Jennifer Farrington

Operates a museum for children

The Association of Children's Museums (ACM) is a professional society dedicated to supporting and advocating for children's museums and their professionals. The private company is based in Arlington, VA. ACM defines children's museums as nonprofit educational and cultural institutions focused on serving children through interactive exhibits and programs that stimulate curiosity, learning, and character development. The organization promotes equitable, inclusive, and trauma-informed environments that foster traits such as empathy, creativity, and kindness, emphasizing the role of play in child development. ACM provides resources and initiatives including professional development opportunities, conferences, and programs such as Museums for All, Healing with Play, and the Worldwide Day of Play. Members have access to a products and services directory, an affinity partner program, and a trends data hub with research-based operational data. ACM collaborates with organizations in character education, positive psychology, and child development, and partners with foundations and companies to advance initiatives in STEM learning, diversity, equity, accessibility, inclusion, and environmental resiliency. The association supports networking, advocacy, and innovation within the children's museum community.