





Children's Museums
The Children's Museum of Southern Oregon
📍 413 W Main St, Medford, OR 97501🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 12–5 PM |
About The Children's Museum of Southern Oregon
Children's museum with classes & events. Nonprofit children's museum offering classes, events & exhibits for children ages 8 & under. The museum features The Annex: Clay & Culinary Studio, a dedicated creative space combining art and cooking education. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 621 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Best For
- All ages, particularly kids 5-12
- Highlights
- 30+ hands-on exhibits, Clay & Culinary Studio, daily rotating programs in art, science, and literacy
- Location
- 413 W Main St, Medford, OR 97501
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum features The Annex: Clay & Culinary Studio, a dedicated creative space combining art and cooking education
- Houses The Ivy School preschool on-site, integrating early childhood education directly within the museum
- Offers 9-week Summer Clubs for ages 5-12, providing extended educational programming beyond typical museum visits
- Features over 30 interactive exhibits spanning art, science, and literacy spaces with daily rotating programs included in admission
- Voted 'Best Place to Entertain the Kids' in Medford with a 4.8 rating from 621 reviews, demonstrating strong community recognition
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan for at least 3 hours to explore the museum, as visitors report there's still more to see after spending this amount of time. With 30+ exhibits across art, science, and literacy spaces, you'll want adequate time to enjoy multiple interactive stations without feeling rushed.
- Visit on May 24th for the Free Day in honor of Lyn Hennion to save on admission while still accessing all rotating daily programs and interactive exhibits included with entry.
- Start with the hands-on discovery areas like the train table and construction simulation, then move to the water, air, and light experiments. These exhibits are highlighted as particularly engaging for young children and generate the most enthusiasm from visitors.
- Bring your toddlers and young children (ages 2+) knowing the museum is specifically designed as a safe, climate-controlled, and meticulously clean environment perfect for sensory exploration and early childhood development through STEM-based tactile play.
- Take advantage of the free daily rotating programs in art, science, and literacy included with admission. These structured activities add educational value beyond self-guided exhibit exploration and are voted as part of what makes this the Best Place to Entertain Kids in Medford.
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