Welborn Toyota of Rome - Investing in Rome's Youngest Residents at the Children's Museum of Rome
At Welborn Toyota of Rome, we often say that our children and grandchildren go to school and play alongside yours. That is why the opening of the Children's Museum of Rome means so much to our team. Welborn Automotive Group had the opportunity to contribute to the new museum inside Mount Berry Mall, and we could not be happier to see it welcoming local families.
A New Place for Families to Learn Together
The Children's Museum of Rome is a nonprofit space built around hands-on learning. Children are invited to explore interactive areas that represent the careers and industries found throughout the Rome community. One moment a child might be building a house, and the next they might be working in a service bay.
What makes the museum special is how local it feels. The exhibits reflect the real places and people of Rome, so kids are learning about their own hometown as they play.
A Look at the Welborn Automotive Exhibit
Welborn Automotive's contribution is a dealership scaled down for children. The Welborn Automotive Group name sits above three storefronts labeled Express, Service, and Sales. Inside the service bay, a red car rests on a lift, and a creeper on the floor lets kids scoot underneath for a closer look.
Throughout the exhibit, kid-friendly signs explain how a vehicle works. One teaches that cars have a computer that acts like a brain. It is a fun and simple way to introduce children to the technology in the vehicles their families drive every day.
Community Has Always Come First
Welborn Automotive is a family-owned, fourth-generation business, and giving back to Rome has long been part of how we operate, including our support of organizations like the Boys & Girls Club. The Children's Museum of Rome is another chance to invest in the young people who will shape this community in the years ahead.
A few of the reasons this project matters to us:
- Local families: The museum gives parents and grandparents a place to spend meaningful time with their kids close to home.
- Early curiosity: Hands-on play helps children discover what interests them and how things work.
- Future careers: Seeing real jobs up close can open a child's eyes to possibilities right here in Rome.
- Hometown pride: The exhibits celebrate the businesses and people that make Rome what it is.
We are grateful to the museum's founders, staff, and supporters for creating something our whole community can enjoy. We hope every child who walks through the little Welborn dealership leaves with a smile and a few new questions about how cars work.
