Small but lots for toddlers to explore and play with. It's like being at someone's enormous…read moreplayroom. Also $10 is a solid price, and the staff is so nice!

Love it here. Very spacious and clean. The owner is really sweet too and the events are super fun!…read moreDefinitely a go-to with my kids

My kids did not want to leave. We got to play, they have a small cafe attached called the Little…read moreBean Cafe. The museum has 3 levels. They have performances. It was very crowded the day we went.

We've visited several Children Museums across the country and this was our least favorite. Felt it…read morewas on the immature side for our 8 year old. She found fun, but most exhibits were geared for younger children. If you have littles, this is the place for you!

The east end children's museum is a nice spot to try with the littles. Now we came here when it was…read moreraining an cold, so couldn't play on the outside stuff, but the inside featured some nice play options. While it was smaller then expected, the details inside were very nice. They have a farm stand, fure truck, ship, diner, and library shop, among some other options for the kids to play in. They also have a padded obstacle course the kids can play on. Price isnt too bad and the staff was friendly. Overall a decent spot to try for a few hours with the kids. I'd say recommend age is 1-5 years old.

What a fantastic place for littles! It was super clean (staff were actually in another area…read morecleaning each toy), with many interesting and interactive exhibits! The outdoor play area is just the best! My 4 year old loved this museum! Highly recommend! Staff were also very friendly and kind! Bathrooms were clean! Just a great place!

BEWARE - They close before posted times. The front desk woman is rude (as many reviews say), and…read morethey appear to not like humans. Currently sitting outside the museum in my car IN SHOCK at what just happened. It is exactly 2:16pm. Museum closes at 3pm. We have our 3 yr old granddaughter asleep in the car and we've been parked outside for 15 minutes giving her a few more minutes nap before going inside - since THE MUSEUM CLOSES AT 3PM. She usually only spends a half hour there (we have a membership). I then see someone (older woman, short blonde/grey hair) walk outside and then walk back in. It looked like she was locking the door!! So I get out of the car and walk up, the door is locked. I knock. No answer. I knock again. No one comes to door but I can hear people inside and I JUST SAW this woman two minutes ago come out to lock the door. So I knock again thinking surely she'll come to the door. Nope. Then I see the sign, "doors lock 45 minutes prior to closing!" My watch says 2:14...it's NOT 45 MINUTES BEFORE YET. Plus she locked the door a minute ago, so she had to have locked it at 2:13. Now, you want to close a couple minutes early? Ok, fine, I get it. But when someone walks up in time - you let them in if it's within posted hours! I look up the museum's phone # and call. The woman answers: "Hi, I'm standing outside the door and it's locked, but we have our granddaughter and I was giving her a few minutes more to sleep. I just saw you come outside. I was sitting in my car right out front. Can I bring her in, she'll only be in for half hour?" "No, I'm sorry, you can't." (WHAT??) "But it's just right this very minute 2:15!" "Yes, that's why the doors are locked" "But you locked them early!" "I'm sorry" You have got to be kidding me!! I've read the bad reviews about this museum before and still, I bought a membership. I knew about their very limited hours (aimed at closing whenever school aged children are out of school) and still I bought a membership. I've been here plenty of times and have seen the number of exhibits that are broken, missing pieces, not working and still I've come back - because their arts and crafts area is worth it. But after today - never again. I would advise against anyone joining this museum just due to the horrible attitude of (some) of their employees. I truly believe there are a few employees who are nice (art table) but I've seen this woman at the register when I've arrived and witnessed her give others a hard time before. She is working in the wrong industry. She needs to be in a non customer-facing position. CME - you should be ashamed. Locking your doors early then telling a customer standing outside at EXACTLY 2:15 (she did not dispute the timing) that they cannot come in. Unbelievable. Oh, we drove 40 minutes to get here. The town of Easton is being done a disservice to have this museum within their city limits, as the association alone gives them a bad name. A change in staff is definitely needed here.

Warning: doors close 45 minutes before closing. Nobody responds…read more Parking is down the hill.

What a nice place for kids. This wonderful place has a lot to offer for the children and families…read more The museum offers outdoor activities but because of the weather today was closed. The museum also offers a place to celebrate any birthday parties. Place was very clean and the bathroom is equipped with changing table. Definitely if you have kids and need to entertain them for a while go check this place in Niantic.

It was fun but i dirty. The women's bathroom had no soap. I asked the front desk to fill it, so i…read morecould wash my hands & my 4 year old son's hands. The front desk looked for a half hr and said sorry i cannot find soap. This is a childrens place. How do you not have soap? Kids are going to the bathroom and going out and playing with the toys without washing their hands. Im disgusted

Great place to play Playground is free to public…read more Parking is limited Has shade coverage, picnic tables and benches

Don't know why this is listed as closed as it is NOT. Wonderful place to take the children, and the…read moreplayground is amazing AND free.

This place was mostly good. It is small and well-contained, so it is hard to lose anyone there. The…read morewebsite reccommends ages 2 to 10 but ideally, I would not say it is for anyone over 7. The animals were nice to look at. My granddaughter wanted to hold one of the rabbits, but they were not brought out that day. The staff brought out one animal for the morning session, and one for the afternoon, but what they bring out is random. They one handling the animals seemed into the children, but other than that, none were out on the floor to interact with the childen. My granddaughter had fun, but it got old after a couple of hours.

An amazing fun place for children and adults , they have live entertainment and lots of fun…read moreactivities for kids . The place is decorated like a little town and they even have a small stage for indoor events . I love the fact that they also rescue and care for animals . The staff is incredibly warm and helpful :) Definitely worth a visit .

Mix: a bunch of model train enthusiasts (including current and former train engineers and MBTA…read moreemployees); a former WWII building way out in the woods; a roomful of small, mostly male children and their people; beautifully sculpted small scale scenery that looks like a special effects set, some of which is still under construction, with model trains running through them. To the delight of the under-5 set, even Thomas the Tank Engine made an appearance. Open to the public twice a year, this is a fun way to spend an afternoon. The lighting is bad, the spaces are a little tricky, and it might be a little overwhelming to find so many people into model trains. (It felt like a comic book convention, but with trains.) For small boys--especially those like mine who are really into trains--this is a little bit o' heaven. It may even be a gateway into the grander, and possibly expensive, world of model trains. It may even inspire new wood, plastic, and/or Duoplo track layouts that will take over your living room. There are vendors selling books, model train DVDs, and yes, lots and lots of model trains, tracks, and kits. We were topped out after an hour. I'd also like to add that the guys there were very cool with photos being taken. Admission was $5 for adults. It is possible to get there by public transportation. The West Hingham stop on the Greenbush commuter rail line is across the extremely busy street from the driveway. Then you walk down the mucky dirt driveway under construction with no sidewalks that goes on for at least 10 minutes. Just when you start to wonder where this place is, the parking lot appears.

Excellent visit for both the hobbiest and a family day out. There are three scheduled events during…read morethe year. Scout Night-mid January Open house for all scouts and families Spring Show and Open House-end of March Fall Show and Open House-end of October Use 19 Fort Hill Street, Hingham MA 02043 for your GPS. This will bring you to the entrance of Bare Cove Park. The entrance to the park is directly across the street from West Hingham Station on the Greenbush rail line out of South Station. Just cross the street and follow the sidewalk past the ball fields. Just a 5-7 minute walk. The other review is incorrect. The road is paved, lighted with street lights and has a sidewalk. Give the club a call for other events and openings. 781 740 2000 Fax: 781 740 8900 ssmrc.org