Children's Museums

» MoMA: Art Safari
   Take a special kids' tour of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
   http://moma.org/momalearning/artsafari/

» Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
   Explore, play and be inspired by permanent exhibits, which include more than 60 animals native to Ohio. Located in Dayton.

   
   http://www.boonshoftmuseum.org/

» Boston Children's Museum
   Exhibits focus on early childhood development and the three themes: arts, culture, and science. Offers admission, program, and membership information.

   
   http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/

» Bridgeport's Discovery Museum
   Connecticut's adventure in art and science. Planetarium shows daily, the challenger learning center, hands-on science and art exhibits, and school programs.

   
   http://www.discoverymuseum.org

» Chicago Children's Museum
   Features thirteen permanent interactive exhibits on three floors and provides information about activities, birthday parties, rentals and membership.

   
   http://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/

» Children's City
   Contains several exhibits and programs on applied sciences, nature, space exploration, human body, local and international culture. Located in Dubai.

   
   http://www.childrencity.ae

» Children's Discovery Museum in Cherry Hill
   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.

   
   http://www.discoverymuseum.com/

» Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
   Plan a visit, find resources for parents, teachers, and youth, and explore interactive activities for children. Located in San Jose, California.

   
   http://www.cdm.org/

» Children's Museum - Lake Charles, Louisiana
   Presents exhibits, location and membership information.

   
   http://www.child-museum.org

» Children's Museum at Old Salem
   Hands-on history-themed "fun space" for children ages 4 to 9, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

   
   http://www.oldsalem.org/index.php?id=49

» Children's Museum of Chandler
   Arizona institution offers constructive and stimulating educational entertainment through hands-on learning experiences.

   
   http://www.cmchandler.org

» Children's Museum of Illinois
   Explore two floors of hands-on interactive exhibits for children and families in Decatur, Illinois.

   
   http://www.cmofil.com/

» Children's Museum of Kansas City
   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.

   
   http://www.kidmuzm.org/

» Children's Museum of La Crosse
   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.

   
   http://www.childmuseumlax.org/

» Children's Museum of Los Angeles
   The mission of the Children's Museum of Los Angeles is to entertain, educate and empower children and the grown-ups who care for them.

   
   http://www.childrensmuseumla.org

» Children's Museum of Manhattan
   Five floors of literature, science, media and art exhibits, and programs, in New York City.

   
   http://www.cmom.org/

» Children's Museum of Oak Ridge
   Tennessee museum offers learning opportunities in the arts, sciences, and history. Site gives information on classes, exhibits, and volunteer opportunities.

   
   http://childrensmuseumofoakridge.org/

» Children's Museum of Portsmouth
   Exhibits, calendar, general information, online information request. Located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

   
   http://www.childrens-museum.org/

» Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut
   To engage, encourage, and challenge in the arts, sciences, safety and health, and culture and history. Located in Niantic, Connecticut.

   
   http://www.childrensmuseumsect.org/

» Children's Museum of Utah
   Interactive learning zone where children and adults can explore, imagine, create, and discover together. Located in Salt lake City, Utah.

   
   http://www.childmuseum.org/

» Children's Museum of the Arts
   A place in NYC's Soho where children can create.

   
   http://www.cmany.org/

» Children's Museum, Seattle
   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.

   
   http://www.thechildrensmuseum.org/

» Discovery Center
   Photographs and descriptions of new exhibits and programs from this children's museum in Binghamton, New York.

   
   http://www.thediscoverycenter.org/newexhibits.html

» Discovery Creek Children's Museum of Washington
   Where history, nature, and the arts come to life for children and adults to explore. Innovative programming, outdoor nature experiences and seasonal nature camps. Outdoor adventure experiences include rock-climbing, canoeing, fishing, and hiking. Located

   
   http://www.discoverycreek.org

» Explora Science Center and Children's Museum of Albuquerque
   Hands-on exhibits, teaching theater, art and Ronald's Fire House of fire safety. Located in New Mexico, USA

   
   http://www.explora.us/ExploraPHP/english/

» Explore & More...a Children's Museum
   Each exhibit features multi-cultural components, teaching children more about the world around them.

   
   http://www.exploreandmore.org

» Explorium of Lexington
   Located in Kentucky. Interior map, exhibits, events, and hours.

   
   http://explorium.com/

» Family Museum of Arts and Science
   Touch a tornado, make a cloud, experiment with music and sound and investigate the workings of the human heart. Located in Bettendorf, Iowa.

   
   http://www.familymuseum.org

» Ghost of the Young - Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco
   A tour in the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco through an interactive comic book.

   
   http://www.famsf.org/fam/education/publications/ghost/

» Gilbert House Children's Museum
   Hands-on children's museum with interactive exhibits in the sciences, arts and humanities. Located in Salem, OR.

   
   http://www.acgilbert.org

» Grand Rapids Children's Museum
   Know what's happening at the museum, new exhibitions and how to get there. Located in Grand Rapids, MI.

   
   http://www.grcm.org/

» Gulfcoast Wonder and Imagination Zone
   Hands on science and learning center for kids and their families. Located in Sarasota, Florida.

   
   http://www.gwiz.org

» Hands On Children's Museum
   Located in Olympia, Washington. Find about their current exhibits and opening hours.

