Disappointed at the staff member who walked from her front desk to the back of the play area bench…read moreto ask a white lady i with her 5 month old son f everything was okay while a black woman with her 18 month old child were sharing a simple conversation of how nice to raise children. My family used to visit this museum and even attended summer camp but this was ridiculous. Why? to the museum, put up your signs if you do not want to serve all families, it is so much more easier for everyone. Please do not apologize or respond to this review you sent your message already.

We had a blast here with my 5 year old and 2 year old! Initially, I thought it looked a little…read moresmall, but the space just kept going and winding around to other areas to explore. My older son loved the scarf tubes b/c you could change the direction by opening and closing valves. Both kids loved the little town. The building facades were super cute. Each building had a mailbox out front where you could post letters. The post office had bins to sort mail and bags to use to become a mail carrier. The grocery store was stocked amazingly well and kept pretty clean despite tiny hands going in there creating chaos. The outdoor space was vast and filled with things to entertain kids of all different ages. There were tricycles to ride around a track, diggers to sit on, playhouses to facilitate pretend play and musical instruments. There was also a large climbing area with slides and little hidey holes. The price was pretty good considering you get a lot of bang for your buck and you are not restricted with how long you can stay.

The Bloomsburg Children's Museum is a unique and fun place to take your kids to. There are many…read morechildren's museums and for all of them you can say "fun and educational". But parents know, it feels like once you've seen one, you've seen them all. Bloomsburg manages to be different by capturing a small town rustic feel. The museum is set up like a small Pennsylvania town where kids can tour through and learn how the town functions as well its history, and the backgrounds of the different immigrant cultures that helped build it. If you are in town to visit Knoebels, the museum is an excellent pre-game stop. The amusement park doesn't open until noon, but the museum opens at 10:00am, so its a productive way to spend time while waiting. Admission is free for the military, but don't forget to hit up one of the donation boxes.

I can't believe how few reviews there are for this special magical place! I had such an amazing…read moreafternoon here with my nearly 4-year-old daughter who was taken by total surprise at the mix of engaging activities here. It does feel slightly nostalgic/outdated and to me that's part of the charm. My daughter really enjoyed the tunnel underneath the animals looking through the glass holes at all of the different taxidermied species. There was a fascinating Iroquois home installation that she really enjoyed as well as lots of little art stations and dress up opportunities. The only negative feedback I would have is that it's not particularly accessible they do have a lift but it first if you ask them about an elevator they'll tell you no elevator and you need to walk up a lot of stairs to get to different levels of the exhibit. additionally there's a couple of areas of kids play exhibit that are broken and they don't really have clear signage so we couldn't understand what exactly to do but later realized they didn't work it seems like it would be easy enough to just add a sign that says out of service or kind of tape it off. We will be back in the area later this summer and excited to check out the drop in camp and activities definitely don't hesitate to take your kids it's so educational and entertaining.

This is the perfect little science museum for little kids--I'd say 8 and under. My 3 & 6-year-olds…read morehad a blast playing with all the different areas. I'd say we stayed for about 1.5 hours. If you're in need of an indoor activity for your kids in the State College area, I would recommend this place!

This place was awesome! We live in Bedford and took a day trip up to go to Trader Joe's, have a…read morebeer, then take our son here just to get out of the house. We don't know anyone that has gone here, just saw it online and thought we'd give it a try. My son will be 2 in a month and spent about 1.5 hours here playing in all his glory. They have everything to entertain a 2-10 year old. Digging for fossils, wood train sets, musical experiments, duplos, gravity/ball activities, examining X-rays, using magnifying glass to look at bugs, etc. Everyone was friendly and it was very clean and organized. There are workers that walk around putting everything back in its place constantly after use if it wasn't done so already.

The additional cocoa tasting offered here is what bumps my rating up to 5 stars. You get six…read morewell-sized samples sourced from around the world that shows the variety in flavor and helps you appreciate the blending process that goes into a chocolate. I whole-heartedly recommend the tasting either before or after the tour itself. The tour features what you would expect about the Hershey family and the company itself. I appreciated the treasure hunt sprinkled in for the kids to keep their interest. BTW, admission is free if you stay in the Hershey hotels, so keep that in mind when planning your trip.

This is a nice stop to make while you're here in Hershey! I wouldn't add extra time to my trip to…read morecome here, but it's great if you already have the time. The museum is nice but I enjoyed the additional experiences more. The museum cost me $16 and has some cool information about Milton Hershey's life. It has a few historical items, like Hershey's crib and his White Star ticket receipt. There are a few interactive exhibits that I think would keep a kid's attention. It mostly summarizes Hershey's time and his impact in the town he created. If I had limited time I would skip the museum and do the extra activities instead. The drinking chocolate tasting feels like a secret and was so fun! It cost me $13 and it comes with six different drinking chocolates from around the world. It's fun and delicious to try them all! I also did an experience in the Chocolate Lab. It cost $16 (although I got a combo museum- Chocolate Lab ticket for $28). You sit with your group at different tables and wear an apron and a hair net. You make a small chocolate item- we just poured chocolate into a mold and added sprinkles. Then the hosts give a great educational talk about how chocolate is made and answers questions. It's very informative and for the price I thought it was a steal! If you come, I would evaluate all of the options and don't feel like you have to do them all. However, for the prices any of them are a good value.

