Phoenix
The Children's Museum of Phoenix is a hands-on, interactive children's museum located in the historic Monroe School Building in downtown Phoenix. Spread across three floors and over 48,000 sq ft, it offers more than 300 play experiences designed for children from birth to age 10, with an emphasis on early childhood education and school readiness. The museum hosts seasonal events, birthday parties, camps, and educational programs, and also features an outdoor play area.
215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Tue-Sun 9 AM-4 PM
A field trip experience for 335 students at the Children's Museum of Phoenix, featuring hands-on learning activities and interactive exhibits.
A private gathering for homeschooling families to connect, socialize, and explore the museum together with refreshments and community support.
Create unique art projects from recycled materials at this hands-on workshop for kids. Bring your imagination and leave with a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Hands-on weaving workshop for kids at the Children's Museum during May-ker Month. Create your own woven projects at the Star Bar pop-up station.
Create your own polka dot collage inspired by the iconic artist Yayoi Kusama at this hands-on workshop for all ages.
An interactive program for babies and toddlers under 3 in a dedicated exhibit space, with educator-led activities designed to encourage exploration and early learning.
Music education sessions designed for toddlers and preschoolers featuring singing and hands-on instrument play to spark early musical development.
A hands-on art workshop where kids design and build spinning creations that blend artistic expression with physics and balance.
Create colorful tree art using bolts, washers, and nuts in this hands-on workshop at the Children's Museum of Phoenix.
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Welcome!
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Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
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It's May-ker Month at the Children's Museum of Phoenix. Stop by the Star Bar on the 2nd floor for hands-on, tactile activities at the pop-up Weaving Discovery Station.
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Be inspired by Yayoi Kusama as you make a “Polka Dot Collage!"
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Make art with string! Using cardboard shapes and colorful string, participants will explore patterns, shapes, and repetition to create unique designs. This hands‑on program encourages [...]
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Sessions at 10:30 and 11:30 AM. Toddlers and preschoolers will explore different genres of dance and fun themes while learning basic dance and movement skills through imaginative play.
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Explore the world of art in 3 dimensions. Design, build and create various sculptures with wire. What unique creations can you come up with?
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Join the Garden Specialist at the Children's Garden to explore nature, water the plants, and discover new colorful blooms.
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Members-Only Extended Play Hours are held on the third Friday of each month from 4pm to 7pm at the Children's Museum of Phoenix. This event is open to museum members only.
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Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
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It's May-ker Month at the Children's Museum of Phoenix. Stop by the Star Bar on the 2nd floor for hands-on, tactile activities at the pop-up Weaving Discovery Station.
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Be inspired by Yayoi Kusama as you make a “Polka Dot Collage!"
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Bounce around in bubbles galore when the Foam Zone officially opens for the season on Saturday, May 16th! With the Foam Zone outside AND three floors and [...]
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Aimee Little, from YouTube's Miss Aimee Littles, will be at the Children's Museum of Phoenix this Saturday for a meet-and-greet in the JLP classroom.
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Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
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It's May-ker Month at the Children's Museum of Phoenix. Stop by the Star Bar on the 2nd floor for hands-on, tactile activities at the pop-up Weaving Discovery Station.
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Be inspired by Yayoi Kusama as you make a “Polka Dot Collage!"
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The Children's Museum of Phoenix is closed today. Regular hours are Tuesday–Sunday, 9am–4pm.
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Welcome!
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Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
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It\'s May-ker Month at the Children\'s Museum! Drop by the Star Bar on the 2nd floor and dive into hands-on, tactile fun at our pop-up [...]
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Discover the rich culture and history of the Chinese Zodiac while painting your own watercolor snake for 2026!
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Join our Weekly STEAM exploration program to explore STEAM concepts within our Monthly theme. This week we will try to find out what is \'inside\' [...]
Welcome!
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
It\'s May-ker Month at the Children\'s Museum! Drop by the Star Bar on the 2nd floor and dive into hands-on, tactile fun at our pop-up [...]
Discover the rich culture and history of the Chinese Zodiac while painting your own watercolor snake for 2026!
Held in our cozy Under‑3 exhibit, a program educator will be present to offer age‑appropriate provocations designed to spark curiosity, invite exploration, and support early [...]
Sessions at 10:30am & 11:30am Toddlers & Preschoolers are at the perfect age to begin their music education through singing and instrument play. We will [...]
Explore the world of art in 3 dimensions. Design, build and create various sculptures with wire. What unique creations can you come up with?
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
It\'s May-ker Month at the Children\'s Museum! Drop by the Star Bar on the 2nd floor and dive into hands-on, tactile fun at our pop-up [...]
