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Color Factory Chicago
Reviews
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Color Factory is an absolute blast! From the moment you step inside, you're transported into a world of vibrant colors and interactive exhibits. It's perfect for all ages, and there's something for everyone to enjoy. The photo ops are fantastic, and the unique, color-themed activities keep you entertained throughout your visit. Whether you're a kid or just a kid at heart, Color Factory is a must-visit destination that will leave you with a smile and a newfound appreciation for color. 🌈✨
Color Factory is an absolute blast! From the moment you step inside, you're transported into a world of vibrant colors and interactive exhibits. It's perfect for all ages, and there's something for everyone to enjoy. The photo ops are fantastic, and the unique, color-themed activities keep you entertained throughout your visit. Whether you're a kid or just a kid at heart, Color Factory is a must-visit destination that will leave you with a smile and a newfound appreciation for color. 🌈✨
The color factory was one of my favorite things to do in Chicago. I loved how the exhibits touched on all the five senses in some way. The horns exhibit was so clever and the kids loved the ball room of course. The timed entry was great, giving us time to enjoy each space with just our group alone. If you’re thinking about going don’t hesitate it’s so worth it! There is a food court up stairs and it’s in the same place as a skydeck!
The new exhibit here has all of the fall vibes and excitement you need and I’m so thankful they invited me out to experience it! It’s literally the perfect fall kick off activity for any type of occasion and all ages! The adults that I saw look like they were having more fun than any kids that were there…. Including me LOL!!!
From beginning to end - there is an immersion of color, activities and fun…… and let’s not forget the free treats along the way! And you can take free digital photos with their cameras that are set up throughout the entire exhibit. At the end, you have the option to purchase them or to email them to yourself for free. How dope is that?!
I love how many of the exhibits carried the theme of mindfulness and being appreciative, while giving you time to fully absorb each of the 14 art exhibits that you go through.
It’s only here until NOVEMBER 3rd, so head downtown and immerse yourself!!
From beginning to end - there is an immersion of color, activities and fun…… and let’s not forget the free treats along the way! And you can take free digital photos with their cameras that are set up throughout the entire exhibit. At the end, you have the option to purchase them or to email them to yourself for free. How dope is that?!
I love how many of the exhibits carried the theme of mindfulness and being appreciative, while giving you time to fully absorb each of the 14 art exhibits that you go through.
It’s only here until NOVEMBER 3rd, so head downtown and immerse yourself!!
We have been to many children's museums and science centers, and this one strikes a nice balance of activities with learning. I'd say most things here are best for those maybe 7 and under, but that can vary. We really liked it. Our 2 and 5 year old girls spent 2.5 hours exploring.
kids had such a fun time at the science factory, and the adults too! we didn’t have to get our tickets ahead of time and we walked right in. its actually a parents blessing it all being on one floor, not having to wait for elevators, its so much easier than having to chase your kids from different floors. very cool, stuff I haven’t seen in other science museums.
I knew it would be good but had no idea how great this was. 3 full museums in one. Any one of them would stand on their own and be a destination but having all 3 top caliber in one location and in such an iconic setting is just perfect. Absolute must do if you like museums at all, have kids or are interested in Cincinnati history or history in general. Perfect.
Notes: it is INSIDE the Willis tower. Check out the FAQ on their website, to see which garages to park, and they help discount your parking ticket. Otherwise you would end up with a $60 dollar parking ticket. We still ended up paying $25 for the parking but way better than $60! When you enter the Willis tower, head to the escalators and go down 2 floors, you'll see it. There are a lot of guys in suits at the front doors of Willis to help out so don't hesitate to ask!
Five stars from me and my boyfriend!
Great fun for adults, even the ball pit at the end is pretty fun!
Really fun amazing interactive art exhibits. It is like nothing we've ever seen before! The treats were tasty. We got jelly beans, macarons, Taffy, pop rocks, ice cream. They ask about any allergies before giving you any food. The employees explaining the exhibits were nice and smiling. Take as many photos as you can with your card (with common courtesy to others). You can download a zip file for free from your email later.
