Children’s Museum of Atlanta debuts United Nations of Play fundraiser

Family-friendly event transports guests on an international adventure

ATLANTA (October 24, 2018) – Children’s Museum of Atlanta invites families to take off on a cultural exploration around the world during United Nations of Play! Jetting off on Saturday, June 1, 2019, the event serves as a culmination of the Museum’s Celebrate program series, and allows guests to explore international cultures through art, food, music, dance and immersive country exhibitions. Highlighted countries for the inaugural event will include Egypt, France, India, Japan, Mexico, Peru and Senegal.

United Nations of Play will include a worldly lineup of fun activities, such as talent performances representing various countries’ heritages, a “Buford Highway” mini-tasting and artisan marketplace, an International Airport Terminal featuring hands-on STEM activities highlighting aviation science and careers and much more. Families can also purchase access to an Early Boarding VIP Experience to enjoy smaller crowds, exclusive performances and a first look at all of the activities.

“Because Atlanta is such a diverse city, we seek opportunities to celebrate and introduce international holidays and cultures by incorporating them into our programming,” said Jane Turner, executive director of Children’s Museum of Atlanta. “Through the introduction of United Nations of Play, we hope to continue to educate families about other cultures’ values and traditions with a message of inclusivity and the importance of global citizenry, while benefiting our diverse community.”

All proceeds from United Nations of Play will support Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s early childhood educational programming and community outreach that touches the lives of more than 220,000 children and families annually. Serving the children, families and schools in Atlanta and throughout Georgia, the Museum has welcomed more than 2.7 million visitors since opening in 2003.

Under the foundation that meaningful play provides the essential foundation for life-long learning, Children’s Museum of Atlanta features hands-on exhibits designed to spark imagination and inspire discovery. By engaging children through the power of play, these exhibits introduce young learners to core educational concepts, laying the groundwork that will help children succeed in school and ultimately in the global economy.

Sponsorship opportunities are available now! Sponsor levels range from $250 - $5,000. Individual tickets, including a family four-pack with Early Boarding Access, will be available in the spring. For more information about United Nations of Play, visit childrensmuseumatlanta.org or call Lauren Baker at 404.507.7223 for information regarding sponsorships. The Museum will be closed to the public on Saturday, June 1, 2019. 

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About Children's Museum of Atlanta

About Children’s Museum of Atlanta:

Children’s Museum of Atlanta is the only educational venue of its kind in Atlanta, presenting educational programs and exhibits designed for young children ages 0-8. The mission of Children's Museum of Atlanta is to change the world by sparking every child's imagination, sense of discovery and learning through the power of play. With learning zones consisting of bright, creative and hands-on exhibits, the Museum supports inventive play-based exploration and experiential learning focused on the whole child. Core competencies for literacy, math and science are promoted throughout all exhibits and programming in alignment with the state and national Core Performance Standards. Funding has been provided by Georgia Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. For more information, please visit www.GeorgiaHumanities.org. Major support is provided by the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs and major funding is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. Children’s Museum of Atlanta also offers memberships. For more information or to support Children's Museum of Atlanta, visit childrensmuseumatlanta.org or call 404.659.KIDS [5437].

Museum Admission: Online ticketing only is available at this time. Phone booking is available with ample notice and will be booked via online reservation. Members must pre-book and will be able to redeem their $5 voucher online. Babies 11 months and younger and members are admitted for free and must reserve their free ticket online prior to arriving at the Museum. All daily programs are included in price of admission. For more information regarding ticket and membership options, visit childrensmuseumatlanta.org

Museum Hours: The Museum will operate in 2 three-hour sessions with one-hour cleaning between sessions. The hours are 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Please check the Museum website to confirm hours of operation. 

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