How you can help:

• Pledge your support​ 
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Pledging is a written commitment that your donation will be made once construction starts Help us show the commitment of our community to bringing a children’s museum to Nashville. 

​    Impact of your gift:​

• Purchase Property
• Architectural Renderings​

How will MCCM Impact Nashville?

Every child should have a safe and inclusive environment to play and learn. Play is essential for the optimal development of all children. It is foundational to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and youth. A successful children’s museum will foster a culture that values play as a vital part of early learning, drive tourism and provide essential early childhood development resources for ALL children of our growing community.

Social Impact

• The children’s museum will serve as a community hub, bringing together families of every socio-economic status.
• It will expand awareness of the rich diversity of cultures. 
• It will provide accessible learning experiences to all children—especially underrepresented groups—to broaden their exposure to the world around them.
• The museum will incorporate features for children with visual and hearing impairments, autism, and other physical and learning differences.

Economic Impact

• ​As cultural attractions, children’s museums have a positive impact on the local economy by bringing visitors into the area.
• VisitMusicCity.com states the average visitor will spend $286.00 per day.  The museum would bring $75,920,000 if 120,000 visitors stay only one night.  
• ​A Children’s Museum in a metropolitan area of comparable size—received over 1.3 million visitors in 2019, with revenue of $40 Million, logged roughly 100,000 volunteer hours and employed over 400. It is the largest tourist attraction in their state, contributing roughly $150 Million per annum to the area economy. 

Educational Impact

• 90% of a Child’s Brain is Developed in the First Five Years
• Early experiences matter because they provide the foundation for the brain's development and shape the child's future growth and learning capacities that promote well-being throughout their lifespan.
• A stimulating environment is critical for children to develop and that is where the children's museum plays a role in the development that lays the foundation. 
• MCCM will serve as a partner and resource for schools, community centers, and visitors. ​

​Music City Children's Museum Including Every Family

Opening with free admission in the Museums for All initiative, the Music City Children's Museum will underscore its mission to be an inclusive place for all children and families of our city. Museums for All is an initiative to ensure that every family with an EBT card can access a high-quality museum experience. Instead of free or reduced admission on specific days or months during the year, Museums for All members offer free admission whenever the museum is open. 

​What do you envision for the Music City Children's Museum?

​Use the QR code or the Share button  to tell us your family's favorites!

• Musical Play with Sound Studio
• Water play on a Cumberland River Replica with barges
• Interactive Car Exhibit
• Grocery Store, Fire Stations, Medical Center.

​ Pease use the link or QR code to emphasize your favorite or add more!

Dr. Kris Neal
 Director of Vanderbilt’s Learning and Design M.Ed. program

The Need For a Children's Museum

 Holistic Development of Children

Predictor of Success

A Community Hub