Children's Museums
The Chesapeake Children's Museum
📍 25 Silopanna Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
About The Chesapeake Children's Museum
Hands-on activities & reptile exhibits. Opened in 1994, this interactive museum for kids offers reptile displays, activities & themed rooms. The Chesapeake Children's Museum opened in 1994, making it nearly 30 years old. Rated 3.9 out of 5 stars by 204 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Membership
- Available
- Programs
- Activity kits, virtual visits, nature walks, art and story time, Girl Scouts programs, school groups
- Special Events
- Children's Day Festival, seasonal nature programs, birthday parties
💡 Did You Know?
- The Chesapeake Children's Museum opened in 1994, making it nearly 30 years old
- The museum features both indoor and outdoor spaces including a trail system that leads to a creek with a dig pit for pebbles and small rocks
- The museum offers reptile exhibits as a core attraction alongside hands-on interactive activities
- The museum provides virtual visit options for schools, expanding access beyond in-person attendance
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit during story time and theatrical performances - reviews highlight these as standout experiences where children can act out plays and learn interactively, making the visit more engaging than self-guided exploration alone
- Plan an outdoor visit in warmer months to fully utilize the nature trail system, creek exploration, and truck pit play area behind the museum - reviewers noted missing out on outdoor activities due to cold/icy conditions
- Don't let reviews mentioning used toys deter you - the museum's worn toys and lack of pristine conditions are intentional, designed to encourage creative and imaginative play rather than passive interaction
- The museum works well for elementary-aged children and families wanting imaginative play experiences with extensive dress-up opportunities and hands-on activities across multiple genres and themes
- Consider attending special seasonal events like Garden Fairies, Creek Critters Nature Walk, or Children's Day Festival for unique themed experiences beyond standard museum hours
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