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We need support now more than ever! Would you consider making a recurring monthly gift to keep the learning going?

Contributions from Individual Donors are Critical

Admission and membership fees cover only a fraction of the Children’s Museum of Oswego’s (CMOO) annual operating costs. Generous contributions from individual donors enable us to continue serving the children and families who rely on CMOO as a safe, innovative, and engaging space for purposeful play. Whether through unrestricted operating support or donations directed toward specific initiatives, your support helps us inspire young minds and foster meaningful connections in our community.

CMOO is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt not-for-profit charitable organization.

Support the Children’s Museum of Oswego Through Our Amazon Wishlist!

Looking for a meaningful way to support CMOO? Visit our Amazon Wishlist! Each item on our list has been carefully selected to enhance our exhibits, programs, and activities, helping us create an even more engaging and enriching experience for the children and families we serve.

By purchasing from our wishlist, you’re directly contributing to the growth and success of our museum. Your generosity helps us maintain a vibrant, interactive space where kids can explore, learn, and play.

Every gift, big or small, makes a difference. Thank you for helping us inspire young minds and build a stronger community!

To make a gift by mail*, send a check or money order payable to The Children’s Museum of Oswego to:

The Children’s Museum of Oswego
7 West Bridge Street
Oswego, NY 13126

*Please be sure to include your address and telephone information on your check or letter.

Volunteer

The Children’s Museum of Oswego is looking for volunteers! Please contact the museum at explore@cmoo.org or 315-216-6387 for information on how you can support CMOO by becoming a volunteer!

Endowment Provider

Novelis Strengthens Commitment to Children’s Museum of Oswego (CMOO) with Endowment to Enhance STE(A)M Education

The Children’s Museum of Oswego (CMOO) extends heartfelt thanks to Novelis for their significant endowment in 2024, which has been instrumental in supporting our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) programs. This generous investment strengthens our mission to provide hands-on, exploratory learning for children and families in Oswego and surrounding communities. Through this unwavering commitment, Novelis empowers us to create impactful STEAM experiences that inspire young minds and equip them with the skills to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

Through this partnership, Novelis has not only helped sustain CMOO’s STEM educator position but has also sponsored Summer STEAM Camps and year-round STEAM programming, ensuring that innovative, science-based learning remains accessible to children of all ages.

A History of Impactful Support
Novelis’s ongoing investment has already made a profound difference:

• Over 200 children have participated in our STEAM-based summer programs, gaining hands-on experience in science and technology.
• More than 130,000 visitors have played and learned in the Novelis-sponsored exhibit, which encourages creativity and problem-solving skills.
• The Mobile STEM Lab, also made possible by Novelis, has brought interactive exhibits directly to thousands of students in public schools, fostering curiosity and a love for science.

Looking Ahead

This endowment solidifies Novelis’s role as a crucial supporter of CMOO and the future of STEAM education in our region. With this backing, we will continue to offer enriching programs that empower children to explore and learn through play, while cultivating the next generation of innovators. 

About Novelis

As the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, Novelis is dedicated to sustainability and community engagement. Their investment in CMOO demonstrates their commitment to education and to building a brighter future for children through science and innovation.

THANK YOU!

The support of generous individuals is crucial to our ability to deliver innovative, educational, and accessible programming that fuels the growth of The Children’s Museum of Oswego. Your contribution helps fulfill our mission of transforming communities through creative, child-centered learning and is truly an investment in the children and future of our community.

We would also like to thank the business community, including: