CMON Core Values
At CMON, our core values are more than words on paper. They are a shared promise. They reflect who we are, how we treat one another, and how we show up for our visitors and our community every single day.
These values give us a common language and a clear direction. They act as a guide for how we make decisions, collaborate, and support one another. Whether you are leading a program, welcoming families, repairing an exhibit, or volunteering for an event, these principles shape every moment you represent CMON.
Core Value 1: Safety
We put safety first.
Safety is at the heart of everything we do. We encourage smart risk-taking in play—the kind that helps children grow and explore—while ensuring that no one is ever put in harm’s way. Safety extends beyond our visitors. It is about how we plan, design, communicate, and care for our space and each other.
We put safety first.
Safety is at the heart of everything we do. We encourage smart risk-taking in play—the kind that helps children grow and explore—while ensuring that no one is ever put in harm’s way. Safety extends beyond our visitors. It is about how we plan, design, communicate, and care for our space and each other.
Core Value 2: Welcoming
We are an embracing community.
Everyone who walks through CMON’s doors should feel that they belong. We celebrate every visitor, coworker, vendor, and community partner as a valued part of our museum family. When we lead with compassion, we make CMON a place where everyone feels seen and safe.
Core Value 3: Curiosity
We adapt to challenges and evolve creatively.
Curiosity is the engine of discovery—for our visitors and for us. We ask questions, seek understanding, and explore new perspectives. At CMON, curiosity drives us to learn, improve, and innovate. Challenges are not roadblocks but opportunities to grow. Every “why” and “what if” helps us create better experiences for our visitors and better systems for our team.
Core Value 4: Accountability
We make decisions with integrity and empathy.
Accountability means showing up—for our mission, our visitors, our teammates, and ourselves. It is about being dependable, honest, and kind in how we communicate and follow through.
Together, these values shape the CMON experience for our visitors, our colleagues, and our community. When we live them out every day, we do more than describe what makes CMON special—we embody it.
