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Location
Visitor tip
Start with the construction area and mini-town exhibits — these are highlighted as standout attractions where kids can wear realistic work gear, operate machinery during designated hours, and engage in hands-on learning about tools, safety, and building.
Best time
Visit on the first Friday of each month when the museum stays open until 6pm for extended hours, or during weekday mornings to potentially avoid peak crowds typical of weekend visits.
Visitor tip
Note the museum's strict food/drink policy applies indoors — medical exceptions for conditions like diabetes should be discussed directly with staff upon arrival to avoid conflicts during visits or birthday parties.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Highlights
- Rock climbing, Lego blocks, dress-up stage, building and crafting areas
- Hours
- Tue-Wed 10am-2pm, Thu-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm (closed Mondays)
- Location
- Downtown Roanoke, 3rd floor Center in the Square
What visitors say
Fun place for kids! My twins are 2 and had a blast. So many play areas with different things to do. They loved the aquariums at the entrance!
Some of the rudest people I’ve ever dealt with. I will not be having any birthday parties here again. My daughter is a Type 1 Diabetic, and she was having an emergency low for blood sugar. I tried to quickly feed her , and was told I…
This place is absolutely amazing! It's set up just like a little town, complete with a road painted on the floor that takes you to the various exhibits, which are child-sized versions of stores, a bank, hospital, dentist, food court,…
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Did You Know?
- Kids Square operates a traveling museum program called 'Kids Square Express' that serves schools and community events throughout the week (Tuesday-Friday 9am-2pm), bringing hands-on STEAM exhibits beyond the physical museum location
- The museum features operational kid-sized CAT construction equipment that children can operate during designated hours using the same controls as real adult machinery, teaching practical construction and equipment operation skills
- The museum is designed as a miniature town layout with a painted road on the floor connecting child-sized replicas of real-world locations including a bank, hospital, dentist, food court, and retail stores for immersive role-play learning
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