   
   http://www.hocm.org/

» Imagine It!: The Children's Museum of Atlanta
   Visitor information, exhibits, event calendar, kids section, resources for parents and teachers.

   
   http://www.imagineit-cma.org/

» International Wildlife Museum
   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.

   
   http://www.thewildlifemuseum.org/

» Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville
   Offers program, exhibits, events, and membership information. Located in Evansville, Indiana.

   
   http://www.cmoekids.org/

» Kohl Children's Museum on the Web
   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.

   
   http://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/

» Lincoln Children's Museum
   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.

   
   http://www.lincolnchildrensmuseum.org/

» Logic Puzzle Museum
   Provides hands-on activities in Burlington, Wisconsin. Find details of the collection, hours, events, and driving directions.

   
   http://www.logicpuzzlemuseum.org/

» Minnesota Children's Museum
   Geared towards children ages six months through 10 years. Many interactive exhibits. Material for parents and educators, descriptions of events and exhibits, prices, map, ánd hours.

   
   http://www.mcm.org/

» Monkey Visits Museums
   Travel along with monkey as he visits the Arkansas Art Center.

   
   http://www.himonkey.net/museums/

» Museum of Web Art - Kids Wing
   The Kids Wing of the Museum of Web Art is well supervised by Dot, the Fun Activities Director. Presents art created exclusively for the Web environment, such as buttons, counters, splash pages, and wallpaper, in a bright, easy-to-navigate, museum-style in

   
   http://www.mowa.org/kids/kids_enter.html

» National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
   Museum of kids books. Contains author biographies, information on exhibits and visiting hours. Located in Abilene, Texas.

   
   http://www.nccil.org/

» National Jewish Children's Art Museum
   Displays work produced by children and adolescents in various art therapy groups and individual sessions at the National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver, Colorado.

   
   http://www.nationaljewish.org/patient-info/progs/peds/behavioral/art/museum.aspx

» Natural History Museum
   Kid's guide to museum in London, England. Includes a list of ten cool things to see, and a details of fun activities.

   
   http://www.nhm.ac.uk/kids-only/at-museum/

» Niagara Children's Museum
   Presents activities, online games, programs, and resources for parents and teachers. Located in Welland, Ontario.

   
   http://www.niagarachildrensmuseum.ca

» Pittsburgh Children's Museum
   Language arts, local history, creativity, and cultural diversity.

   
   http://www.pittsburghkids.org/

» Please Touch Museum
   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.

   
   http://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org

» Port Discovery
   Offers interactive exhibits for the whole family and hands-on activities that run non-stop daily. Located in Baltimore, Maryland.

   
   http://www.portdiscovery.org/

» Portland Children's Museum 2nd Generation
   Provides virtual tour, workshops, program information, group tours and birthday parties.

   
   http://www.portlandcm.org/

» Smithsonian Institution Education
   Activities for kids and teens at America's national educational facility with 16 museums, 9 research centers and 96 affiliates around the world.

   
   http://smithsonianeducation.org/students/index.html

» St. Louis Children's Museum - The Magic House
   Lists hours, map, current exhibits, calendar of events, and hands-on activities.

   
   http://www.magichouse.org/

» The Ateneum for Children
   The children's discovery museum of the Finnish National Gallery.

   
   http://www.fng.fi/fng/html4/en/ateneum/children/cont/

» The British Library
   Collections and resources for kid and teens.

   
   http://www.bl.uk/services/learning.html

» The Capital Children's 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.

   
   http://www.ncm.museum/

» The Children's Museum in Easton
   Offers general information about the museum's hours, exhibits, and contact information.

   
   http://www.charityadvantage.com/childrensmuseumeaston/

» The Children's Museum of Durango, Colorado
   An educational and playful place for children of all ages with hands-on learning and interactive exhibits. Located in Durango, Colorado.

   
   http://www.childsmuseum.org

» The Children's Museum of Houston
   Children's museum and library. Feature exhibit information, activities, membership, and volunteer opportunities.

   
   http://www.cmhouston.org/

» The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
   Offers non-traditional learning opportunities for children and their families. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

   
   http://www.childrensmuseum.org/

» The Children's Museum of Maine
   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.

   
   http://www.childrensmuseumofme.org/

» The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
   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.

   
   http://www.fwmuseum.org/

» The Louisiana Children's Museum
   Includes interactive games for kids, a grown-up wing, and a calendar of events. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana.

   
   http://www.lcm.org/

» The Witte Museum
   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.

   
   http://www.wittemuseum.org/

» Tucson Children's Museum
   Offers adventure learning, interactive exhibits and appropriate programming in Tucson, Arizona.

   
   http://www.tucsonchildrensmuseum.org/

» WOW! Children's Museum [World of Wonder]
   Hands on, interactive, discovery museum in Louisville, Colorado. Educational and imaginative exhibits and art displays.

   
   http://www.wowmuseum.com

» WonderLab
   Explains an easy science experiment that can be done by anyone at home and describes camps and programs for older kids, offered by this museum in Bloomington, Indiana.

   
   http://www.wonderlab.org/kids/kids.shtml

» Wonderscope Children's Museum
   Visitors are encouraged to make choices, invent, imagine, create, discover, play, and learn together. Museum's calendar, special events, hours and fees. Located in greater Kansas City.

   
   http://www.wonderscope.org