expERIEnce Children's Museum located in Erie Pennsylvania

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expERIEnce Children's Museum: Where Learning and Fun go Hand in Hand
Come explore over 55 hands-on exhibits in a "please touch" environment that teaches children and adults the natural sciences, social studies, arts, and life experiences. A balance between education and entertainment is programmed to develop a sense of excitement and discovery.

HOURS -

Winter (September - May):
Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Summer (June - August):
Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm
Closed Mondays.

Check out our
Special Events
(must be accompanied by an adult)

every Thursday 10:30 am

ADMISSION - $5.00 per person.
Free to members and children under the age of 2.

DIRECTIONS - Take I-79 North to the Bayfront Highway, turn right (South) on State Street, turn left (East) onto 5th Street. Parking on left side (north side) of 5th street.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - The Children's Museum is always in need of volunteers so if you are 14 years of age or older and would like to volunteer, please call the museum at 814-453-3743 or email junep@eriechildrensmuseum.org

PLACES TO EAT - Pufferbelly Restaurant, Subway, McDonald's, Tickle's Deli, Starbucks, Cafe' .38, Molly Brannigans, Bertrand's, Marketplace Grill, Wendy's or bring a box lunch to eat in our outdoor courtyard

OTHER DISCOVERY SQUARE MUSEUMS & INFORMATION Erie Art Museum, Erie County Historical Society & Museum, Watson-Curtze Mansion, and the Planetarium.

HOW TO JOIN OUR MAILING LIST - E-mail your name and address to junep@eriechildrensmuseum.org, phone (814)453-3743, or fax to (814)459-9735.

UAF links:

United Arts Fund Drive Overview

What's Your Art? Share Your Story!

Donate to the United Arts Fund Drive

Meet the Faces of the Arts!

expERIEnce Children's Museum
is a funded member of
the Arts Council of Erie

The expERIEnce Children’s Museum receives an operating grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

Back by popular demand!
Our RAZZMA Classes will be offered this summer on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9am - Noon Classes are $12 for Members and $15 for Non-Members. online registration form

New ! Week Long RAZZMA Camps! July 7th - 11th or July 21st - 25th

Camp will turn your children into expERIEnce Children's Museum Explorers. The Explorers will pack their passports as we journey to Africa, China, Russia, Germany and Mexico to learn about traditions, games, toys, and holidays. Camp is $70 for Members and $85 for Non-Members. To register call 453-3743 or online here.