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Thames & Kosmos: We envision a world where everyone loves to learn.

Twenty-five years ago, in a small science museum in Newport, RI, a simple question sparked a bold idea: How could the wonder of a museum extend into the community? That curiosity inspired a partnership between the Thames Science Center, led by visionary director Jane Holdsworth, and Kosmos, a 200-year-old German science publisher, resulting in the founding of Thames & Kosmos. The launch of its Fuel Cell Car set a new standard for hands-on science learning. Today, Thames & Kosmos creates science kits, games, activity toys and curricula, inspired by a vision of a world in which everyone loves to learn.

89 Ship St., Providence, RI 02903 401-459-6787 thamesandkosmos. com

1822 – 1990s: Foundations of Hands-On Science 2001 – 2005: Birth of Thames & Kosmos 2006- 2017: Growth, Scale and Global Reach 2018 – Present: STEM for All Ages

Founded in Germany in 1822, Kosmos pioneers accessible science education. Hands-on kits launch in 1922. Originally established in 1948, the U. S.- based Thames Science Center pioneered hands-on, informal science education in the 1980s and‘ 90s under the leadership of Jane Holdsworth.

Jane Holdsworth partners with Kosmos to found Thames & Kosmos in North America, launching award-winning STEM kits. After her passing in 2003, leadership passes to her son, Ted McGuire.

Thames & Kosmos expands STEM lines, U. S. distribution, and Rhode Island operations. Kosmos gains majority ownership. The company enters games, with EXIT winning the 2017 Kennerspiel des Jahres.

Today, Thames & Kosmos creates award-winning STEM kits and games for all ages, continuing Jane Holdsworth’ s legacy of curiosity-driven, hands-on science education.