Children's Museums
Northeast Texas Children's Museum
📍 100 Maple St, Commerce, TX 75428🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- MultiBall interactive activity
- Admission
- Free (0-23 months), $8 (2-16 years), $8 (17+ years)
- Hours
- Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 AM-4:30 PM, Sunday-Monday Closed
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum features a real airplane and real rowboat inside the building, along with actual cars and airplane seats, creating an immersive hands-on exploration experience
- The museum includes an organic music garden outdoor exhibit where children can create sound and rhythm, representing an innovative approach to sensory play
- The MultiBall interactive tube blower ball run is a featured highlight that allows children to watch balls zoom through pipes in real-time
- The museum maintains an exceptionally high 4.6-star rating across 415 reviews, with reviewers consistently praising it as a 'hidden gem' comparable to major children's museums despite its rural Commerce, TX location
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan to spend 2-3 hours minimum to explore all exhibits. The museum features multiple interactive areas including a MultiBall tube run, fossil digs, slides, and several role-play spaces (restaurant, vet clinic, gas station, police station), plus outdoor attractions like a ship, sand pit, and organic music garden. Visitors with varied ages (toddlers through teens) report having plenty to keep everyone engaged.
- The tube blower ball run (MultiBall interactive exhibit) is a major highlight that captivates children for extended periods. Start here or return to it when energy levels are high to maximize enjoyment of this signature attraction.
- This is a great destination for multi-age families. Reviews confirm the museum successfully engages children from nearly 2 years old through their teens simultaneously, with toddlers enjoying safe outdoor exploration and older children finding engaging activities.
- Check the website calendar and Facebook page before visiting to confirm hours and check for closings, especially important since the museum is in a rural area. The venue offers party planning and gift certificates, which are affordable gift options for the $8 admission price per person.
- Cell service can be limited in the rural Commerce, TX area—plan accordingly by having directions downloaded or sharing location info with companions before arrival. The museum does not currently offer guest WiFi.
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