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Location
Parking
Free parking available in the Merry Go Round open lot on Appleton St. (one minute walk through park). Metered street parking available. Two paid parking garages: Suffolk Street Municipal Parking Garage (corner of Suffolk and Heritage Streets) and Ernest Proulx Municipal Parking Facility (corner of Dwight and Front Streets). No fee on weekends and holidays. ParkMobile app available for meters and garages.
Visitor tip
Don't just watch from the sidelines—actively participate in the interactive exhibits alongside your children. Parent engagement enhances the learning experience and makes the visit more enjoyable for the whole family.
Visitor tip
Bring children ages 1-5 to experience the sensory room and water play areas, which are specifically designed for younger visitors. The museum is particularly well-suited for families with kids spanning multiple age ranges.
About Children's Museum at Holyoke
Interactive exhibit & climbing space. Engaging art, science & daily life exhibits, plus mock TV studio & popular, elaborate climbing area.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Signature Attraction
- Curvy Climber exhibit
- Experience
- Hands-on, interactive exhibits promoting learning by doing
- Parking
- Free lot on Appleton St., paid garages available, free on weekends/holidays
What visitors say
I bring my 1-year-old and 5-year-old here all the time, especially in the winter, and we absolutely love it! There are so many activities for kids of all ages — water play, an indoor playground, a sensory room for kids with special…
AMAZING! A hidden gem. Incredibly interactive for kids. My grandson is 5 and fit right in. Many younger and older ones too. We'll organized. Clean. Safe. Very well staffed; everyone was so very nice, engaged and helpful. The diverse…
Rainy day fun for me and my grandson. It was his first time there and he loved it! The staff is great! Very friendly and helpful!
From 887 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The Curvy Climber is the museum's signature exhibit that children can visit repeatedly to discover new ways to play, encouraging creative reuse of the same space
- The museum includes a sensory room specifically designed for children with special needs, demonstrating inclusive exhibit design
- The museum features a mock TV studio as part of its interactive exhibits, combining art, science, and daily life learning through hands-on play
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