History;

The Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River operated as a museum without walls in 1999. Volunteers carted museum exhibits to community events, working out of cars and vans, but always hoped to find a permanent location. Museum founders leased the Bristol County Superior Court House in 2012, and after making renovations and a soft opening, opened fully in March 2013. Since then, the Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River has grown steadily, grant by grant, sponsor by sponsor, donor by donor, and room by room.
Our target population is children between the ages of 1 and 10 and their families. We recently celebrated our 10th Anniversary and are beginning the phase of upgrading our oldest exhibits in order to support the growing population of patrons.

Mission
The mission of the Children’s Museum is to provide an environment that encourages and inspires a love for the learning process while strengthening family, education, and social bonds. In its unique environment, children actively make connections among ideas, people, and cultures. Encompassing the broad themes of community, family, and creativity, the museum encourages children to define their role in contributing to society at large while supporting every parents’ effort to be the best caregiver possible.