Programs for Kids
At Cincinnati Museum Center, we're sure to have a program your child will love, regardless of age, interest or style of learning.
Our programming is multi-disciplinary (like us), and focuses on everything from art and culture to science, history and technology. Try one, or try them all. And remember, Members always get the best deals! Want news about our programs delivered right to your inbox? Sign up for our email newsletters!
Programs for Kids
Children 1 to 12 years old will love our educational and engaging birthday parties offered in The Children's Museum.
KidSPACE in The Children's Museum offers regular programs centered on making and creating.
Learn about caring for your pets and graduate with a diploma, a stethoscope and a goody bag!
Children need at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Get movin' at a Dance Party to get physically active, stay fit and have fun!
Get started in STEM, or go deeper than you have time for in school, by visiting the museum's STEM Lab. The lab's amenities include a fume hood and gas connection, which allows for explosively interesting chemistry demonstrations, touchscreen televisions and a ton of space to test your own mad methodology.
Explore science, technology, history and the arts through creative, hands-on activities and games at our fun and educational Museum Camps.
Bring your little ones to The Children's Museum at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday as we play, dance, sing and listen to a new story each week!
Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts Programs
Fulfill your Girl Scout and Boy Scout badge requirements with CMC! Programs include private classroom demonstrations and time in the Museums.
Grab your sleeping bag and experience what USA Today and Family Vacation Critic have called one of the country's best museum overnights!
Find out about different artists, cultures, art movements and artistic styles from around the world in this free art program for children 5 and younger.
Participate in experiences and activities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) that will show you how fascinating and cool STEM can be! This free program is designed for girls ages 8-14.
Museum Admission
Includes Cincinnati History Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science and The Children's Museum
| Adult: | $22.00 |
| Senior: | $15.00 |
| Child: | $15.00 |
| Member Adult: |
FREE |
| Member Child: |
FREE |
Members receive discounts!
Become a Member today to save on programs, exhibits and films throughout CMC.
Museum Hours
Open Thursday – Monday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Children’s programming is made possible in part by the Charles H. Dater Foundation.
Children's Museum Policy
The Children's Museum is reserved for general admission visitors on Mondays. Groups visits are limited to Tuesday through Sunday.