Children’s Museums in Ohio

Visit Ohio’s top children’s museums! Discover engaging exhibits, exciting learning areas, and expert tips for an unforgettable family outing.

Ranked in Alphabetical Order

  1. AHA! A Hands-On Adventure – Lancaster, OH
  2. Akron Children’s Museum – Akron, OH
  3. Boonshoft Museum of Discovery – Dayton, OH
  4. Candyland Children’s Museum – Portsmouth, OH
  5. Cincinnati Museum Center – The Children’s Museum – Cincinnati, OH
  6. The Children’s Museum of Cleveland – Cleveland, OH

#1 AHA! A Hands-On Adventure

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Address: 1708 River Valley Cir N, Lancaster, OH 43130
Phone: 740-653-1010
Website: https://www.aha4kids.org/
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Over 60 hands-on exhibits, including a fishing pond, honeycomb climbing structure, and a water table

Outdoor 'Nature Playscape' includes a replica covered bridge, canal boat, and vegetable gardens

Free parking

#2 Akron Children’s Museum

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Address: 216 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308
Phone: 330-396-6103
Website: https://www.akronkids.org/
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Diverse range of interactive exhibits promoting learning through play, including the Akron Express, Wind & Air, Discovery Ramps, and a farmer's market

Conveniently located in downtown near many food options

Free nearby parking on weekends

#3 Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

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Address: 2600 Deweese Pkwy, Dayton, OH 45414
Phone: 937-275-7431
Website: https://www.boonshoftmuseum.org/
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Two floors of interactive exhibits, including the Discovery Zoo with over 150 animals

Planetarium shows and zoo is included with admission

Free parking

#4 Candyland Children’s Museum

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Address: 202 Market St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Phone: 740-302-3803
Website: https://www.candylandmuseum.com/
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Three floors of interactive exhibits promoting imaginative play, including a two-story climbing structure and ninja warrior course

Dedicated area for infants and toddlers

Free parking

#5 Cincinnati Museum Center – The Children’s Museum

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Address: 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45203
Phone: 513-287-7000
Website: https://www.cincymuseum.org/
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Admission includes Children's Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science and Cincinnati History Museum

Wide variety of interactive exhibits, including three-story adventure-based wilderness

On-site dining options available

#6 The Children’s Museum of Cleveland

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Address: 3813 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216-791-7114
Website: https://cmcleveland.org/
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Diverse range of interactive exhibits promoting creativity and learning, including a two-story climbing structure

Dedicated area for infants and toddlers

Free parking