Come get curious in the Children\'s Garden with our Garden Specialist! Ask all your nature questions, help us water the plants, discovery new colorful blooms, [...]
Discover the rich culture and history of the Chinese Zodiac while painting your own watercolor snake for 2026!
Come discover mindfulness skills that you and your child can learn and share to create happiness, comfort and fun through art and yoga classes put [...]
Sessions & 10:30am & 11:30am It\'s May-ker Month! Let\'s celebrate by building and designing delicious arts & crafts! We\'ll use cookie cutters to create different [...]
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
It\'s May-ker Month at the Children\'s Museum! Drop by the Star Bar on the 2nd floor and dive into hands-on, tactile fun at our pop-up [...]
Discover the rich culture and history of the Chinese Zodiac while painting your own watercolor snake for 2026!
Sessions at 10:30 & 11:30am Toddlers & Preschoolers will explore different genres of dance, fun themes and learn basic dance and movement skills through imaginative [...]
Come get curious in the Children\'s Garden with our Garden Specialist! Ask all your nature questions, help us water the plants, discovery new colorful blooms, [...]
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
It\'s May-ker Month at the Children\'s Museum! Drop by the Star Bar on the 2nd floor and dive into hands-on, tactile fun at our pop-up [...]
Discover the rich culture and history of the Chinese Zodiac while painting your own watercolor snake for 2026!
Come meet the Snow Sisters & Snowman on May 23rd and escape the summer heat with a little winter magic! Performance in the Atrium from [...]
Artist and teaching artist Bryson Bost creates abstract, intuitive artwork that encourages curiosity, creativity, and hands‑on exploration. Join Bryson this May‑ker’s Month as he invites [...]
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
It\'s May-ker Month at the Children\'s Museum! Drop by the Star Bar on the 2nd floor and dive into hands-on, tactile fun at our pop-up [...]
Discover the rich culture and history of the Chinese Zodiac while painting your own watercolor snake for 2026!
The Museum is open 7 days a week through Labor Day, 9am-4pm!
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
It\'s May-ker Month at the Children\'s Museum! Drop by the Star Bar on the 2nd floor and dive into hands-on, tactile fun at our pop-up [...]
Come get curious in the Children\'s Garden with our Garden Specialist! Ask all your nature questions, help us water the plants, discovery new colorful blooms, [...]
Create a silhouette on a colorful background!
Welcome!
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
It\'s May-ker Month at the Children\'s Museum! Drop by the Star Bar on the 2nd floor and dive into hands-on, tactile fun at our pop-up [...]
Create a silhouette on a colorful background!
Join our Weekly STEAM exploration program to explore STEAM concepts within our Monthly theme. This week we will try to find out what is \'inside\' [...]
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
It\'s May-ker Month at the Children\'s Museum! Drop by the Star Bar on the 2nd floor and dive into hands-on, tactile fun at our pop-up [...]
Create a silhouette on a colorful background!
Held in our cozy Under‑3 exhibit, a program educator will be present to offer age‑appropriate provocations designed to spark curiosity, invite exploration, and support early [...]
Playdough seems so simple, but so much learning is happening when we play with it. Come make and create at our playdough table and hear [...]
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
It\'s May-ker Month at the Children\'s Museum! Drop by the Star Bar on the 2nd floor and dive into hands-on, tactile fun at our pop-up [...]
Come get curious in the Children\'s Garden with our Garden Specialist! Ask all your nature questions, help us water the plants, discovery new colorful blooms, [...]
Create a silhouette on a colorful background!
Sessions at 10:30am & 11:30am Celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander month with a delicious treat! Taking inspiration from his Thai Peanut Noodle recipe, [...]
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
It\'s May-ker Month at the Children\'s Museum! Drop by the Star Bar on the 2nd floor and dive into hands-on, tactile fun at our pop-up [...]
Create a silhouette on a colorful background!
Ever think to make art out of the bolts and washers and nuts you have in your home? Now you can! Join us as we [...]
Sessions at 10:30 & 11:30am Toddlers & Preschoolers will explore different genres of dance, fun themes and learn basic dance and movement skills through imaginative [...]
Make art with string! Using cardboard shapes and colorful string, participants will explore patterns, shapes, and repetition to create unique designs. This hands‑on program encourages [...]
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
It\'s May-ker Month at the Children\'s Museum! Drop by the Star Bar on the 2nd floor and dive into hands-on, tactile fun at our pop-up [...]
Create a silhouette on a colorful background!
Join us as we celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month with music & hula! Kūliaikapono Hula Studio will perform hula kahiko (traditional) and [...]
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
It\'s May-ker Month at the Children\'s Museum! Drop by the Star Bar on the 2nd floor and dive into hands-on, tactile fun at our pop-up [...]
