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Discover hands-on exhibits, joyful learning, and meaningful moments designed for curious minds and growing families. From interactive play zones to engaging programs, every visit encourages creativity, problem-solving, and social connection. Seasonal events, camps, and celebrations give kids new ways to explore while parents enjoy a welcoming, accessible space. Located in the heart of downtown, the Childrens Museum of Phoenix inspires imagination through play-based experiences that support early learning and lifelong curiosity. Whether planning a spontaneous outing or a special occasion, this destination offers safe, enriching fun that turns ordinary days into memorable adventures for children of all ages everywhere today.
Museum Calendar
Events
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Thing-a-ma-jigs
Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesUsing recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Thing-a-ma-jigs are sponsored by Talking Stick Resort for July's School House Prep Month.
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Magnetic Messages
Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesIt’s School House Prep Month! Head up to the Star Bar on the 2nd floor and explore Magnetic Messages. This is a word-play experience where [...]
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It’s School House Prep Month!
Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesGet your little learners ready for the new school year with hands-on programs that make learning feel like play. From math activities to literacy fun [...]
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The Threads That Connect Us
Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesExperience our art studio reimagined as an immersive space for exploration and making. Inspired by weaving and loom-based practices, visitors of all ages are invited [...]
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Harmonius Handbells
Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesIt's Music & Sound Month at the Museum. Visit Star Bar on our 2nd floor to play the sweet-sounding bells! Follow along with the sheet [...]
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Front Row Friday with @rayofhopemt!
Board-certified music therapist, Emily Martin, joins the Children`s Museum of Phoenix in celebrating Music & Sound Month with music therapy classes, a parent-child adventure where little ones build positive skills facilitated through music!
📅 August 7 | 10:30am & 11:30am
👶 Designed for ages 2-5 years
✔️ RSVP Required
Music therapy offers toddlers a creative and soothing way to enhance emotional, cognitive, and social development, helping them build communication skills, improve motor coordination, and express themselves in a joyful and supportive environment. Through her music therapy classes, Emily teaches young children to harness positive affirmations as a powerful tool for building self-esteem, resilience, and a positive mindset.
This program is free with paid Museum admission. Spots are limited, sign up at admissions upon arrival.
Join us for Front Row Friday, a brand new program series featuring community partners from the music world! 🎶
Guests will explore music through performances and interactive lessons instructed by a new community partner each week in August in honor of Music & Sound Month!
🎵August 7 - Music Therapy with @rayofhopemt
🎵August 14 - Interactive Violin Performance with @sirrena_lai
🎵August 21 - Soran Bushi with @jfgphx
🎵August 28 - Music Therapy with @higheroctavehealing
Front Row Friday programs are included with paid Museum admission.
We`re proud to announce that we`ve been named #1 on Kids Out And About`s Top 20 Places to Take Kids in Phoenix, a readers` choice award! 🎉
We want to thank everyone from our amazing community for helping us achieve this award. Thanks to your support, we are able to continue offering amazing experiences and opportunities for children across the valley and beyond!
🎉The fun doesn`t have to end after one visit! 🎉
Become a Member of the Children`s Museum and unlock a year of imagination, adventure, and hands-on fun. 💜 Best of all, most memberships pay for themselves in fewer than 5 visits!
Membership Perks Include:
🎟️ FREE admission for a full year
🛍️ 10% off at aMUSE Toys & Fun Stuff & Delish Café
🎂 Special birthday party rates
🎁 2 complimentary guest passes
🌟 Exclusive member-only events & exhibit previews
…and SO much more!
Ready to join the fun?
🏛️ Visit our Admissions Desk
☎️ Call (602) 253-0501 ext. 1
🔗 Join online via the link in our bio!
Connect to your inner artist through sensory play! 🎨
Professional artist and finger painter, Hailey Jo Art, will guide families in using their hands to create a true masterpiece. Your art may even be displayed on the walls of the Museum!
🗓Friday, July 31 | 10AM-12PM
📍2nd Floor Glassroom | Children`s Museum of Phoenix
This program is free with paid Museum admission on $19 per person. Children under the age of 1 and Members receive free admission.
Celebrate the end of the summer season with Spirit Week at the Children`s Museum of Phoenix! Our staff will be following a different dress-up theme each day, and we want to invite our guests to join in on the fun!
💤07/28 Pajama Day - Wear your coziest pajamas
🤪07/29 Wacky Wednesday - Accessories with silly socks, jovial jewelry, and amusing adornments
☀07/30 Summer Sun Day - Sunnies, beach wear, and anything that screams SUMMER is highly encouraged
🏅07/31 Team Spirit - Put on your favorite jersey or sports cap and get ready to cheer on your team
💬08/01 Saturday Morning Cartoons - Show off your favorite animated show or movie with a cartoon t-shirt, or even a costume
There’s something for everyone at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix - even circus performers! 🎪
Our friends from @ringling visited the Museum to showcase their talents for our guests, and afterwards they got to explore our exhibits and let their inner child run wild!
Don’t forget to grab your tickets to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents the Greatest Show on Earth at @mortgagematchupcenter July 23-26! ⭐️
Featuring…
🎤 MC Extraordinaire @madisonembrey
🚲 Unicycling World Champion @mimoseedler
🤹 Master Juggler & Stuntman @rigocardenas26
🤸♂️ Trapeze Artist @billnyethecircusguy
Music by Benjamin Tissot
Thanks for joining us for a showstopping morning at the Children`s Museum of Phoenix! We are so incredibly thankful to the amazing performers from @ringling who visited the Museum this morning to showcase their skills and teach our visitors some tricks of the trade. They even got to explore and play around the Museum! 🤹♂️🤸
Don`t forget to grab your tickets for Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Presents the Greatest Show on Earth at @mortgagematchupcenter July 23rd-26th! 🎪
