About Us: Mission, Vision & History

Vision
Nurturing children’s imaginations, creativity and love of reading by bringing stories to life.

Brief History
The Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem was conceived by the Junior League of Winston-Salem as its 75th anniversary gift to the community. The Museum — now a separate 501 (c) (3) nonprofit — opened its doors on November 20, 2004, following a successful capital campaign.

The Museum is comprised of 26,000 square feet of exhibit space, common areas, offices (for both the Museum and for the Junior League of Winston-Salem) and the Whistlestop Toy Station.

The Museum depends upon earned (admissions, field trips and groups, facility rentals) and contributed (annual gala, annual fundraising luncheon, corporate, individual and grants) income for its annual operations. The Museum has a board of directors as well as a community advisory board.



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The Children's Museum
of Winston-Salem creates a compelling destination for our community to play and learn by experiencing literature, storytelling and the arts.
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