A nonprofit children's museum with a mission to foster the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children ages 2-8. We offer exhibits and experiences that empower children and caregivers to connect, create, and learn through immersive, independent, and purposeful play.
Come enjoy free-with-admission art, STEM, and story classes or consider our camps, in-school programming, and scouting badge workshops.
Let us do the work! Come celebrate with your crew at the museum! Check out our Birthday Party Packages!
Sensory-Friendly Hours
Sensory-friendly hours are designed for children with Autism and sensory sensitivities so that they can enjoy a calmer, lower-sensory museum environment.
Join us for Story Stretchers!
Tuesdays at 1pm
Fridays at: 11am
Designed for all ages
Come read a story with us and stretch the learning through hands-on play! Each session fosters learning readiness and connects to our seasonal museum theme.
Classes are free with admission! Advance registration is required; walk-in registrations will be accepted up to five minutes before the start of each class if extra spots are available.
Join us for Art class!
Tuesdays at 4pm
Wednesdays at 10am and 1pm
Thursdays at 10am, and 1pm
Designed for ages: 3-10
Art classes at Hands-on House explore a variety of techniques and mediums all while encouraging budding artists to find their own style! Our creations are inspired by art history, seasonal shifts, and the world us
Earn a scouting badge with us!
Hands-on House Children’s Museum offers badge programs for Scouting groups year-round. Our museum educators lead fun, interactive art workshops for Girl Scouts of the USA Daisies and Brownies, and Boy Scouts of America Webelos. If you are involved with another group not represented, please feel free to contact us; we are open to creating a program for your badges!
We will complete the badge of your choosing during your visit. The only thing you need to do is have an art exhibit or show & tell at a meeting after your program, and purchase badges for your scouts.
Please reach out to schedule your date and time
Cost: $12 per scout, max of 15; first 2 adult chaperones are free; $5 for additional chaperones.
