Children's Museums

Edwardsville Children's Museum

Name: Edwardsville Children's Museum
Address: 722 Holyoake Rd, Edwardsville, IL 62025, Edwardsville, IL, US
Telephone: (618) 692-2094
Rating: 4.6

★★★★☆ 4.6 (375 reviews)

📍 722 Holyoake Rd, Edwardsville, IL 62025

📞 (618) 692-2094

🌐 edwcm.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	9:30 AM–2 PM
Tuesday	9:30 AM–2 PM
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	9:30 AM–2 PM
Friday	9:30 AM–5 PM
Saturday	9:30 AM–2:30 PM
Sunday	Closed

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About Edwardsville Children's Museum

Activities for kids & toddlers. Destination with activities & hands-on exhibits for kids, plus play spaces for toddlers. The museum features a Nickel Plate Station exhibit with a modular wooden railway table, serving as a signature hands-on attraction that allows children to build and interact with train layouts. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 375 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Children's Museum
Best For: Ages 6 months to 60 years
Location: Largest children's museum in St. Louis Metro East
Admission: $10 kids (1-12), $8 ages 13+, Free for members
Hours: Mon/Tue/Thu 9:30am-2pm, Fri 9:30am-5pm, Sat 9:30am-2:30pm

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The museum features a Nickel Plate Station exhibit with a modular wooden railway table, serving as a signature hands-on attraction that allows children to build and interact with train layouts
⭐The museum offers an exceptionally broad age range of 6 months to 60 years, making it one of the few children's museums designed to be engaging for adults and seniors as well as young children
⭐Annual membership costs $100 and provides unlimited free admission, which reviewers note represents strong value given the frequency of visits and continuous exhibit additions

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Consider getting a membership for $100/year if visiting regularly—multiple reviewers highlight it as highly worth the investment, especially for families with young children who want to return frequently
💡The outdoor area is a major highlight and favorite spot for young children (especially toddlers), so plan to spend significant time outside and dress appropriately for weather
💬This museum is sensory-friendly and well-designed for multiple age groups (from toddlers to 6+ year-olds), making it excellent for multigenerational visits and mixed-age sibling groups
💡The museum regularly adds new exhibits and programs throughout the year and community calendar, so check their events calendar before visiting to catch special experiences like the Ka-Chow! Cars Event and Nickel Plate Station railway exhibit
💡The space is noted as clean and safe with creative play areas and indoor options, making it a reliable choice for structured play dates or educational group visits