the Kids Charity Golf Classic brought together an incredible community of supporters, partners, volunteers, and golfers — all united by a shared belief that every child deserves opportunities to learn, play, and grow.

Because of your support, more children and families will have access to the joy, connection, curiosity, and belonging that define Children’s Museum of Franklin.

Did you join us to play yesterday? Tell us about your round!

A special thank you to our sponsors:

🏌️ Presenting Sponsor
Camford Property Group MA Development & Construction Company

⭐ Activation Sponsors
Allegra Allegra Franklin
Jersey Mike’s Jersey Mike's Subs
Live Nation Xfinity Center
Pin Machine

⛳ Hole Sponsors
Ames Financial Services
Berthiuane Family
Chelsea Street Advisors
Franklin Area Moms (FAM) Franklin Area Moms
Franklin Matters Steve Sherlock
G. Cronin and Sons, Inc.
GT Giardino Plumbing & Heating
Highlands Landscape Construction Chris Beauregard
Junk Dunkers Junk Dunkers
Mammoth Medical
OB Hockey OBHockey
PFK O’Connor Davies
Samson Financial
SandPoint Capital
Snow and Jones Snow & Jones | Massachusetts Kitchen & Bath
Teddy Gallagher’s Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub
WBA Woodstock Building Associates

HUGE shoutout to Kayla Nisbet - Logo and Brand Designer, Muralist & Photographer for capturing the day of play!

Thank you for helping us Play Fore the Kids. 💙

06/15/2026

Summer hours start Monday, June 15 and we’re open an extra day each week!

Daily hours: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Closed Tuesdays only 😊

06/14/2026

A big thank you to our Play Fore the Kids Hole Sponsors!

Their support helps Children’s Museum of Franklin continue creating joyful, welcoming spaces where children and families can learn, play, and grow together.

We’re grateful to have you on the course with us. ⛳️💚

06/03/2026

Summer drop-off programs are here! Each of these hands-on experiences run from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Learn more and register at: Childrensmuseumfranklin.org/register

06/01/2026

It’s party time! Celebrate your child’s next birthday at the Museum. Details and booking at Childrensmuseumfranklin.org/parties

05/31/2026

Your support for this nonprofit keeps our doors wide open through access programs, helps us to care for and evolve hands-on exhibits, and builds programming that sparks curiosity.

Support Children’s Museum of Franklin now to help us meet our $15,000 May Match campaign. Link in bio or: Childrensmuseumfranklin.org/donate

05/29/2026

CMF MEMBERS - join us for Family Game Night next Friday, June 5 at 5:00 pm!

This free evening of games, play, food and community is brought to you by our friends at and !

Registration required: Childrensmuseumfranklin.org/game

05/27/2026

“This is my kids’ favorite place on the planet.” 🌎

Comments like this mean everything to us — because behind every joyful visit is something bigger: a community helping create access to play for all children and families.

As a nonprofit organization, your support helps make moments like these possible through:
💛 reduced-rate admission programs
💛 inclusive and sensory-considerate design
💛 community access passes
💛 hands-on exhibits and programming built for all learners
💛 a space where every child feels like they belong

This month, every donation made to Children’s Museum of Franklin is being matched dollar for dollar through our May matching campaign – up to $15,000 (!) – meaning your impact goes twice as far in helping more families discover, imagine, and grow together through play.

Because every child deserves a favorite place on earth.

Support the match at childrensmuseumfranklin.org/donate

05/22/2026

She said “sign me up again” — and honestly, same. 🙋‍♀️⚡

Corinne discovered energy, light, and magnets in SparkLab this spring — and walked away a student scientist. We love that for her.

Learning doesn’t just happen in classrooms. It happens when a child gets to wonder. To experiment. To say “wait — can we do THAT?!” That’s what we’re here for — in SparkLab, on field trips, and in every family program we run.

This May, your donation is matched dollar for dollar. Tap the link in bio to make double the difference.

05/19/2026

“Working at the Museum allows me the opportunity to lean into my love for creative play. The Makers Space is my jam!” — Rachel Plukas, Visitor Experience Associate

Paint splatters. Cardboard inventions. Kids hard at work. Big ideas coming to life.

That’s the magic of making.

At the Museum, creativity is more than an activity — it’s how kiddos build confidence, solve problems, express themselves, and discover what they’re capable of.

As a nonprofit organization, donations from our community help keep the creativity flowing — from art supplies and building materials to the hands-on experiences that invite imagination, experimentation, and creativity each day.

Because every child deserves a place where their ideas matter.

Learn more at childrensmuseumfranklin.org/friend

Address

157 Cottage Street
Franklin, MA
02038

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 4:30pm
Sunday	9am - 4:30pm

Website

http://childrensmuseumfranklin.org/

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