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Location
Best time
Visit early on Saturday mornings or weekday mornings to avoid crowds and have a more enjoyable experience with hands-on exhibits like the Clay Studio and Artopia creative studios.
Visitor tip
For babies and nursing parents, there is a dedicated nursing nook available in the museum. Wobbleland also offers a shoe-free environment for toddlers ages 4 and under with a 10-person capacity limit.
Visitor tip
Check the Museum Calendar and Visit page before going, as hours vary and special events like Mass Creativity Day offer free admission with additional activities and food trucks.
About The New Children’s Museum
Hands-on artwork & creative play spaces. From creative classes to climbable sculptures, contemporary art for kids, in a bright, modern space.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Highlights
- Artopia Creative Studios, hands-on art workshops, interactive installations
- Hours
- 9am-4pm, 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays)
- Membership
- Yes, membership programs available
What visitors say
A great place where children can let their imagination soar and explore their artistic side. The museum has three floors with different activities for children of all ages. There's an outdoor area for making clay figures that you can…
An unforgettable birthday experience at The New Children’s Museum! We had the most wonderful time celebrating our daughter’s birthday here. Everything was truly exceptional from start to finish. Our party coordinator was incredibly…
06-14-2025 I was here on Mass Creativity Day (free admission) with my nieces. Because it was a special event, they had fun activities/entertainment and food trucks also. Below are some of the activities in the museum that children can…
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Did You Know?
- Features Artopia: NCM Creative Studios, a brand-new creative hub designed as a contemporary art space specifically for children, teens, and all ages with hands-on workshops and art-making activities
- The museum includes a Materials Lab where visitors can explore metal and other materials through creative play, representing a specialized STEM-art integration approach
- Features climbable sculptures and interactive art installations, including a slide connecting floors, designed specifically for hands-on exploration by children across multiple age groups
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