Why Alamance?

“I’ve got an idea!”

The famous phrase of Alamance County’s very own Phoebe Harman began the community’s journey to CMAC. Phoebe believed that the children of Alamance County should have their own place to play & learn - she, along with her husband Pat, put a challenge to the community to help make it happen. "Alamance County doesn't know what a gift they are about to give themselves," said Pat Harman of the Hayden-Harman Foundation in 2007.

The Children's Museum of Alamance County began with the vision, generosity and guidance of Phoebe and Pat Harman. From that initial stage and with the support of our board and community leaders, we've been able to provide an educational and interactive museum that serves children from birth to age 10, their families and caregivers by encouraging learning through creative play.

Heritage and Education

Through community grass roots efforts then and now, we strive to offer our visitors an impression of Alamance County's history, people, and culture - from our textile and railroad beginnings, significance in agriculture, the creative arts, literacy and the empowerment this knowledge can provide to our children. Children's Museum of Alamance County is a unique community museum that continues to grow based on the enthusiasms and contributions of our community.