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July 12, 2024

Phase II Grand Opening

Twice the space, double the fun!

More room to unleash creation, exploration, imagination, and PLAY!

Phase I was just the beginning! Brace yourselves, because Phase II of our museum is about to blast off with experiences that will take your child’s imagination to new heights (literally!)

Explore what’s coming in Phase II →

Before the Grand Opening:

🌟 Museum Closed Monday, July 8 – Thursday, July 11 | We are working to ensure all exhibits are set and the staff are ready for all of the fun in the brand new space

🍿 Visit PopLuck July 9th – 12th for Popcorn | Mention the expERIEnce Children’s Museum Grand Opening and 20% of sales go to the museum! Any popcorn flavor will go towards the fundraiser – Just make sure to mention the museum at the counter. *Excludes special orders, catering bags, and gif certificates

Friday, July 12th:

🌟 Unleash Your Inner Explorer in the All-New Space! | Brand new exhibits are waiting to be discovered. Dive into a world of creation, exploration, imagination, and endless play – The museum is open 10 AM – 5 PM

🍧 Cool Off with Kona Ice from 10 AM – 2 PM | Beat the July heat with delicious shaved ice available right outside of the museum

🤡 Celebrate with the Brown Clowns from 10 AM – 1 PM | Get your own balloon creation, dance, color, and play

🐮 Meet the Chick-fil-A Cow 10 AM – 1 PM | Visit Butters, our museum cow, with their friend, the Chick-fil-A cow

🎵 Enjoy Live Music by Brooke Surgener from 1 – 3 PM | Visit the Outdoor Classroom for family friendly covers and Brooke’s original music under the gazebo

Saturday, July 13th:

🌟 Museum Open 10 AM – 5 PM | Brand new exhibits are waiting to be discovered. Dive into a world of creation, exploration, imagination, and endless play – The museum is open 10 AM – 5 PM on Saturday

🐶 Visit with your favorite Blue Heeler and their beloved sister from 10 AM – 12 PM | Add some extra Australian flare to your visit. For real life!

🍟 Get Chick-fil-A for Lunch, Snack, or Dinner Prep from 11 AM – 2:30 PM | Visit their tent outside of the museum to purchase a yummy treat before or after your museum visit

*Chick-fil-A is not included with admission – They will be setting up an additional point of sale. Purchase is necessary.

🧪 STEAM Time 1 – 2 PM & 3 – 4 PM | Join us for hands-on seasonal learning through engaging STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) expERIEnces as they interact with museum play-ologists

Sunday, July 14th:

🌟 Museum Open 1 – 5 PM | Brand new exhibits are waiting to be discovered. Dive into a world of creation, exploration, imagination, and endless play – The museum is open 1 – 5 PM on Sunday

🧪 STEAM Time 1 – 2 PM & 3 – 4 PM | Join us for hands-on seasonal learning through engaging STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) expERIEnces as they interact with museum play-ologists

Glitter Tattoos 1 – 3 PM | Add sparkle to your visit

Pre-registration is not required

Regular Open Hours:

Friday10 AM – 5 PM
Saturday10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday1 – 5 PM

Regular Admission:

MembershipFree Entry
Blue Stars Museum | Active-Duty MilitaryFree Entry
Child (Age 1 – 17)$12.00
Adult (Age 18 & Older)$12.00
Senior (Age 62 & Older)$10.00
Military (with ID)$10.00
AAA (with ID)$10.00*
Museums for All
*Valid for 8 guests
$3.00

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