children's museum of atlanta

Creating Play With Purpose

Play isn't just fun—it's fundamental to childhood development.

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3.8 Million+

Museum Visitors

Since we opened in 2003

20,000+

Square Feet to Explore

Spread across our downtown Atlanta home

8,000+

Kids Reached

Every year through our community outreach

34,000+

Annual Free & Reduced Tickets

Making play accessible to every family

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The Power of Play

Why is play essential for childhood development—and how does the Children's Museum of Atlanta help make it possible?

“Play is not just fun—it’s how children learn, grow, and discover who they are. Every moment at our museum is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and create lasting memories.”

Play Philosophy

CMA is more than a museum — we're a nonprofit dedicated to bringing play and learning to every child in Atlanta, including those who might not otherwise have access.

Explore

Our exhibits invite children to investigate the world around them at their own pace, building curiosity and a love of discovery that lasts a lifetime.

Experiment

From science to art to storytelling, every experience at CMA is hands-on. Children learn by doing, testing ideas, and seeing what happens.

Imagine

Play is where creativity is born. Our spaces are designed to spark imaginative thinking and give children the freedom to create without limits.

“Best investment we made this year! Our kids ask to go every weekend, and we don't have to think twice about the cost. Worth every penny.”

Museum Member

Atlanta, GA

community impact

Making an Impact Together

Every child deserves the chance to discover, imagine, and grow through the power of play. CMA reaches beyond our walls to bring that opportunity to families across Atlanta.

Mobile Learning Spaces

Free preschool workshops in partnership with United Way, bringing play-based learning to children not enrolled in traditional preschools.

Family Free Day

Free admission days four times a year so every family — regardless of financial situation — can experience the Museum.

Connected Learning Connected Communities

In-depth outreach across 20+ partner sites supporting literacy and STEAM in under-resourced neighborhoods across Atlanta.

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Our History

Founded in 1988, Children's Museum of Atlanta opened its permanent home in Centennial Olympic Park in 2003. Since then, it has become Atlanta's premier destination for hands-on, exploratory learning for young children — a recognized authority on informal learning and a signature element of Atlanta's cultural landscape.

1988

Children's Museum of Atlanta is founded, with a passionate group of community leaders committed to bringing play-based learning to the children of Atlanta.

2003

After a major community fundraising campaign, the museum opens its permanent home at 275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive — right in the heart of downtown Atlanta.

3.8M+

Total visitors have passed through our doors since opening — families, school groups, and community members creating a lifetime of play-based memories.

Today

We continue to grow as Atlanta's premier destination for hands-on learning, issuing 34,000+ free and reduced tickets annually and reaching 8,000+ kids through community outreach.

the people behind the play

Our People

Heather Balkema

Board Chair · North Highland

Serena Levy

Immediate Past Chair · Southern Company Gas

Dr. Seema Csukas

Secretary · Community Leader

Molly Hinton

Treasurer · EY

Sarah Hess Mackenzie

General Counsel · Alston & Bird LLP

Hannah Basinger

Atlanta Braves

Tia Bohannon

Georgia Power

Lauren Bonapfel

UPS

Stephanie Buzzell

The Home Depot

Fabiola Charles Stokes

Google

David Edwards

PowerA, ACCO Brands Inc.

Jason Esteves

Hudson Cook, LLP

Trisha Hardy

Boys and Girls Clubs of America

Tracie Hawkins-Simpson

Kaiser Permanente

John Jackson

BlackRock

Shamika Lackey

Croud

Dr. Marissa Pace

Emory University

Bharath Parthasarathy

Slalom

Puja Patel Lea

Troutman Pepper Locke

Tracy Reznik

Insight Global

Jared Serwer

Perkins & Will

Chirag Shah

Novelis

Avery Walker

PNC Bank

Dr. Brian Williams

Florida International University

Evelyn Zagami

The Coca-Cola Company

Wonya Lucas

Emeritus · Community Leader

Allan J. Tanenbaum

Emeritus · Taylor Duma LLP

Join The Team

We seek talented individuals with a passion for providing outstanding service to our guests to help us to fulfill our mission of sparking imagination and inspiring discovery and learning for all children through the power of play.

The Museum is committed to equal employment opportunity. Children's Museum of Atlanta will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability or marital status.

Meaningful Work

Every day at Children's Museum of Atlanta is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. You'll be part of a mission-driven team that believes in the transformative power of play.

Competitive Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and free museum membership for you and your family.

Growth & Learning

We invest in our people. From professional development opportunities to cross-department collaboration, there's always room to grow your skills and advance your career.

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