Welcome to The Compassion Museum

In a world that often pulls us apart, we create experiences that explore the deeper aspects of our humanity — uncovering sources of meaning, connection, beauty and healing for our lives, communities and the challenges we face.

The Compassion Museum isn’t a place—it’s an experience.

Through traveling and pop-up exhibits, participatory installations, and immersive programs, we create opportunities for people to explore compassion in ways that are tangible, human, and grounded—supporting connection, resilience, and well-being.

With the help of our partners, we design experiences that invite reflection, discovery, care, and action—where compassion moves from an idea into something people can experience, carry forward, and feel supported by in daily life.

Find out What’s Happening

  • Wrapped in a Blanket: A Winter Gathering for the Heart

    Carrying grief or something tender this season? You’re not alone. Join us for an hour of healing sounds, reflection, and a space to honor what matters.
    Learn More & Reserve your spot

  • Play Builds Compassion

    Designing Compassion - We’ve just completed the first phase of an exciting new collaboration with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh—designing a pop-up experience for children and families that explores empathy, mindfulness, and self-kindness through play.

  • Calling All Libraries!

    Does your library love sparking curiosity and community? We’d love to collaborate. We’re seeking a partner library to help us test and host our newest Compassion Pop-Up—a hands-on experience designed for children and families.
    📬 Interested in partnering? Reach out here. It’s free for libraries.

  • Where Grief Finds Voice

    Visitors find healing ways to express grief and connect with others amongst the soloce of chimes.
    👉 Read more on MinnPost.

  • Going to Rochester!

    In Loving, In Loss, will travel to the beautiful Rochester Art Center in 2027. Learn more about hosting this moving, participatory sculpture at your organization.

Bring Compassion to Your Community

Many people are navigating change, loss, and uncertainty—often without shared, supportive ways to process what’s happening together.

We partner with organizations to bring immersive installations and programs into community spaces, helping people cultivate empathy, reflection, and compassion as lived skills.

If you’re curious what that could look like in your space, please contact us - we’d love to talk!

Grateful for Our Partners

GET INVOLVED

Join Us

We believe in the power of experiential learning and collaboration to support people and strengthen communities. Whether you want to host an exhibit, volunteer, or support this work, there’s a place for you here. You can also join our email list to stay connected and learn what’s unfolding.