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Visitor tip
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
Visitor tip
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
Visitor tip
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
About Edwardsville Children's Museum
Activities for kids & toddlers. Destination with activities & hands-on exhibits for kids, plus play spaces for toddlers.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- 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
What visitors say
It's the most amazing place. Sensory friendly will return all 6 of My Grandbabies had a blast so many choices and a good learning aspect for sure
The Edwardsville Children’s museum is truly a local gem! My 6 year old loves this wonderful place and asks to visit all the time! The exhibits are all well designed and include fun, unique experiences. They are always adding something…
Edwardsville Children’s Museum is a great place for all age children to learn and explore while having fun! My son is two and loves going. His favorite spot is the outside but enjoys the inside as well! We have a membership and for $100…
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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
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