Directory of Children's Museums Resources

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This category is for sites about museums made specifically for children.

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• Above and Beyond Children's Museum

  http://abkids.org/
  A place for hands-on learning for all ages in Sheboygan, Wisconsin also offers birthday parties and field trips. Find descriptions and photos of the exhibits, upcoming events, hours and location map.

• Amazement Square - The Rightmire Children's Museum

  http://www.amazementsquare.org/
  Discover hands-on exhibits, programs, and activities in Lynchburg, Virginia. Includes calendar of events, newsletter and descriptions of the exhibits.

• Amelia Park Children's Museum

  http://www.ameliaparkmuseum.org/
  Hands-on learning center also offers birthday parties and field trips. Find details of exhibits, events and membership. Located in Westfield, Massachusetts.

• Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

  http://www.aahom.org/
  Presents interactive science, math and technology exhibits, educational programs and special events. Includes photos, event calendar, hours and location map.

• Bay Area Discovery Museum

  http://bayareadiscoverymuseum.org/
  Features an imagination playground, tot spot, interactive exhibits, birthday parties, and art studios. Find information about programs and events, membership, hours and directions. Located in Sausalito, California.

• Betty Brinn Children's Museum

  http://www.bbcmkids.org/
  Provides hands-on displays that teach science, business, and art, field trips and educational programs, parties, and a toddler section. Find details of the exhibits, calendar of events and hours. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

• Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

  http://www.boonshoftmuseum.org/
  Explore, play and be inspired by permanent exhibits, which include more than 60 animals native to Ohio. Located in Dayton.

• Bootheel Youth Museum

  http://www.bootheelyouthmuseum.org/
  Offers space, math, music and nature exhibits and activities for kids, as well as birthday parties and field trips in Malden, Missouri. Includes calendar of events, scrapbooks and directions.

• Boston Children's Museum

  http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/
  Exhibits focus on early childhood development and the three themes: arts, culture, and science. Offers admission, program, and membership information.

• Bridgeport's Discovery Museum

  http://www.discoverymuseum.org/
  Connecticut's adventure in art and science. Planetarium shows daily, the challenger learning center, hands-on science and art exhibits, and school programs.

• Bronzeville Children's Museum

  http://bronzevillechildrensmuseum.com/
  African-American museum provides hands-on activities for children ages three to nine in Chicago, Illinois. Find virtual tours, membership and hours.

• Brooklyn Children's Museum

  http://www.brooklynkids.org/
  Explore the role of the objects in people's lives and the clues they offer about individuals, cultures, and history. Located in Brooklyn, New York.

• Cape Cod Children's Museum

  http://capecodchildrensmuseum.org/
  Offers interactive exhibits, an indoor planetarium, programs, field trips and birthday parties. Take a virtual tour, find visiting hours and get directions to location in Mashpee, Massachusetts.

• Central Wisconsin Children's Museum

  http://www.cwchildrensmuseum.org/
  Provides hands-on activities, educational programs, birthday parties and other special events in Stevens Point. Includes calendar of events, hours, photos and location map.

• Chesapeake Children's Museum

  http://www.theccm.org/
  Features exhibits about the people, technology and ecology of the Chesapeake Bay. Includes details of the exhibits, photos, events, and directions. Located in Annapolis, Maryland.

• Cheshire Children's Museum

  http://www.cheshirechildrensmuseum.org/
  Features hands-on exhibits that explore regions of New Hampshire and around the world, and also offers birthday parties and field trips. Includes calendar of events, photo album and visiting hours. Located in Keene.

• Chicago Children's Museum

  http://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/
  Features thirteen permanent interactive exhibits on three floors and provides information about activities, birthday parties, rentals and membership.

• Chidren's Museum Missoula

  https://www.childrensmuseummissoula.org/
  Provides interactive learning opportunities, programs and parties. Find details of the exhibits, upcoming events and newsletter signup.

• Children's City

  http://www.childrencity.ae/
  Contains several exhibits and programs on applied sciences, nature, space exploration, human body, local and international culture. Located in Dubai.

• Children's Discovery Museum

  http://www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/
  Offers three floors of hands-on learning experience, parties, field trips and programs for tots through pre-teens in Normal, Illinois. Includes details of the exhibits, video, membership, hours and directions.

• Children's Discovery Museum

  http://www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.org/
  Offers hands-on learning experiences for children, programs, special events, birthday parties, and summer camps in Augusta, Maine. Includes details, calendar, membership, hours, and map.

• Children's Discovery Museum

  http://www.cdmkids.org/
  Offers hands-on learning experiences in science and the arts in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Includes descriptions and photos of the exhibits, and a calendar of upcoming events.

