Children's Museums
Play Street Museum - Gaithersburg
📍 227 Kentlands Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878🌐 www.gaithersburg.playstreetmuseum.com
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–6 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9–10:30 AM |
| Sunday | 9–10:30 AM |
About Play Street Museum - Gaithersburg
Play Street Museum - Gaithersburg is a children's museum in Gaithersburg, MD. Play Street Museum operates a unique sock-only facility where visitors must remove shoes, creating a specialized indoor play environment designed for safety and cleanliness for young children ages 1-8. Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 156 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Best For
- Ages 1-8
- Highlights
- Pretend play stations, sensory play, art exploration, monthly themed events
- Admission
- $18 per child ages 1-8
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-6:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-10:30am (by reservation)
💡 Did You Know?
- Play Street Museum operates a unique sock-only facility where visitors must remove shoes, creating a specialized indoor play environment designed for safety and cleanliness for young children ages 1-8
- The museum features a custom slime lab as a dedicated exhibit station, offering hands-on sensory play activities that combine science exploration with creative play
- Staff provide emergency party support services, including rapid decoration setup (balloons, banners, furniture arrangement) and party coordination assistance when external vendors fail to appear
- The museum offers flexible Playtime by Reservation with 90-minute sessions across 5 weekday time slots (8:30am-6:00pm) and 2 weekend slots, allowing families to guarantee entry during high-demand periods
- Monthly themed events celebrate notable figures, unique holidays, and cultures, supplemented by special 'Night at the Museum' late-night activities and weekend workshops including pottery, canvas painting, dino digs, and space exploration
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit weekday mornings (Monday-Friday 8:30-10:00 AM slot) to experience the museum mostly empty, which is especially great for babies and toddlers who need a calmer, safer environment
- Use Playtime by Reservation to guarantee your spot during peak times; the 90-minute sessions allow plenty of time to explore all interactive stations without feeling rushed
- Bring socks for everyone in your party since the facility is sock-only (no shoes allowed); this is essential to remember before arriving to avoid delays
- Skip the stroller if possible as the sock-only facility and hands-on nature of exhibits makes strollers impractical; this venue is designed for kids to move freely and explore independently
- Consider booking a birthday party here—reviews highlight exceptional staff support with decorating, setup, and problem-solving, making it an excellent value for celebration events
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