Franklin, MA - The highly anticipated Children’s Museum of Franklin recently celebrated another step toward opening the new interactive education and imagination center with the installation of a special gazebo built by Woodstock Building Associates, based in Franklin, MA and Woodstock, CT. 

Opening to the public this summer at 157 Cottage Street, the Children’s Museum of Franklin will offer exhibit space for children 0–10 years old, programming for elementary and middle school students, volunteer and leadership opportunities for high school students, and internships for college students.  “An integral piece of the museum’s Imaginative Play Downtown, the gazebo offers a gross motor opportunity for our younger visitors,” says Franklin mom and co-Founder of the 501(c)3 non-profit children’s museum, Erin Gallagher. “As the first significant exhibit feature to be installed at Children’s Museum of Franklin, this gazebo truly represented a milestone for this non-profit and the community it will serve. We were thrilled to work with a local organization to create a piece that, as in any downtown, can truly become the heart of this exhibit. WBA went above and beyond with its thought and craftsmanship throughout the process. We are thrilled with the final product!”

Steven Keene, Principal and Team Leader at Woodstock Building Associates said, “We’re proud to contribute to such an interactive and inspiring project for the children of Franklin. Our design and carpentry team truly enjoyed designing, fabricating, and assembling the gazebo. It’s been a joy to see it become part of the museum’s vision.” A father of young children himself, Steve is impressed by the efforts of Erin and co-founder Meg Hagen for the Franklin community and beyond. “WBA is honored to support their mission of creating a welcoming, imaginative space where children can learn, play, and grow.”

At press time, Children’s Museum of Franklin was seeking donors for the final stretch of its fundraising efforts before it could open its doors. In late June, a “Squares for a Cause” fundraiser was launched, posted on the “All about Franklin Mass” Facebook page. To view the available squares, visit https://tinyurl.com/ChildrensMusSquares, and visit the page for further details. To donate directly, visit www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org/donate.