StillWonder Secured Permanent Stillwater Museum Site

The organization has identified a downtown location and reached a major fundraising milestone.

Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Philanthropy

Bold vector editorial illustration of a colorful wooden house-shaped building block, representing the new community space for educational play. — The non-profit organization StillWonder has secured a permanent downtown site for its children's museum in Stillwater, marking a major milestone in its three-year expansion. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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StillWonder has officially secured a permanent home for its children's museum at 615 South Main Street in downtown Stillwater. The nonprofit is moving toward a full opening after three years of operating through pop-ups and community programs.

Why it matters

The new site fulfills the organization's goal of providing a year-round space where families can gather for educational and creative play. This transition marks a significant expansion from temporary pop-up events to a fixed community resource.

The Build Wonder Campaign has successfully raised over $1 million in commitments toward a $3 million goal. The organization previously sustained its programming through three years of pop-up operations.

The players

StillWonder

This nonprofit organization focuses on providing interactive learning and creative spaces for children and their families.

The details

The museum will be headquartered at 615 South Main Street, serving as a permanent anchor for the organization's programs. Having operated without a dedicated facility since its 2023 launch, the group is now focusing on the next phase of its capital campaign to reach its funding target.

StillWonder launched its operations in 2023.
The fundraising campaign goal is set for December 31, 2026.
The museum is currently scheduled to open in summer 2027.

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Market Landscape

StillWonder's transition from pop-ups to a permanent location follows a broader trend where mobile-first nonprofits scale into permanent community institutions to provide year-round engagement. This move allows the organization to solidify its footprint in the local nonprofit market against other family-oriented recreation providers.

Local families will gain access to a dedicated year-round facility for learning and play upon the project's completion. The continued fundraising efforts may invite local donors and stakeholders to contribute to the facility's development.

The takeaway

The move to a permanent downtown space represents a major shift toward long-term community stability for StillWonder. Supporters looking to contribute can monitor the progress of the Build Wonder Campaign as the organization approaches its 2026 fundraising deadline.