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Art & creativity Play
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Screenshot of Hamilton Children's Museum
91/100 · ages 1–7

Hamilton Children's Museum

Hands-on galleries and self-directed play that help young children learn through imagination, movement, and discovery.

WebsitePhysical placeExperiments & projectsMuseums & places
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Screenshot of Explore & More Children's Museum

Explore & More Children's Museum

Play-based exhibits and family learning experiences that invite children to explore, imagine, and build confidence.

WebsitePhysical placeExperiments & projectsMuseums & places
0–10 · Paid89
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Early Start Discovery Space

The University of Wollongong’s Early Start Discovery Space is a research-backed children’s museum with interactive play experiences, public programmes, and learn-through-play opportunities for young children and their adults.

WebsiteYouTubePhysical placeGames & interactivesMuseums & places
0–10 · Paid visit; ticketing is handled by the official venue88
Screenshot of PlayWorks™ — Children’s Museum of Manhattan

PlayWorks™ — Children’s Museum of Manhattan

A birth-to-four learning space combining music, movement, stories, sensory art, puzzles, engineering, and pretend play through daily programs.

WebsitePhysical placeGames & interactivesMuseums & places
0–4 · Paid museum admission87
Screenshot of Children’s Museum of Manhattan Mobile Guide

Children’s Museum of Manhattan Mobile Guide

The Children’s Museum of Manhattan’s Bloomberg Connects mobile guide offers a PlayWorks audio tour, at-home art projects, parenting resources, and activities that extend museum learning beyond the building.

WebsitePhysical placeExperiments & projectsMuseums & places
2–10 · Free guide; museum admission separate86
Screenshot of Lincoln Children’s Museum

Lincoln Children’s Museum

Lincoln Children’s Museum is a hands-on play and learning venue where children and grown-ups explore interactive exhibits, field trips, and curriculum-linked experiences.

WebsitePhysical placeExperiments & projectsGames & interactives
0–12 with adult · Paid admission; Museums for All and free mornings available86
Screenshot of London Children's Museum

London Children's Museum

Hands-on play, art, science, early learning, family programs, and child-led exhibits at a children's museum in London, Ontario.

WebsitePhysical placeExperiments & projectsMuseums & places
0–10 · Paid86
Screenshot of Association of Children’s Museums Empowering Young Minds

Association of Children’s Museums Empowering Young Minds

The Association of Children’s Museums Empowering Young Minds podcast explores playful learning, children’s museums, childhood education, belonging, access, and ways families and educators can support children’s curiosity.

WebsitePodcastGames & interactivesPodcasts & audio
3–12 · Free podcast85
Screenshot of Kohl Children’s Museum Classroom Activities

Kohl Children’s Museum Classroom Activities

Kohl Children’s Museum classroom activities provide playful language, movement, storytelling, and inquiry ideas for educators and young learners.

WebsiteGames & interactivesTeacher & classroom resources
3–8; activity-specific · Free public resources85
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Children’s Museum Cleveland Programs

Children’s Museum Cleveland’s official programs hub helps families find child-centered museum learning, play, and educational events.

WebsitePrograms & challengesWebsites & online learning
0–10 · Program access varies; official museum schedule80
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