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We’re open 7 days/week from March 1 to April 20 Learn More

Birthday Parties

Celebrate birthdays at the Museum!

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think play and create with us all year long!

shaping the next generation of leaders

At The New Children’s Museum, we believe play and art-making promote the skills that our future leaders need: creativity, confidence, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, collaboration, resiliency and optimism. Watch our video to learn more!

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Calendar

Upcoming Events

  1. Mar
    26

    Spring Day Camp: Adventures in Color

    9am-4pm
  2. Mar
    27

    Spring Day Camp: Edible Art

    9am-4pm
  3. Mar
    28

    Spring Day Camp: From A to Zine

    9am-4pm
  4. Mar
    29

    Spring Day Camp: Printmaker’s Studio

    9am-4pm
  5. Mar
    29

    ScholarShare 529 Toddler Time: Finger Painting Friday

    10am-11:30am

why play + art matter

Art inspires innovation

We believe that all children should have access to the creative process and arts of the highest quality. We believe the arts play a critical role in children’s creative, emotional and intellectual development.


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  • Perfect weather to paint our Flower Truck 🎨
  • Our quarterly 21+ event is back on Thursday, April 11! Join us from 6:30-8:30pm for free food + beverage tastings from local downtown restaurants, live music performed by Aquile from @nbcTheVoice, a virtual reality experience and a chance to win up to $50 gift cards to participating restaurants. Plus, enjoy pub games, a hands-on art activity + full access to our many art installations. Tickets available at thinkplaycreate.org/drink-play-create Pre-sale tickets: $25 Day-of tickets: $35
  • Did you know you can host your birthday party at the Museum? 🥳 Celebrate in our special party room and enjoy free admission for your guests, discounts in our pop-up shop and on memberships, full access to our hands-on installations + more! Details available on our website.
  • We’re one of 30 finalists for the 2019 National Medal for Museum and Library Services! Tomorrow, we want to hear your stories about the Museum and how it has impacted you. Share your experience on Twitter + Facebook! Be sure to tag us, The Institute of Museum and Library Services and hashtag #IMLSmedals 💛
  • For a summer full of exploration, creativity and fun, check out our summer camps 🎨💛 Hurry, spots fill up fast! Registration info available on our website.
  • Smile, we’re open! We’re celebrating Spring Break by staying open 7 days a week until April 20 🤩 Come visit!

Accessibility Mornings!

Our next Accessibility Mornings is April 13 from 8-9:30am! This event give special needs families the opportunity to explore the Museum before we open to the public. Register here!