Heal with Hope: Bring Joy to Northern Israel's Children

For a child in the Galilee, the last few years have been defined by disruption; first a pandemic, then the constant fear of rockets and sirens. The childhood they deserve, filled with safe play and joyful discovery, has been interrupted. We believe every child deserves a space where they can simply be a kid, laugh, create, and heal.

But we refused to wait. We launched Wonder Wheels, our mobile museum unit, to bring that healing space directly to them. We travel to communities across the North, transforming any room into a vibrant hub of hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) activities, imaginative play, and trauma-informed care. We are also heading towards a permanent building!

We’re building more than a museum—we’re building a future for these children.

The impact is real and immediate. The hands-on activities provide lasting mental health benefits, helping children rebuild confidence and curiosity long after each visit

“I prepared a 'calming bag' with a child who was afraid of the dark and monsters. He was so happy, he told me, 'Now I will be able to fall asleep at night.'”

— A Wonder Wheels Staff Member

“The program was an outstanding success. It was an enriching and enjoyable event for everyone involved.”
— Ilan, a Kindergarten Principal

This is the power of your support. You're not just funding activities; you're providing a critical lifeline for mental well-being and a restored sense of normalcy.

And right now, your impact can be twice as powerful.

Your Gift is DOUBLED!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of Drs. Drew and Mary Ellen Weissman, every dollar you give before December 31st will be matched, dollar-for-dollar.

This means your gift will go twice as far to bring healing and hope to thousands of children in the coming year.

$18 - Give one child a hands-on day of creativity and a take-home project.
$90 - Stock the art & science station for budding inventors.
$1,200 - Enable specialized equipment upgrades for accessible learning.

This is our moment. The war may have ended, but the healing must continue. With your help, we can ensure that Wonder Wheels reaches every child who needs it, providing joyful memories today while we continue our parallel mission to build a permanent home for the Children's Museum of the Galilee.

Donate now. Double your impact. Help a child heal.

Blueprint for Wonder

By Friends of the Children's Museum of the Galilee

Blueprint for Wonder

We’re building more than a museum—we’re building a future for these children

Team Members