• Children's Discovery Museum in Cherry Hill

  http://www.discoverymuseum.com/
  Offers educational entertainment at its hands-on best. A hands-on museum for infants to 10 year olds, the Discovery Museum offers fifteen larger-than-life, kid powered, interactive exhibit areas. Located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

• Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

  https://www.cdm.org/
  Plan a visit, find resources for parents, teachers, and youth, and explore interactive activities for children. Located in San Jose, California.

• Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert

  http://www.cdmod.org/
  Offers interactive exhibits and programs, workshops and birthday parties in Rancho Mirage, California. Includes events calendar, membership and information about the exhibits.

• Children's Discovery Museum of the Golden Crescent

  http://www.cdmgoldencrescent.com/
  Provides interactive exhibits, parties, field trips and educational programs in Victoria, Texas. Find list of exhibits, upcoming events and hours.

• Children's Discovery Museum of West Virginia

  http://www.cdmwv.org/
  Provides hands-on, interactive exhibits for children from the age of six months through age 12, as well as birthday parties. Includes photos, memberships, events and visiting hours. Located in Morgantown.

• Children's Hands-on Museum of Tuscaloosa

  http://www.chomonline.org/
  Offers three floors of exhibits for kids from newborns through age thirteen, birthday parties and school programs. Includes exhibit photos, calendar of events, membership, and coming attractions.

• Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine

  http://www.kitetails.com/
  Offers interactive exhibits and activities for children and special events in Portland. Find descriptions of the exhibits, membership and calendar of events.

• Children's Museum - Lake Charles, Louisiana

  http://www.swlakids.org/
  Presents exhibits, location and membership information.

• Children's Museum at Holyoke

  http://www.childrensmuseumholyoke.org/
  Provides a tot lot and hands-on activities for older children, field trips and birthday parties in Massachusetts. Find news, events, hours and directions.

• Children's Museum of Acadiana

  http://www.childrensmuseumofacadiana.com/
  Offers hands-on learning experiences, field trips, programs and birthday parties in Lafayette, Louisiana. Find events calendar, information about the exhibits, and location map.

• Children's Museum of Alamance County

  http://site.childrensmuseumofalamance.org/
  Offers eight interactive exhibits and birthday parties in Graham, North Carolina. Find photo gallery and hours.

• Children's Museum of Bozeman

  http://www.cmbozeman.org/
  Provides hands-on exhibits and programs, birthday parties, camps and other special events in this Montana museum. Find hours and location map.

• Children's Museum of Brownsville

  http://www.cmofbrownsville.com/
  Learn about the exhibits, birthday parties, other special events and field trips offered at this Texas museum. Includes visitor information and calendar of events.

• Children's Museum of Central Nebraska

  http://cmocn.org/
  Offers hand-on activities including a farm-themed area for tots, special events and birthday parties. Includes descriptions of the exhibits, upcoming events, hours and directions. Located in Hastings.

• Children's Museum of Eau Claire

  http://www.childrensmuseumec.com/
  Explore the hands-on activities, special events, birthday parties and field trips offered in this Wisconsin museum. Includes a virtual tour, hours and directions.

• Children's Museum of La Crosse

  http://www.funmuseum.org/
  A regional family place where the young and the young at heart can explore, create, experiment, learn and exercise their imaginations. Check their events and exhibits and find fun stuff to do. Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

• Children's Museum of Manhattan

  http://www.cmom.org/
  Five floors of literature, science, media and art exhibits, and programs, in New York City.

• Children's Museum of Montana

  http://www.childrensmuseumofmontana.org/
  Offers hands-on learning experiences through exploration of science, math and culture, as well as birthday parties in Great Falls. Includes calendar of events, news, memberships and hours.

• Children's Museum of Oak Ridge

  http://childrensmuseumofoakridge.org/
  Tennessee museum offers learning opportunities in the arts, sciences, and history. Site gives information on classes, exhibits, and volunteer opportunities.

• Children's Museum of Portsmouth

  http://www.childrens-museum.org/
  Exhibits, calendar, general information, online information request. Located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

• Children's Museum of South Carolina

  http://www.cmsckids.org/
  Provides interactive exhibits and educational programs. Take a virtual tour and get directions, hours of operation, and details on special events. Located in Myrtle Beach.

• Children's Museum of South Dakota

  http://www.prairieplay.org/
  Provides fun, educational exhibits with hands-on activities. Includes FAQs and events. Located in Brookings.

• Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut

  http://www.childrensmuseumsect.org/
  To engage, encourage, and challenge in the arts, sciences, safety and health, and culture and history. Located in Niantic, Connecticut.

• Children's Museum of the Arts

  http://www.cmany.org/
  A place in NYC's Soho where children can create.

• Children's Museum of the Lowcountry

  http://explorecml.org/cml/
  Hands-on learning environment with eight interactive exhibits. Includes events, admission, hours and membership information. Located in Charleston, South Carolina.