I cannot believe I've never been to Port Discovery before! We were invited by a friend who has a…read moremembership with guest passes and had the best time! Parking was super easy as there is a public garage just a 2 minute walk from the main entrance. It was easy to know where to go because of the crowd walking towards the museum. We just followed everyone and getting in was easy. They give you a wrist band to wear. (I do think they might want to consider having parents write their phone number on their child's wrist band just because the museum is so large!) If you have belongings, there are lockers to place your stuff in. It is located in their cafe which has tables, loads vending machines and microwaves as well. There is hand sanitizer stations scattered around. If you have small children, there is an in closed area for babies. The exhibitions, activities and engagement opportunities are endless. My child had such a good time. We barely scratched the surface and will need to go back to see more!

The activities seem good…read more Here's the beef: we tried to enter using an AARP coupon and were told by front desk that they are not honoring any entertainment coupons. They further informed us that "this happens all the time". I'm not sure if this is some coordinated bait and switch or if the front and back offices don't talk to eachother? but buyer beware. Also expensive for value, parking is also expensive

We spontaneously decided to stop in on our way back to the DC area from a weekend in Philadelphia…read more Hours are 10am-5pm Wednesday-Sunday. Parking is free in the lot across the way. Admission is $15 and id say it was reasonable for the 4ish hours we spent. My kids loved the climbing/sliding cocoon that is at the front area upon arrival. The roadway with scooters was unique having never seen that at a children's museum before. The fitness exhibits with basketball and baseball were fun. Those tests at the beginning brought me back to the Presidential Fitness test era (IYKYK). The water play area probably was where we spent the most time, but that's always where we do at museums with a water play area. Another cool feature was the hollowed out redwood tree for climbing. The sections toward the back are designed for the youngest visitors but still have some fun stuff-like a mock farmers market and tire shop- for older kids. While there were no events on this day, it does look like they are listed as they come up on the website. Also, no food sold here (snacks are chips and candy) but there are two places across from the building to eat or you can BYO. While it is a smaller children's museum, it was still nicely done and we would definitely pop in again!

Great museum and good interactive space for kids ages 3 and up, featuring a variety of activities…read moreincluding water play, a cafe for pretending to buy fruits and vegetables, and dress-up as pirates. Kids can enjoy a reading nook, a mechanic shop, basketball, and pitching speed tests. There's also a mini-golf area on the boardwalk behind the museum. However, the gift shop is small, and the free parking lot is a bit of a walk, especially on hot days.

We loved the Please Touch Museum. This is a place we would…read moredrive to from New York as destination in of itself. It's perfectly age-appropriate for a toddler, and they have reciprocity with other ACM museums, like the one we have a membership to. The museum is gigantic, and it nearly call is toddler friendly. My kid loved the fake cars, the maze, and of course, the water play area. I will say, that my son is probably going to age out of it when he turns four, so be aware of that if your kid is on the older side

I'm probably not the target audience for this museum considering I am, in fact, an adult and not a…read moresix-year-old, so take this review with that disclaimer in mind. I came as part of a 52 Firsts event, which was lovely. We were given wristbands and got a special tour that included access to the large Centennial Exhibition model downstairs. That was actually one of my favorite parts of the visit. The model recreates the 1876 Centennial Exposition that once occupied Fairmount Park and gives you a fascinating look at what Philadelphia looked like when it hosted the first World's Fair in the United States. The level of detail is impressive, and it's one of those exhibits where you keep noticing new things the longer you look. Our guide was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and clearly passionate about the history. As for the museum itself, it absolutely delivers on its name. This is a place designed for children to touch, climb, explore, sing, build, and generally burn through every ounce of energy they have. If you're a parent looking for somewhere to tire your kids out, I can definitely see the appeal. That said, it is loud. Very loud. There are interactive activities everywhere, constant movement, and lots of sensory stimulation. I noticed a few overwhelmed kids having meltdowns in quieter corners while others were having the time of their lives singing and participating in group activities. Kids who thrive on interaction and hands-on play will probably love it. Kids with sensory sensitivities may have a tougher time. The building itself is stunning. Memorial Hall is worth seeing even before you step inside. The architecture is gorgeous, and the replica Statue of Liberty arm is such a fun and unexpected piece of history to encounter. The entire space feels grand in a way that contrasts nicely with all the children's activities happening inside. One minor downside was that some of the floors were pretty sticky. Then again, thousands of children are running through here touching everything and spilling things, so I can't say I was particularly shocked. My shoes occasionally sticking to the floor bothered me more than it would bother the average child. Overall, I'm glad I finally visited since seeing all of Philadelphia's museums has been on my bucket list for years. While I probably wouldn't return on my own as an adult without children, I'm happy I got the chance to experience it. And honestly, that Centennial Exhibition model downstairs alone was worth seeing for anyone interested in Philadelphia history.

