Kidsplay Children's Museum

Log Number: MA-253574-OMS-23

Kidsplay Children’s Museum will launch the “Hub@KidsPlay”, both a physical space within the museum’s facility and a program initiative intended to foster collaboration among community stakeholders with the goal of preparing children aged 0-8 to thrive. The project will support a full-time hub manager, who will be responsible for hub programming and evaluation, as well as ongoing collaboration with community partners such as the public school system and local social service agencies, cultural organizations, and businesses. A steering committee and focus groups will inform this initiative, which will emphasize service to families that are low-income or Latinx immigrants. The physical hub will consist of a community resource library, program room, and open space for a future family-friendly café counter. As a result of the project, the museum will provide a space for informal learning and serve as a trusted resource that contributes to positive outcomes for children and families in the community.