1968
1950
FWCM holds first preschool class, “Frisky and Blossom Club.” Frisky was a live opossum and Blossom was a live skunk. Museum Guild is founded as the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fort Worth Children’s Museum. First President is Mrs. Nancy Lee Bass.
1952
October 24 — FWCM hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for new building at 1501 Montgomery Street. The Architects are Wilson and Patterson.
March 14 — Museum Board of Trustees votes to change the FWCM’s name to Fort Worth Museum of Science and History (FWMSH).
1964 1959
Visitorship reaches 68,000 people. Tours are presented to more than 800 groups. The Noble Planetarium hosts 29,000 adults and children.
Amon G. Carter Foundation grant adds two-story exhibit and collections wing to the FWCM. The architect is Joseph R. Pelich.
1950s
1960s 1962
1953
Helmuth J. Naumer succeeds William G. Hassler as Museum Director.
William G. Hassler succeeds Mrs. Anne Webb as Museum Director. Fort Worth Children’s Museum becomes the first museum in Fort Worth’s Cultural District.
1954
January 25 — New Museum building at 1501 Montgomery opens to the public.
1955
Sid Richardson Foundation grant funds the creation of the Dr. May Owen Hall of Medical Science. Its 8,400 square feet make it the most extensive medical hall in the United States.
1969 1960
Addition of the Amon Carter Science-Education Wing makes the Fort Worth Children’s Museum the largest children’s museum in the United States.
April 18 — FWCM’s Noble Planetarium, donated by Mr. and Mrs. Ken Davis and dedicated to Miss Charlie Mary Noble, opens to the public.
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FWMSH attendance reaches 180,000.