May Match
A child spent an afternoon picking up sticks in his yard to earn $10.
Then, he visited Children’s Museum of Franklin and donated $5 of it to support our mission.
We had the opportunity to share what his generous heart is helping make possible.
As a non-profit organization – built for the community, by the community – gifts like this mean everything to us. Every visit you enjoy, every program in which your child participates, and every exhibit that sparks joy is made possible by people, foundations, and companies who believe deeply in the power of play.
In honor of the Museum’s powerful mission, one of our dedicated Museum members has generously committed a $15,000 matching gift to help advance our work as a non-profit and inspire others to give.
Every donation made this month, at whatever amount feels most meaningful to you, will be doubled in impact – including the $5 from our young friend.
Become a Friend of the Museum
At Children’s Museum of Franklin, everyone who gives is recognized as a Friend of the Museum – because friendship means showing up, investing in one another, and believing that play matters.
When you make a gift, you aren’t simply donating. You are helping to build a place where belonging, joy, connection, curiosity, and respect come to life – for children and grown-ups alike.
What Friends Make Possible
Friends of the Museum power access.
Your support provides play passes for deserving families and neighbors in the communities in which we live – ensuring that every child has the opportunity to discover, imagine, and grow through play and exploration.
Friends of the Museum fuel learning.
Your generosity strengthens family programming and SparkLab – our hands-on, STEM-based program suite that inspires experimentation, creativity, and real-world problem solving.
Friends of the Museum sustain and evolve play.
Your gift maintains the exhibits our visitors love today, while giving us the ability to innovate, expand, and grow for tomorrow’s families.
Your gift of $2,500 or higher will unlock recognition opportunities in the Museum.
Do you work for a company that wants to get involved? Learn more here.
Considering other ways to give, aside from online? Learn more here.