Helena / Montana / United States
CommunityWorks, Inc a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) Montana corporation founded in 2000, is the organization that developed the ExplorationWorks museum. ExplorationWorks is an Assumed Business Name ( ABN ) of CommunityWorks, Inc. CommunityWorks, Inc was founded to create a community informal learning center and gathering place. Founders sought to develop a facility that could provide innovative, hands on educational opportunities, working in partnership with public schools and that could be available for students of all ages and from varied backgrounds. Many models were explored: childrens museums, community centers, and science centers. Through early years of learning and exploration, the science center model was determined to best fit the mission and target audience of CommunityWorks programs and goals. The science center model provided a marketable package for the goals and mission of the organization, and many models around the world as well as a national association to provide resources. CommunityWorks, Inc./ExplorationWorks has been a member of the Association of Science and Technology Centers ( ASTC ) since 2002, and staff, board members and volunteers have attended annual ASTC conferences and other trainings since that time.CommunityWorks builds community, seeking new solutions to old problems and collaborating for strength. CommunityWorks fosters a healthy, peaceful, vibrant community grounded in educational excellence, authenticity and richness of relationships, respect and celebration of diversity.