Create a silhouette on a colorful background!
A hands-on creative experience at the Children's Museum of Phoenix where young visitors explore color mixing and artistic techniques through interactive play.
A hands-on STEAM exploration session where kids experiment with scales, balancing, and weight concepts through interactive activities.
A field trip experience for a large group of 333 students at the Children's Museum of Phoenix, offering hands-on learning and interactive exhibits.
Create unique art projects from recycled materials at this hands-on workshop for kids. Bring your imagination and build one-of-a-kind masterpieces.
Hands-on weaving workshop for kids at the Children's Museum during May-ker Month. Drop in anytime between 9 AM and 4 PM to create your own woven designs at the Star Bar.
Create your own polka dot collage inspired by the iconic artist Yayoi Kusama at this hands-on workshop for all ages.
The Children's Museum of Phoenix is closed today, but welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 9 AM to 4 PM for hands-on learning and play.
Create unique art projects from recycled materials at this hands-on workshop for kids. Bring your imagination and build something one-of-a-kind.
Make handmade origami flower cards to give as Mother's Day gifts at this hands-on craft workshop for all ages.
Create a handmade bracelet at Star Bar—a thoughtful DIY gift-making activity perfect for Mother's Day.
Meet artist Bryson Bost for an interactive abstract art workshop celebrating creativity and hands-on exploration during Maker's Month at the Children's Museum of Phoenix.
Create unique art projects from recycled materials at this hands-on workshop for kids. Bring your imagination and build one-of-a-kind masterpieces.
Make handmade origami flower cards to give as Mother's Day gifts at this family-friendly craft workshop.
Create a handmade bracelet at Star Bar—a perfect personalized gift to celebrate someone special on Mother's Day.
Explore the Children's Garden with a specialist guide, water plants, and discover colorful blooms in this hands-on nature activity for young learners.
A hands-on art workshop where kids create tree sculptures using everyday hardware like bolts, washers, and nuts from home.
Toddlers and preschoolers explore dance genres, themes, and movement skills through imaginative play and creative expression at the Children's Museum of Phoenix.
Learn to fold beautiful origami roses with local artist Charlie Humme in a Mother's Day celebration workshop perfect for all ages.
A field trip experience at the Children's Museum of Phoenix designed for school groups and organized visitors.
Create unique art projects from recycled materials at this hands-on workshop for kids. Bring your imagination and build something one-of-a-kind.
Hands-on weaving workshop for kids at the Children's Museum during May-ker Month. Drop in anytime between 9 AM and 4 PM to create your own woven designs at the Star Bar.
Make handmade origami flower cards to give as Mother's Day gifts at this hands-on craft workshop for all ages.
Create colorful string art designs by exploring patterns and shapes with cardboard and string in this hands-on creative workshop for kids.
Hands-on cooking and STEM workshop for kids with Edible Ed at the Children's Museum, featuring two session times during May-ker Month.
Explore the Children's Garden with a specialist guide, water plants, and discover colorful blooms in this hands-on nature activity for young learners.
A field trip experience for 304 attendees at the Children's Museum of Phoenix, offering hands-on learning and interactive exhibits.
Create a unique art project from recycled materials at this hands-on workshop for kids. Bring your imagination and build something one-of-a-kind.
Hands-on weaving workshop at the Children's Museum during May-ker Month. Drop by the Star Bar on the 2nd floor for tactile creative fun.
Make handmade origami flower cards to give as Mother's Day gifts at this hands-on craft workshop for all ages.
A hands-on creative experience at the Children's Museum of Phoenix where young visitors explore color mixing and artistic techniques through interactive play.
A hands-on program for babies and toddlers under 3 in the museum's cozy exhibit space, with an educator guiding age-appropriate exploration and learning activities.
A field trip event for nearly 400 attendees at the Children's Museum of Phoenix, offering hands-on learning and exploration.
Create a unique art project from recycled materials at this hands-on workshop for kids. Bring your imagination and build something one-of-a-kind.
Hands-on weaving workshop at the Children's Museum during May-ker Month. Drop by the Star Bar on the 2nd floor for tactile creative fun.
Make handmade origami flower cards to give as Mother's Day gifts at this family-friendly craft workshop.
Hands-on sculpture workshop where kids design and build 3D wire creations. Perfect for young artists exploring their imagination and spatial thinking.
ASU students guide hands-on STEAM activities for elementary-age kids, exploring science, technology, engineering, and art through interactive museum exhibits.
A field trip experience for 144 students at the Children's Museum of Phoenix, offering hands-on learning and interactive exhibits.
