Children’s Museums & Discovery Centers

Spark your little one’s curiosity! Explore our hand-picked guide to the best children’s museums, science centers, and discovery spaces across the United States.

Adventure awaits around every corner. From giant walk-through hearts to underwater touch tanks, from kid-sized cities to real space shuttles, children’s museums are where tiny hands discover big ideas. Whether your little explorer loves dinosaurs, rocket ships, paint brushes, or building blocks, there’s a magical place waiting for them.

We’ve curated 180 incredible museums and discovery centers across all 50 states plus Washington D.C. Each one is a place where kids can touch, play, experiment, and wonder. Select your state below to find amazing places to explore near you!

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Alabama 4 museums Alaska 2 museums Arizona 4 museums Arkansas 3 museums California 11 museums Colorado 4 museums Connecticut 3 museums Delaware 2 museums Florida 8 museums Georgia 3 museums Hawaii 2 museums Idaho 2 museums Illinois 5 museums Indiana 4 museums Iowa 3 museums Kansas 3 museums Kentucky 2 museums Louisiana 3 museums Maine 2 museums Maryland 3 museums Massachusetts 4 museums Michigan 4 museums Minnesota 3 museums Mississippi 2 museums Missouri 4 museums Montana 2 museums Nebraska 3 museums Nevada 2 museums New Hampshire 3 museums New Jersey 3 museums New Mexico 3 museums New York 7 museums North Carolina 4 museums North Dakota 2 museums Ohio 5 museums Oklahoma 3 museums Oregon 3 museums Pennsylvania 6 museums Rhode Island 1 museum South Carolina 3 museums South Dakota 2 museums Tennessee 4 museums Texas 8 museums Utah 4 museums Vermont 2 museums Virginia 4 museums Washington 5 museums Washington D.C. 3 museums West Virginia 2 museums Wisconsin 4 museums Wyoming 2 museums