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Job Opening: Museum Director The Museum Director is a part-time position which requires a varied skill set and a creative outlook. It requires both a fun approach to working with children as well as a disciplined approach to managing an organization. Currently, the Director is the only paid employee of the museum. The ideal c... continue reading.

Ongoing Closure As we enter 2021 we are still unable to reopen the museum. This is sad for us as it surely is for those wishing to get out and enjoy our many exhibits. Due to the hands on nature of our museum, we are unable to adequately clean and safeguard the exhibits for public health. Our museum prides itself... continue reading.

SOLD OUT: 2020 Fall Fundraiser: Comfort Food in Uncomfortable Times We have reached the limit of sales that we can provide so meals are no longer available for order. You can still support the museum by making a donation today! Thank you for your support and keep your eye out for our next fundraiser! Come support the Children’s Museum by taking part in o... continue reading.

West Virginia Income Tax Credits Available Now you can help yourself while helping disadvantaged children enjoy the museum!  For The Kids, By George, Childrens's Museum has received a grant from the WV Neighborhood Investment Program to offer tax credits on your West Virginia Income taxes for donations made to the museum. The dona... continue reading.

Thank You to Our “5th Anniversary Celebration” 2019 Sponsors We would like to thank the following sponsors for making our "5th Anniversary Celebration Fundraiser" a success: Engineer Level: Snyder Environmental Services Engineer Level: Jefferson Utilities, Inc. Conductor Level:  Alpha Associates, Inc. Conductor Level:  G... continue reading.

Museum Seeks Board Members For The Kids, By George, Children’s Museum is expanding our Board of Directors to enable us to thrive in the coming years.  Our mission is to provide an interactive and engaging environment that immerses children and families in the history and culture of the Eastern Panhandle of West V... continue reading.

Journey through history: Live Underground Railroad experience educates children - The Journal Originally published in The Journal on Feb. 4 by TABITHA JOHNSTON  MARTINSBURG–For the Kids, By George Children’s Museum hosted a Live Underground Railroad Journey Saturday afternoon. “It’s history that kids can visually see and participate in and be a part... continue reading.

2018 Schedule of “Special Saturdays” Events Announced One of the benefits of having a membership at the For the Kids, by George Children's Museum, is that it includes admission to each of our Special Saturday events. These special events bring in local historians, teachers, and performers to educate and entertain. Purchase your family membership... continue reading.

Thank You to our “Building Steam!” 2017 Event Sponsors We would like to thank the following sponsors for helping make our 4th Annual "Building Steam" event a success. Presenting Sponsor - Snyder Environmental Services Alpha Associates, Inc. Reid's Distributor Blue Ridge Smiles - Dr. John T. Gibson Grove & Dall... continue reading.

Support the Museum by shopping at Amazon! Amazon donates to For The Kids By George Childrens Museum when you shop @AmazonSmile. http://smile.amazon.com/ch/46-2462391 #YouShopAmazonGives.  Now you can support the Museum through your regular purchases at Amazon! AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products,... continue reading.

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