We are visiting the area and, staying about 30 minutes away, decided to make a trip to Discovery…read moreStation based on the website's description, which presents it as an engaging, interactive experience. Unfortunately, we found the visit quite underwhelming. The space itself is very basic, with limited exhibits and minimal interactivity. Much of what was on display felt dated and sparse, and it did not hold our attention for long. For a destination marketed as a hands-on discovery center, we expected a more immersive and thoughtfully curated experience. While this may be suitable for a very brief stop or for locals looking for something close by, it did not feel worth the drive for us as visitors. Overall, the experience did not align with the expectations set by the website, and we left feeling disappointed.

We came out to Hagerstown to check this place out because it was described as a hidden gem in…read morechildren's activity blogs. So my first impression when I walked in was that it seem kind of dated but admission was seven bucks for adults and $10 for kids which is quite affordable. So I think he would spend maybe one or two hours here and then plan out other activities in Hagerstown which I had bookmarked. Eight hours, one missed nap and three diaper changes later we were still here. I think I massively underestimated this place as educational entertainment for my toddler. This is a two floor STEAM Museum built in an old bank, which is so cool. First floor is focused on dinosaurs, space, planes, trains, the Titanic and baseball. Second floor has aquariums, jungle themed rooms, play grocery store, a nursing room, and A GIANT arts and art room at the end of the hallway. They have dinosaur room where they have an exhibit on Maryland Dinosaurs (there wasn't an old bay crabasaurus), a place to dig for fossils and lots of books. This is where my toddler kept running back to. The old bank vault is in this room. Most likely you kids will spend a lot of time by the transportation exhibits (with a Cessna you can climb into), train tracks to build or the arts room where there are easels set up to paint. I would count on spending the whole day here if you kids are under 8 or so. The museum does close at 4pm and there is ample street parking nearby.

We visited the Lewisburg Children's Museum on a Saturday and had a great experience, especially…read morewith their dinosaur-themed STEAM Saturday activity. The museum was easy to find, and while the parking lot isn't very large, we didn't have any issues. There are both stairs and an elevator to access the museum upstairs. The layout is simple and easy to navigate, with one main entry point into the space. Inside, there are multiple themed rooms including space, farming, mining, a body-focused area, a dress-up theater, and a grocery store modeled after Weis Markets, which was a fun and realistic touch. There are also ride-on cars in the hallway that were a big hit with my kids. We stayed about 2.5 hours and could have stayed longer. Even with other families there, it never felt overcrowded kids seemed to rotate naturally between rooms. Overall, it's a well-designed, hands-on children's museum that keeps kids engaged and moving. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

This is a great place to take younger children for some fun and education. Make sure to call ahead…read moreto schedule an appointment. Due to Covid they are selling tickets for entry for timeslots. You can make a day of it, there are many great places to eat in the surrounding area.

If you're sans kids and looking for something different on the 3rd Friday of the month, Whitaker…read moreCenter's Night Shift is it. For $10 (cash preferred) you get admission, a drink voucher, and two hours to play with science exhibits... with a beer or wine in hand. Think Night at the Museum meets a cash bar. 100% yes. Adventure Buddy's highlight was the RaceIT exhibit, where he built and raced cars -- only to lose to my championship Houpe-De-Ville (sorry, not sorry). My favorite? The Hurricane Chamber that blasted winds up to 91mph. Cool? More like cold. I almost lost my contact lenses. Totally worth it. Even though the exhibits are geared toward kids, there's something magical about rediscovering them as an adult. Nostalgia hits, curiosity kicks in, and the 21+ crowd makes the vibe peaceful, playful, and fun. Between touching a tornado, watching turtles migrate across Earth, and laughing at ourselves while sipping drinks, it was an inexpensive, unique date night during 3rd in the Burg. Highly recommend pawning off the crotchgoblins with grandma and checking it out.

Great place to bring kids for an indoor activity. Our kids 5 and 3 really enjoyed it. The dinosaur…read moreexhibit was really nicely done with moving dinosaurs. Lots of interactive things for the kids and adults to do. On the upper floor there was a cute play area for kids under 6 that included a shopping area, doctor zone, construction and building area. Everyone was really nice and space was clean. It was not busy which made it nice. We parked in the structure nearby and they did not validate and you have to pay using a QR code. We will definitely be back with the kids next time we need a nice indoor activity.