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Visitor tip
Don't miss the reptile encounters with staff - they actively hold and let children interact with bearded dragons, tortoises, snakes, and other live animals. This is a signature experience that sets this museum apart. Check the Lizardry program for hands-on reptile experiences.
Visitor tip
Book an after-hours birthday party or private event for a personalized experience. The museum offers flexible scheduling any day of the week depending on availability, making it ideal for group celebrations or quiet visits.
About Upper Peninsula Children's Museum
Hands-on exhibits on science & culture. Interactive exhibits on natural science, culture & history, geared to kids aged 3 to 13.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Location
- Marquette, Michigan
- Highlights
- Child-designed interactive exhibits, hands-on science and art exploration, climbing and creative play
- Admission
- Children 2-17: $9, Adults: $7, Family Pass: $35
What visitors say
First time for my great grandson Archer. He happily explored most of the museum. The staff were super helpful & welcoming. The greeters by the door were holding the bearded dragons & made us feel welcomed. They were also quite…
Okay, so Marquette's children's museum is so cool!! Designed with the assistance of 9 year olds, this interactive world was built in 1997. Surrounded by fun, creativity, and learning, the kiddos get to safely explore and play. Reptile…
We brought our 9 and 10 year-old children here for an afternoon. They were very well entertained for two hours and we probably could have stayed longer. They enjoyed playing in the grocery store, enjoyed the airplane, news casting on…
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Did You Know?
- The museum was designed with the assistance of 9-year-olds, making it a unique example of child-centered exhibit design where children directly shaped the educational spaces they use
- The museum offers free memberships for families who need them most, demonstrating a commitment to equitable access to educational resources
- The Lizardry program features hands-on reptile experiences where children can hold and interact with live animals including tortoises, snakes, bearded dragons, and iguanas, staffed by knowledgeable educators
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