Important Note: The Carousel will be closed for annual maintenance Aug. 26–Sept. 27, 2024. Thank you for your patience while we work to preserve this historic collection item.

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Sculpture of dinosaurs bursting out of the museum with a giant pruple microphone and wearing Taylor Swift-inspired friendship bracelets.
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Child wearing dress shooting a basketball.
Keep score in smiles
Family fun is a slam dunk in our outdoor sports wonderland. Get in the Game Keep score in smiles Get in the Game
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Family walking into the Mandela exhibit.
Explore Nelson Mandela's story
Mandela: The Official Exhibition is open through Jan. 20, 2025. Learn More Explore Nelson Mandela's story Learn More
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Child riding shooting horse on the Carousel.
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Four grown-ups wearing brightly colored costumes in Dinosphere exhibit.
Halloween After Dark
A howlingly good party for ghouls and goblins age 21+. Buy Tickets Halloween After Dark Buy Tickets
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Comic book
Meet artist and author Coco Fox
Celebrate the release of Let's Go, Coco! Learn More Meet artist and author Coco Fox Learn More

Welcome to the world's biggest and best children's museum!

Hours & Admission
Today's Hours
Indoor:
10 am—5 pm
Outdoor:
10 am—5 pm
Our outdoor experiences are weather dependent.
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Calendar of Events

Kid's Ages:

Family Favorites:

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Twilight Fright.
Stem Exploration Day.
Witch Way Road Trip Haunted House tickets.
Make the Friendship Bracelets Sept. 21 and 22.

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