• Children's Museum, Seattle

  http://thechildrensmuseum.org/
  The region's preeminent private, nonprofit learning institution focusing on interactive arts and humanities exhibits and programs for children and their families. Located in Seattle, Washington.

• Children's Science Explorium

  http://www.scienceexplorium.org/
  Hands-on science center offers exhibits, programs, camps and birthday parties in Boca Raton, Florida. Find information about the exhibits, hours and location map.

• Children’s Creativity Museum

  http://creativity.org/
  Offers interactive art and technology exhibits, education programs and field trips for kids in San Francisco, California. Includes exhibit details, photos, calendar of events, hours, maps and directions.

• Discovery Center

  http://www.thediscoverycenter.org/
  Photographs and descriptions of new exhibits and programs from this children's museum in Binghamton, New York.

• Discovery Gateway

  http://www.discoverygateway.org/
  Interactive learning zone where children and adults can explore, imagine, create, and discover together. Located in Salt lake City, Utah.

• DuPage Children's Museum

  http://dupagechildrens.org/
  Explore three floors of art, math and science exhibits. Features a virtual tour, news, programs, memberships and volunteerism. Located in Napierville, Illinois.

• Durango Discovery Museum

  http://www.durangodiscovery.org/
  An educational and playful place for children of all ages with hands-on learning and interactive exhibits. Located in Durango, Colorado.

• Explora

  http://www.explora.us/
  Creating opportunities for inspirational discovery and the joy of lifelong learning through interactive experiences in science, technology and art.

• Explore & More

  http://www.exploreandmore.org/
  Each exhibit features multi-cultural components, teaching children more about the world around them.

• Explorium of Lexington

  http://explorium.com/
  Located in Kentucky. Interior map, exhibits, events, and hours.

• Family Museum of Arts and Science

  http://www.familymuseum.org/
  Touch a tornado, make a cloud, experiment with music and sound and investigate the workings of the human heart. Located in Bettendorf, Iowa.

• Gilbert House Children's Museum

  http://www.acgilbert.org/
  Hands-on children's museum with interactive exhibits in the sciences, arts and humanities. Located in Salem, OR.

• Grand Rapids Children's Museum

  http://www.grcm.org/
  Know what's happening at the museum, new exhibitions and how to get there. Located in Grand Rapids, MI.

• Hands On Children's Museum

  http://www.hocm.org/
  Located in Olympia, Washington. Find about their current exhibits and opening hours.

• i.d.e.a. Museum

  http://www.ideamuseum.org/
  Provides art activities, classes, field trips and birthday parties for children between the ages of four through twelve. Includes events, membership, hours and directions.

• Imagine It!: The Children's Museum of Atlanta

  http://www.childrensmuseumatlanta.org/
  Visitor information, exhibits, event calendar, kids section, resources for parents and teachers.

• International Wildlife Museum

  http://www.thewildlifemuseum.org/
  Over 400 kinds of mammals, birds, insects, and prehistoric animals from all over the world most displayed in their natural habitats. Located in Tucson, AZ. Site includes virtual exhibits and kids-only area.

• Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville

  http://www.cmoekids.org/
  Offers program, exhibits, events, and membership information. Located in Evansville, Indiana.

• Kohl Children's Museum on the Web

  http://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/
  Exhibits encourage the building of strong social skills by creating situations that require children to help each other and work as a team. Located in Glenview, Illinois.

• Lincoln Children's Museum

  http://www.lincolnchildrensmuseum.org/
  Dedicated to creating a dynamic place where children and families can explore and discover the natural, technical, cultural, and creative aspects of the world. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska.

• Mid-Michigan Children's Museum

  http://michildrensmuseum.com/
  Provides hands-on educational experiences in Saginaw for children under the age of 12. Find out about the exhibits, hours, calendar of events and admission. Includes kids' zone page with puzzles, games and other activities.

• Minnesota Children's Museum

  http://www.mcm.org/
  Geared towards children ages six months through 10 years. Many interactive exhibits. Material for parents and educators, descriptions of events and exhibits, prices, map, and hours.

• MoMA: Art Safari

  http://www.moma.org/interactives/artsafari/
  Take a special kids' tour of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

• National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature

  http://www.nccil.org/
  Museum of kids books. Contains author biographies, information on exhibits and visiting hours. Located in Abilene, Texas.

• Natural History Museum

  http://www.nhm.ac.uk/kids-only/at-museum/
  Kid's guide to museum in London, England. Includes a list of ten cool things to see, and a details of fun activities.

• Niagara Children's Museum

  http://www.niagarachildrensmuseum.ca/
  Presents activities, online games, programs, and resources for parents and teachers. Located in Welland, Ontario.

• Paso Robles Children's Museum

  http://www.pasokids.org/
  Offers interactive activities and displays, as well as birthday parties at the volunteer firehouse in Paso Robles, California. Take a virtual tour and find out what's happening.