Create a unique art project from recycled materials at this hands-on workshop for kids. Bring your imagination and build something one-of-a-kind.
Hands-on weaving workshop at the Children's Museum during May-ker Month. Drop by the Star Bar on the 2nd floor for tactile creative fun.
Make handmade origami flower cards to give as Mother's Day gifts at this hands-on craft workshop for all ages.
The Children's Museum of Phoenix is closed today but welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 9 AM to 4 PM for hands-on learning and play.
Create a munching, crunching caterpillar craft while learning about butterfly life cycles and observing real caterpillars transforming into butterflies.
Create a unique art project from recycled materials at this hands-on workshop for kids. Bring your imagination and build something one-of-a-kind.
Hands-on weaving workshop at the Children's Museum during May-ker Month. Drop by the Star Bar on the 2nd floor for tactile creative fun.
Design and race your own wooden car at this hands-on CandyLab workshop where kids build and customize toy vehicles.
Create a munching, crunching caterpillar craft while learning about butterfly life cycles and observing real caterpillars transforming into butterflies.
Create unique art projects from recycled materials at this hands-on workshop for kids. Bring your imagination and build one-of-a-kind creations.
Hands-on weaving workshop at the Children's Museum during May-ker Month. Drop by the Star Bar on the 2nd floor for tactile creative fun.
The Children's Museum of Phoenix opens free to the public on the first Friday evening of each month, with limited capacity and timed entry.
Explore the Children's Garden with a specialist guide, water plants, and discover colorful blooms in this hands-on nature activity.
Toddlers and preschoolers explore dance genres, themes, and movement skills through imaginative play and creative expression at this interactive session.
Create spinning art projects that blend creativity with physics and balance at this hands-on workshop for young artists.
A field trip experience for 241 attendees at the Children's Museum of Phoenix, offering hands-on learning and interactive exhibits for young visitors.
Create a munching, crunching caterpillar craft while learning about butterfly life cycles and observing real caterpillars transforming in the Art Studio.
Create a unique art project from recycled materials at this hands-on workshop for kids. Bring your imagination and build something one-of-a-kind.
Hands-on weaving workshop at the Children's Museum during May-ker Month. Drop by the Star Bar on the 2nd floor for tactile creative fun.
Join Edible Ed for a hands-on cooking session celebrating Día de los Niños with refreshing agua fresca recipes. Perfect for kids who love to mix, mash, and taste.
Celebrate Children's Day with Mexican traditions at the Children's Museum of Phoenix, featuring cultural activities and family-friendly festivities.
A field trip event for 337 attendees at the Children's Museum of Phoenix, offering a morning of interactive learning and exploration.
Create a unique art project from recycled materials at this hands-on workshop for kids. Bring your imagination and build something one-of-a-kind.
Create a munching, crunching caterpillar craft while learning about butterfly life cycles and observing real caterpillars transform in the Art Studio.
Celebrate Earth stewardship at the Children's Museum with hands-on activities about recycling and environmental care for the whole family.
Discover the fascinating engineering behind bird nests and learn how to help protect local bird populations through hands-on building activities.
Music education class for toddlers and preschoolers featuring singing and instrument play at the Children's Museum of Phoenix.
A drop-in program for toddlers and babies featuring outdoor-themed activities and sensory play indoors at the Children's Museum.
A field trip event for 318 attendees at the Children's Museum of Phoenix, offering hands-on learning and interactive exhibits for young visitors.
Create unique art projects from recycled materials at this hands-on workshop for kids. Bring your imagination and build one-of-a-kind masterpieces.
Create a munching, crunching caterpillar craft while learning about butterfly life cycles and observing real caterpillars transforming in the Art Studio.
Celebrate Earth stewardship at the Children's Museum with hands-on activities about recycling and environmental care for the whole family.
Explore the Children's Garden with a specialist guide, water plants, and discover colorful blooms in this hands-on nature activity for young learners.
Get messy and explore the sensations of mud in this hands-on activity at the Children's Museum of Phoenix. Perfect for young kids who love tactile play and outdoor fun.
A hands-on STEAM workshop exploring oil spills and environmental cleanup techniques, designed for curious young learners at the Children's Museum.
A field trip event for 327 attendees at the Children's Museum of Phoenix, offering a morning of interactive learning and exploration.
Create a unique art project from recycled materials at this hands-on workshop for all ages.
Create a munching, crunching caterpillar craft while learning about butterfly life cycles and observing real caterpillars transform in the Art Studio.
Celebrate Earth stewardship at the Children's Museum with hands-on activities about recycling and environmental care for the whole family.
The Children's Museum of Phoenix is closed today but welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 9 AM to 4 PM for hands-on learning and play.