Major updates are in store for the Museum's exhibits and programs. CMH was awarded a $2.5 million grant by Lilly Endowment Inc. to implement new programming that helps families explore character development. CMH is one of 15 children’s museums nationwide being funded through the Lilly Endowment’s Fostering Character Through Children’s Museums initiative, underscoring the Museum’s position as a national leader in advancing children’s learning through family engagement.
This initiative supports the desires of Houston parents and caregivers to foster integrity, collaboration, kindness, critical thinking, autonomy, and respect in their children. Over the next five years, the Museum will bring character-building to life through six dynamic engagement strategies: 1) Exhibits as Curated Spaces for Learning, 2) A Team That Embodies Our Values, 3) Gallery Programs with Depth, 4) Outreach into the Community, 5) Partnerships That Elevate Impact, and 6) Communications That Inspire. Starting in 2025, CMH will refresh six existing galleries to incorporate character-building elements, followed by the launch of five brand-new or fully overhauled exhibits between 2026 and 2028.
“Our goal is simple but powerful: to help families foster character traits which shape thoughtful, compassionate, and curious kids,” said CMH's CEO Rayanne Darensbourg. “This grant from Lilly Endowment enables us to dive deep into creating experiences that inspire growth and learning both in the Museum and at home.”
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Jan 26, 2025
Major updates are in store for the Museum's exhibits and programs. CMH was awarded a $2.5 million grant by Lilly Endowment Inc. to implement new programming that helps families explore character development. CMH is one of 15 children’s museums nationwide being funded through the Lilly Endowment’s Fostering Character Through Children’s Museums initiative, underscoring the Museum’s position as a national leader in advancing children’s learning through family engagement.
This initiative supports the desires of Houston parents and caregivers to foster integrity, collaboration, kindness, critical thinking, autonomy, and respect in their children. Over the next five years, the Museum will bring character-building to life through six dynamic engagement strategies: 1) Exhibits as Curated Spaces for Learning, 2) A Team That Embodies Our Values, 3) Gallery Programs with Depth, 4) Outreach into the Community, 5) Partnerships That Elevate Impact, and 6) Communications That Inspire. Starting in 2025, CMH will refresh six existing galleries to incorporate character-building elements, followed by the launch of five brand-new or fully overhauled exhibits between 2026 and 2028.
“Our goal is simple but powerful: to help families foster character traits which shape thoughtful, compassionate, and curious kids,” said CMH's CEO Rayanne Darensbourg. “This grant from Lilly Endowment enables us to dive deep into creating experiences that inspire growth and learning both in the Museum and at home.”
