ExpERIEnce Children's Museum – Erie, PA

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    • $8.00  per person ages 2 and older
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    expERIEnce Children's Museum

    420 French Street, Erie, PA 16507

     

    Metered parking is available on 5th Street, State Street and French Street. Meters take quarters or download the meterEZ mobile parking app.

    There is a parking ramp available on East 2nd Street.

    On the weekends, Erie Insurance graciously allows us to use their parking lot directly across the street from the Museum.

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Museum to Close early at 1 pm for Street Soiree

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August 5, 2017 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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The museum will only be open from 10 am until 1 pm today as we prepare for our annual fundraiser, The Street Soiree. Thank you for your understanding.

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    Meet Imany, who was born in Bosnia. She shares her Meet Imany, who was born in Bosnia. She shares her love of reading and making art, teaches us some Bosnian words, how to make Bosnian pastry, and demonstrates her prayer ritual. She also talks about her favorite parts of the Museum! Visit our expERIEnce Children's Museum Facebook page for the full length video!
    Meet Sham, a 12-year-old Erieite. Sham's mother is Meet Sham, a 12-year-old Erieite. Sham's mother is Palestinian, her father is Syrian. Sham tells us about the city of Nazareth (her mother's home), gives a recipe for lentil soup, teaches us a bit of Arabic, and demonstrates some fabulous dancing. Visit our expERIEnce Children's Museum Facebook page for the full length video!
    Hello Preschool friends! Online registration for Hello Preschool friends! Online registration for Spring Pre-K classes is now open! Lessons for this session will incorporate thematic learning activities related to the “Elephant and Piggie” series by Mo Willems. Social distancing and masks will be required and numbers will be limited to adhere to CDC guidelines. We can’t wait to see all of our old and new pre-K friends ☺️ Register for the entire 4-week session or individual classes at: https://www.eriechildrensmuseum.org/education/experience-prek/
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August 5, 2017 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Play Matters – A Campaign To Support The Power of Play In Our Community!

Support the Children’s Museum March 1- May 1 by making an additional $30 donation to the Museum through our Play Matters Membership Campaign.

As a way to say thank you for your additional donation, our friends at Scott Enterprises have added some fun! We want all families to PLAY TOGETHER!

Here’s what you get!
  • “Play Matters” Members will receive one $10 Splash Lagoon admission/member every Monday and Friday for six months! Valid March 3, 2017 through August 28, 2017 (Blackout dates April 14 & April 17)
  • 10% off one 10 person Splash Lagoon Birthday Party per membership family must be booked by 6/30/17
  • One free hour of bowling at Hooch & Blotto’s per membership family expires 6/30/17

Up to $1,666 in savings!

How it works:
  • Play Matters membership offers begin 48 hours after membership is purchased, or renewed with the ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum
  • Please present your ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum membership card upon your first visit to Splash Lagoon.  A Play Matters membership account will be created, and kept on file at Splash Lagoon for future visits.
  • The Play Matters discount will NOT BE available April 14, 2017, or April 17, 2017
  • All guests 3 and older need an admission wristband to enter the waterpark
  • Complimentary Coast Guard Approved life jackets are provided at the waterpark
  • Splash Lagoon Birthday Parties must be booked at least one week in advance by calling 814-217-1112. Birthday parties are based on availability.
  • Reservations are recommended for Hooch & Blotto’s Bowling.  Please call 814-217-1140 to make a lane reservation.
  • Please call 814-217-1111 with additional questions about the waterpark, or visit us at splashlagoon.com

Play Matters Memberships must be purchased from the ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum website or at the museum. You must add the $30 PLAY MATTERS donation to any membership to receive the discounts.

Come out and play! support the children”s museum and have fun playing together.

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August 5, 2017 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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The Children's Museum is open! All tickets must be pre-purchased online.  click here to reserve tickets