The best children's museums in the country have interactive exhibits where kids want to linger, playing is encouraged, and learning is a byproduct of the fun.

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — The Brooklyn Children’s Museum, which turns 125 this year, recently sponsored a community art exhibit for kids at the C.A.N.V.A.S. Gallery pop-up at City Point, titled, “Young ...

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY — The Curiosity Place opened two new interactive exhibits, MakerSpace and Art Studio, on Feb. 5, 2026, in Traverse City. The new spaces are designed to support creative ...

The Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier has a new exhibit based off a beloved artist focused on nature. The museum celebrated the opening of its new Charley Harper exhibit, focused on celebrating ...

New York City’s major museums offer a wide range of family-friendly programs, making them great starting points for exploring art and culture with kids. Zoe Fortin and her children at the New Museum's ...

Marbles Kids Museum on Thursday released new renderings of its "Futuropolis" exhibit, opening in late 2026. The exhibit will highlight careers including construction, transportation, manufacturing and ...

Tennessee offers nine children's museums for summer learning opportunities. These museums provide hands-on exhibits focused on science, arts, and other subjects. Locations span across the state, ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis will unveil several exciting new exhibits and events in 2026, including a Paw Patrol Adventure Play area opening on Jan. 31 and an exhibit ...

The Katonah Museum of Art located in Katonah has been making art accessible to the community for more than 70 years. It was founded by a group of women in 1954 as the Katonah Gallery and has since ...