Children's Museums
Amelia Park Children's Museum
📍 29 S Broad St, Westfield, MA 01085🕐 Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–4 PM |
About Amelia Park Children's Museum
Interactive exhibits & crafts for kids. Space-themed area, a mini interactive town & other hands-on exhibits at this family destination. Features 15 distinct hands-on exhibits including a space exploration exhibit, Farm in the Woods outdoor adventure space, and a dinosaur bones discovery area, designed for children ages 1-7. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 378 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Best For
- Ages 1-7
- Location
- Westfield, MA
- Hours
- Thursday-Tuesday, 9am-4pm (Closed Wednesdays)
- Highlights
- 15 hands-on exhibits, space exploration, Farm in the Woods outdoor space
💡 Did You Know?
- Features 15 distinct hands-on exhibits including a space exploration exhibit, Farm in the Woods outdoor adventure space, and a dinosaur bones discovery area, designed for children ages 1-7
- Offers structured daily programs at 10am and 1pm, plus themed weekly interactive exhibits (Build It on Mondays, STEM Lab on Fridays, etc.), providing consistent educational programming
- An outdoor play and learning space was under development with completion expected by end of summer, representing a significant expansion to the facility
- Provides financial assistance for qualifying Westfield residents and operates a membership program, making it accessible to diverse economic backgrounds in the community
💬 What Visitors Say
- Arrive at 10am or 1pm to catch the daily structured programs, which provide guided educational activities and break up unstructured play time
- This is primarily a hands-on play space rather than a traditional museum—focus on interactive exhibits like the dinosaur digging area and rocket ship rather than expecting extensive educational displays
- Plan 2-3 hours for your visit; the venue is compact enough to see most areas while standing, making it manageable for parents supervising multiple children
- Purchase a membership if visiting more than 3-4 times per year, as reviews indicate the museum is reasonably priced and members report frequent return visits
- Bring your own food and snacks (nut-free) to save money, as the cafeteria area has no meal options on-site, only snacks for purchase
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