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| - This is a great museum for toddlers and preschool age children. School age children will not be nearly as entertained in my opinion as some of the areas are geared towards imaginative play and cause/effect, which they would figure out faster. Obviously, expect crowds as the museum is still new and it's cold out. While it was a bit of a zoo, I did appreciate that it forced my toddler to get along with other kids.
Admission is 12 dollars a person, unless you're under age 1. So if at least three people are going once, you might as well get the membership that day if you plan to return at least two more times within the year.
Appreciated some of the amenities, such as lockers and bins to put your items, water bottle refilling station, and cafeteria where you can bring in your own lunch (packed or ordered out!). What a relief that you don't have to be suckered into buying a 5 dollar pizza that your child won't finish. Thank you Children's Museum for recognizing that and encouraging families to bring their own snacks and meals. There's a quiet room for children who need a low stimulation environment. And, the museum is very supportive of nursing mothers!!! I saw several nursing pillows throughout the museum.
As for the exhibits, the top floor is doll houses and a couple play areas. Everybody seems to hit the water and playhouse area first so I recommend going to the top floor first where it's likely to be less busy and can play calmly for a bit.
There is a big room for arts and crafts. I was surprised that there wasn't a staff person there to guide us or just monitor the area. The crafts are easy to do, but it seems like it would get crazy if there are several families in there. Bonus: they have some of the Chinese zodiac statues on display out the window from this area that young children may enjoy.
The water room is well done in that there are two water stations as well as a couple of other interactive exhibits (magnetic tiles, bubbles). This room is a little smaller and gets quite crowded. They have smocks on hand, but I recommend bringing another pair of clothes just in case.
Lastly, there is the wooden playground structure where children can climb up and crawl through various spaces. There is also a reading nook and some imaginative play areas. This was the craziest area and either you have to follow your child's every move or just accept that they are playing and let them go.
What I loved most about this museum is that it's focused on play and not learning facts. This is what kids need these days and to my recollection there are no screens!!! I'm excited to have this museum open just in time for me and my little kiddos to enjoy it.
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