Capital Campaign
![Play It Forward Capital Campaign Logo](/themes/custom/cmoe2018/assets/images/capital_campaign/play_it_forward_logo.webp)
The Play it Forward Campaign will fund the renovation and expansion of near 8,000 sq. ft. of exhibits, including a mobile museum and an outdoor exhibit for children ages two to twelve.
make a giftWith a successful campaign, we will:
- Increase visitors and members by providing extraordinary learning through play STEAM experiences.
- Contribute to the further revitalization and desirability of our region as a place of choice to do business, work, live, and visit.
- Continue to increase our visibility by more broadly communicating the role the Museum plays in child development.
- Deepen our community connections as a hub where children and their families from diverse backgrounds engage with each other!
Play is necessary for the development of young children and cMoe is honored to partner with the community to help serve this need.
play it forward
Be a part of the growth downtown and share a gift to the Capital Campaign!
Partner in Play
$2,500
Play Professional
$1,000
Play Pal
$500
Other
$
![Pink Background](/themes/custom/cmoe2018/assets/images/capital_campaign/pink-background-desktop.png)
![Pink Background](/themes/custom/cmoe2018/assets/images/capital_campaign/pink-background-mobile.png)
fundraising efforts
![](/themes/custom/cmoe2018/assets/images/capital_campaign/meter-desktop-off.png)
![](/themes/custom/cmoe2018/assets/images/capital_campaign/meter-mobile-off.png)
Funds Raised: $5.1 Million
Goal: $6.5 Million
![Illustration drawing of a proposed Tot Work Zone](/themes/custom/cmoe2018/assets/images/capital_campaign/CMOE 2021 Master Plan Hi Res.webp)
![Illustration drawing of a proposed Medical Center](/themes/custom/cmoe2018/assets/images/capital_campaign/CMOE 2021 Master Plan Hi Res2.webp)
![Illustration drawing of a proposed new theater area and experience](/themes/custom/cmoe2018/assets/images/capital_campaign/CMOE 2021 Master Plan Hi Res3.webp)
![Illustration drawing of a proposed new play center](/themes/custom/cmoe2018/assets/images/capital_campaign/CMOE 2021 Master Plan Hi Res4.webp)
![Illustration drawing of a proposed interaction water exhibit](/themes/custom/cmoe2018/assets/images/capital_campaign/CMOE 2021 Master Plan Hi Res5.webp)
![Illustration drawing of a proposed new Harvest Festival event](/themes/custom/cmoe2018/assets/images/capital_campaign/CMOE 2021 Master Plan Hi Res6.webp)
![Illustration drawing of a proposed new auto and design center](/themes/custom/cmoe2018/assets/images/capital_campaign/CMOE 2021 Master Plan Hi Res7.webp)
![Illustration drawing of a proposed new outdoor area](/themes/custom/cmoe2018/assets/images/capital_campaign/CMOE 2021 Master Plan Hi Res8.webp)
![Illustration drawing of a proposed new interactive skyscraper exhibit](/themes/custom/cmoe2018/assets/images/capital_campaign/CMOE 2021 Master Plan Hi Res9.webp)
![Illustration drawing of a proposed interactive recycling exhibit](/themes/custom/cmoe2018/assets/images/capital_campaign/CMOE 2021 Master Plan Hi Res10.webp)
![Illustration drawing of a proposed interactive play area](/themes/custom/cmoe2018/assets/images/capital_campaign/CMOE 2021 Master Plan Hi Res11.webp)
![Illustration drawing of a proposed redesign of the outside building with dinosaurs on top](/themes/custom/cmoe2018/assets/images/capital_campaign/CMOE 2021 Master Plan Hi Res12.webp)
![Illustration drawing of a proposed new rooftop play area experience](/themes/custom/cmoe2018/assets/images/capital_campaign/CMOE 2021 Master Plan Hi Res13.webp)
![Illustration drawing of a proposed rooftop lookout area](/themes/custom/cmoe2018/assets/images/capital_campaign/CMOE 2021 Master Plan Hi Res14.webp)
![Illustration drawing of a proposed new outside area with a greenhouse](/themes/custom/cmoe2018/assets/images/capital_campaign/CMOE 2021 Master Plan Hi Res15.webp)
![Blue Dotted Background](/themes/custom/cmoe2018/assets/images/capital_campaign/blue-dotted-background.png)
play it forward lead donors
![Foch Foundation Logo](/themes/custom/cmoe2018/assets/images/capital_campaign/Koch-Foundation-Logo.webp)
![READI Logo](/themes/custom/cmoe2018/assets/images/capital_campaign/READI-logo.webp)
Lilly Endowment Inc.
special thanks to our campaign cabinet!
Brian & Sara Hicks, Chairs
Johnathan & Patricia Weinzapfel, Honorary Chairs
Wolfi Roehrborn
Bill Bussing
Will Cartwright
Josh Gilberg
Kendra Hatfield
Kate Hawkins
Trish Neidig
David Walsh