Children's Museums

Quincy Children's Museum

Name: Quincy Children's Museum
Address: 115 N 4th St, Quincy, IL 62301, Quincy, IL, US
Telephone: (217) 440-3388
Rating: 4.8

★★★★☆ 4.8 (51 reviews)

📍 115 N 4th St, Quincy, IL 62301

📞 (217) 440-3388

🌐 www.quincychildrensmuseum.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	9 AM–5 PM
Thursday	9 AM–5 PM
Friday	9 AM–5 PM
Saturday	9 AM–5 PM
Sunday	9 AM–5 PM

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About Quincy Children's Museum

Quincy Children's Museum is a children's museum in Quincy, IL. New in 2026: Quincy Children's Museum joined the Reciprocal Network, providing members with half-price admission to over 200 museums nationwide. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 51 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Children's Museum
Location: 115 North 4th, Downtown Quincy (Washington Square)
Best For: Birth through age 12+
Admission: $2–$5 per child; Annual Family Membership $160
Special Feature: Reciprocal Network membership includes half-price admission to 200+ museums

💡 Did You Know?

⭐New in 2026: Quincy Children's Museum joined the Reciprocal Network, providing members with half-price admission to over 200 museums nationwide
⭐The museum offers extremely affordable admission with pricing starting at just $2 for infants and $5 for ages 1-12, plus an annual family membership at $160 for up to 4 children
⭐Museums for All Program provides 50% off admission and membership for qualifying families, making the museum accessible to low-income households
⭐Rotating exhibits on the upstairs theme regularly change to provide repeat visitors with new content and learning experiences

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan to spend at least 5 hours at QCM—visitors consistently report staying longer than expected due to the abundance of engaging exhibits. Bring snacks and water to make a full day of it.
🕐Check their Facebook and website before visiting to confirm they're not at capacity or hosting a private party, as QCM is a popular local attraction that can reach visitor limits.
💬The rotating upstairs exhibits provide repeat-visit value—membership ($160 for up to 4 kids annually) or guest passes make excellent gifts. New in 2026, QCM joins the Reciprocal Network for half-price admission to 200+ other museums.
💡The museum includes mental health tips and tools integrated into exhibits—ask staff like Nick about upcoming events and features to enhance the educational value of your visit.
💡Come with a single child for a more intimate, relaxed experience where you can enjoy exhibits together without managing multiple kids—parents report this reduces pressure to constantly entertain and deepens engagement.