Children’s Museums in Michigan
Uncover Michigan’s top children’s museums! Explore engaging exhibits, creative learning spaces, and expert tips for a fantastic family outing.
Ranked in Alphabetical Order
- Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum – Ann Arbor, MI
- Curious Kids’ Museum – St. Joseph, MI
- Grand Rapids Children’s Museum – Grand Rapids, MI
- Great Lakes Children’s Museum – Traverse City, MI
- Impression 5 Science Center – Lansing, MI
- Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum – Albion, MI
- Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum – Saginaw, MI
- Pleasant Discovery Museum – Mt. Pleasant, MI
#1 Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Phone: 734-995-5439
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Historic fire station turned into Children’s museum
Over 40,000 sq. ft with more than 250 interactive exhibits across 10 galleries
Conveniently located in downtown near many food options
#2 Curious Kids’ Museum
Phone: 269-983-2543
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Two floors of interactive exhibits designed for imagination and educational play, including a farmer's market, vet clinic, and TV station
Dedicated area for infants and toddlers
Limited free street parking during the summer (check museum website)
#3 Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
Phone: 616-235-4726
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Two floors of hands-on interactive exhibits and daily drop-in programs
Dedicated infant and toddler programming available a few hours throughout the week
Conveniently located in downtown near many food options
#4 Great Lakes Children’s Museum
Address: 3200 W South Airport Road, Suite 420, Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone: 213-932-4526
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Interactive exhibits designed to spark creativity and curiosity, including the Playhouse, Lighthouse Tower, and Toddler Beach
Conveniently located near many food options at the mall
Free parking
#5 Impression 5 Science Center
Phone: 517-485-8116
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80,000 sq. ft with extensive range of interactive STEM-focused exhibits
Dedicated area for infants and toddlers
Conveniently located in downtown near many food options
#6 Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum
Phone: 517-629-8023
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Wide variety of engaging exhibits that spark imaginative play
Educational exhibits include 'The Wonder Wing', designed to explore water, wind, and sound
Conveniently located in downtown near many food options
#7 Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum
Phone: 989-399-6626
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Over 16,000 sq. ft of hands-on exhibits, including water play areas and interactive stations
Dedicated area for infants and toddlers
Free parking
#8 Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum
Phone: 989-317-3221
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Diverse interactive exhibits catering to various age groups, including the "Beemazium" exploring the science of bees and "Exploratorium" with air-powered rocket launcher
Dedicated area for infants and toddlers
Free parking