ANNUAL GALA
You are cordially invited to attend the 23rd Annual Gala to benefit the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge on Friday, November 22 from 6:00-9:00 pm. Support the Children’s Museum and enjoy an evening of entertainment, delicious food, and lively auctions!
Our evening will feature…
- Emcee Heather Haley, WVLT-TV Chief Meteorologist
- Naturalist Stephen Lyn Bales speaking on The Wonder of Hummingbirds
- Presentation of the Selma Shapiro Friend of the Child Award to Barry Stephenson
- Silent auction with many unique items
- Live auction with Bear Stephenson
- Dinner from Birdwell Catering
Tickets are $125 each or $800 for a table of eight (a savings of $200!), on sale here.
Follow our Gala updates on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn (@cmoroakridge), including previews of our amazing auction items!
Sponsorships are still available and include Gala tickets. For information about sponsorships click here.
REGISTER NOW FOR FALL CAMP
Announcing two great weeks of fall camp – perfect for busy families!
September 30 – October 4
October 7 – 11
For Children in Grades K – 3
Morning, Afternoon, or All Day
See our camp page for sessions, fees, and registration details.
FY25 TAC GRANTS ANNOUNCED
The Children’s Museum has received two competitive grants from the Tennessee Arts Commission (TAC) effective July 1: an Arts Education Community grant for $900 that will support an art camp for at-risk children, and a Partnership Support grant of $24,000 for operating support. About 80% of TAC’s grant funding comes from the Tennessee Specialty License Plate program. You can purchase a specialty plate at any time. Learn more here.
Support the Arts in Tennessee
Did you know that over 70% of TAC grants are funded with proceeds from the Specialty License Plate Program? Purchasing a Specialty License Plate is an easy way to support the arts in Tennessee.
Shop & Support CMOR
Help raise funds for CMOR by doing your regular shopping. Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge is a partner of Kroger Community Rewards. Signing up is an easy way to support the museum.
Charlie’s Calendar Sign Up
Would you like to receive news and other information about CMOR by e-mail? Please sign up with your e-mail address here for Charlie’s Calendar, a look about what’s happening at CMOR this month AND next!