• Pittsburgh Children's Museum

  https://pittsburghkids.org/
  Language arts, local history, creativity, and cultural diversity.

• Please Touch Museum

  http://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/
  Hands-on museum where adults and children can learn and explore together. Information on exhibits and the chance to win tickets. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

• Port Discovery

  http://www.portdiscovery.org/
  Offers interactive exhibits for the whole family and hands-on activities that run non-stop daily. Located in Baltimore, Maryland.

• Portland Children's Museum 2nd Generation

  http://www.portlandcm.org/
  Provides virtual tour, workshops, program information, group tours and birthday parties.

• Sandcastles Children's Museum

  http://sandcastleschildrensmuseum.com/
  Offers interactive exhibits, parties and field trips. Find details of the exhibits with photos, memberships, weekly and special programs, and hours. Located in Ludington, Michigan.

• Smithsonian Institution Education

  http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/students/
  Activities for kids and teens at America's national educational facility with 16 museums, 9 research centers and 96 affiliates around the world.

• St. Louis Children's Museum - The Magic House

  http://www.magichouse.org/
  Lists hours, map, current exhibits, calendar of events, and hands-on activities.

• The British Library

  http://www.bl.uk/services/learning.html
  Collections and resources for kid and teens.

• The Bucks County Children's Museum

  http://www.buckskids.org/
  Features interactive exhibits, parties and field trips. Includes hours, FAQs and membership. Located in New Hope, Pennsylvania.

• The Capital Children's Museum

  http://www.ncm.museum/
  Kids are invited to send in their ideas about things they would like to see and do at a museum. Also includes a free newsletter.

• The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine

  http://www.kitetails.org/
  Offers many hands-on exhibits, including farming, fishing, a fire engine, banking, shopping, computer lab and space shuttle experience. Includes hours, admission rates and directions.

• The Children's Museum - Jordan

  http://www.cmj.jo/
  Over 150 interactive exhibits, an aquarium, secret garden, library, art studio and birthday parties. Includes virtual tour, weekly programs, membership, visiting hours and location.

• The Children's Museum in Easton

  http://www.childrensmuseumineaston.org/
  Offers general information about the museum's hours, exhibits, and contact information.

• The Children's Museum of Houston

  http://www.cmhouston.org/
  Features fourteen galleries and a library. Find exhibit information, activities, membership, and volunteer opportunities.

• The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

  http://www.childrensmuseum.org/
  Offers non-traditional learning opportunities for children and their families. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• The Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast

  http://www.childrensmuseumtc.org/
  Offers interactive, hands-on exhibits, programs, field trips, and birthday parties. Includes calendar and video. Located in Indian Riverside Park, Jensen Beach, Florida.

• The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

  http://www.fwmuseum.org/
  Omni Theatre and Noble Planetarium in addition to the science and history museum. Includes a number of children's exhibits. Located in Fort Worth, Texas.

• The Louisiana Children's Museum

  http://www.lcm.org/
  Includes interactive games for kids, a grown-up wing, and a calendar of events. Located in New Orleans.

• The Witte Museum

  http://www.wittemuseum.org/
  Museum featuring scientific and historical exhibits for the whole family. Site includes a calendar of events and programs, volunteer and contact information. Located in San Antonio, Texas.

• Thinkery

  http://thinkeryaustin.org/
  Features science exhibits, workshops, birthday parties, sleepovers and camp sessions. Covers calendar of events, descriptions of the exhibits, hours and location map. Located in Austin, Texas.

• Thinktank

  http://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/thinktank
  Provides hands-on displays on science and technology, planetarium and IMAX cinema. Includes general information for visitors. Located in Birmingham, UK.

• Treehouse Children's Museum

  http://www.treehousemuseum.org/
  Features elevated house, an indoor world village, garden, kitchen, music room and coloring room. See a replica of the Oval office, one room school, and a large US map. Located in Ogden, Utah.

• Tucson Children's Museum

  http://www.childrensmuseumtucson.org/
  Offers adventure learning, interactive exhibits and appropriate programming in Tucson, Arizona.

• WonderLab

  http://www.wonderlab.org/
  Features hand-on science exhibits in Bloomington, Indiana. Includes visitor's guide, membership, and ways to help.

• Wonderscope

  http://www.wonderscope.org/
  Hands-on Children's Museum focusing on science, history, and art for children ages 3-10. Site offers sneak preview tour and interactive activities. Located in Kansas City, Missouri.

• WOW! Children's Museum [World of Wonder]

  http://www.wowmuseum.com/
  Hands on, interactive, discovery museum in Louisville, Colorado. Educational and imaginative exhibits and art displays.

• Zimmer Children's Museum

  http://www.zimmermuseum.org/
  Describes exhibits, programs, planning a visit, FAQs, location map and directions to Los Angeles location. Includes video tour.

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