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Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Name: Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
Address: 813 N Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701, Carson City, NV, US
Telephone: (775) 884-2226
Rating: 4.3

★★★★☆ 4.3 (349 reviews)

📍 813 N Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701

📞 (775) 884-2226

🌐 cmnn.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday	10 AM–4:30 PM
Friday	10 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday	10 AM–4:30 PM
Sunday	10 AM–3 PM

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About Children's Museum of Northern Nevada

Interactive exhibits for kids & events. Long-standing, festive museum offering a variety of interactive exhibits for kids & special events. The museum offers recurring STEAM activities on Tuesday afternoons (2:00-4:00pm) and art studio sessions on Wednesday and Friday afternoons (2:00-4:00pm), with story time programs on Wednesday mornings and Sunday afternoons. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 349 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Children's Museum
Location: Carson, Nevada
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4:30pm, Sunday 10am-3pm (closed Mondays)
Admission: Adults $3, Children 1-12 $10, Infants free
Programs: STEAM activities, Art Studio, Storytime

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The museum offers recurring STEAM activities on Tuesday afternoons (2:00-4:00pm) and art studio sessions on Wednesday and Friday afternoons (2:00-4:00pm), with story time programs on Wednesday mornings and Sunday afternoons
🏛️Children's Museum of Northern Nevada has a long-standing history as a festive institution, with visitors noting they attended as children on field trips and are now returning with their own daughters
⭐The museum features a unique 'engineer train driving' interactive exhibit where children can operate a train, mentioned as a notable highlight by visitors
⭐The admission pricing structure charges $10 for children ages 1-12, $3 for adults 13+, and free admission for infants, making it one of the more affordable children's museums

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan to spend 2-3 hours to fully experience all themed rooms, interactive play areas, and activities. The museum is compact but content-rich, so budget adequate time rather than treating it as a quick stop.
💡Best suited for children ages 2-10 years old. Teenagers and older children may find limited appeal, so adjust your visit expectations and group composition accordingly.
🕐Visit on Wednesday or Friday afternoons (2:00-4:00pm) for structured Art Studio activities, or Wednesday mornings (10:30am) and Sunday afternoons (1:00pm) for Storytime. These programmed activities add educational value beyond free play.
💬Consider purchasing a membership if you plan multiple visits, as recent price increases ($10 per child) make memberships more worthwhile. As a nonprofit, membership programs offer better value than repeated day visits.
💡Don't miss the train driving engineer activity in the science area on the bottom floor—it's a highlight mentioned by visitors that adds hands-on STEAM learning to the experience.