Location
Accessibility
Inclusive accessibility focus, sensory-friendly environments available, developmental screenings offered
Age fit
Birthday parties available
Visitor tip
Wear comfortable shoes and plan to walk extensively - the venue is large with many interconnected play areas spread throughout. Bring water and snacks for yourself as you'll be on your feet for hours.
About Pretend City Children's Museum
Imaginary town & exhibits for kids. Set up as a pretend city, this kids' museum has a post office, cafe, farm & other interactive areas.
What visitors say
We have been here twice and both times were great but definitely overwhelming for my little one. We went for the Martin Luther King Jr. Event and they had a beautiful speaker who did activities with the kids. I was not able to pull my…
Of all the places I’ve ever been with my grandsons, this is by far, my absolute, absolute, absolute favorite! The ingenuity, imagination, touch, ability, accessibility, interaction, there are just not enough words to describe all the…
The most chaotic city I've ever been to. 😂 My kids had a blast exploring all the fun things. They loved the ups truck and trader joes most. They had at least one staff person in each area cleaning and putting stuff back to be played…
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Did You Know?
- Pretend City offers free Neurodivergent Family Night events that provide sensory-friendly, neuro-affirming environments, making it specifically designed to be accessible for children with autism and sensory sensitivities
- The museum features a fully functional car mechanic station where children can use real tools to remove wheels, change air filters, and replace mufflers on actual vehicles
- Pretend City includes a complete water play area with water aprons and a full sandbox with clean sand and toys, allowing for wet and messy play experiences integrated into the pretend city concept
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