Five stars from me and my boyfriend!
Great fun for adults, even the ball pit at the end is pretty fun!
Really fun amazing interactive art exhibits. It is like nothing we've ever seen before! The treats were tasty. We got jelly beans, macarons, Taffy, pop rocks, ice cream. They ask about any allergies before giving you any food. The employees explaining the exhibits were nice and smiling. Take as many photos as you can with your card (with common courtesy to others). You can download a zip file for free from your email later.
It's a cute little place in the city for a little fun or something to do with the kids. It's not a very big place, but it is enough to spend a few hours letting the kids play with everything. The gift shop is a bit expensive but overall it's a good place to play and learn!
Had such a great time here! There are so many fun activities for any age! I went here with my boyfriend and parents and we all had such a great time! We spent about an hour and a half to get through the whole museum. Definitely had the best time in the ball pit at the end.
Kind of run down and dirty. And perplexingly, no women’s restroom.
**To clarify about the bathrooms - there was a MENS bathroom and an "all gender" bathroom, so it's a bit disingenuous of the manager/owner to say they offer "family restrooms" when clearly, this is not the case. Why not just mark both of your bathrooms as "family"? It's sending a message, whether intentional or not.
**To clarify about the bathrooms - there was a MENS bathroom and an "all gender" bathroom, so it's a bit disingenuous of the manager/owner to say they offer "family restrooms" when clearly, this is not the case. Why not just mark both of your bathrooms as "family"? It's sending a message, whether intentional or not.
I'm autistic... And this was everything I needed...
Warns you about what's in the next room is it can be frightening or requires caution
Lots of free food which was surprising, and it's good!
Very clean for a place with kids running around, but even then when I went it wasn't super busy so there weren't very many kids at all
Great photo opportunities and you can pay for print versions of your photo!
All in all
Sensory friendly, stimulating, and fun!!
Warns you about what's in the next room is it can be frightening or requires caution
Lots of free food which was surprising, and it's good!
Very clean for a place with kids running around, but even then when I went it wasn't super busy so there weren't very many kids at all
Great photo opportunities and you can pay for print versions of your photo!
All in all
Sensory friendly, stimulating, and fun!!
It's a nice museum, I liked it. It is very kid oriented, so adults may not have as much fun. All in all, I'd come back.
Went to see the Pompeii exhibit. It was absolutely well worth the $$. It took my grandson and me about 2 hours to tour. Really fascinating. The museum over all is wonderful. Not too expensive if you are going to spend the day. I would highly recommend it if you love history and science
Amazing atmosphere. Very relaxed. We were able to just slowly walk around and allow our children to explore at their pace. Was only able to visit ⅔ of the exhibits. Plan for a day of adventure
We had an awesome experience at this place. My three Adult, daughters, grandson and I Experience the dolphin encounter, the bird encounter and the stingray encounter. It was absolutely life-changing and amazing! We got in the water with dolphins and their trainers, fed them, pet them, and even made them do some tricks for us. The bird encounter was with over 100 beautiful parakeets in a room where they flew onto your arm to How eat food directly from your hand. The stingray encounter was perhaps the coolest, we not only got in the water with the stingrays to pet them and feed them, but we were able to snorkel over the entire deep pool which also held bamboo sharks, grouper and redfish and numerous stingrays. Do not miss this adventure if you come to this area! It is so worth it!!!
I love this place, probably more than the kids, haha. There's so much to do! You can make your own crayon, or take home some modeling clay. Every visit you can get a little creature that you can color on and take home, you can customize and melt crayons into different shapes or watch the crayons melt and spin into a design. There's a huge playground area for bigger kids and a smaller area for toddlers. My kids would totally go just to go on that playground, they love it so much. You can sit and color with crayons or watercolors.
I believe it's only $40 to get a year pass. Highly recommend!!
I believe it's only $40 to get a year pass. Highly recommend!!
There is a variety of things to see here and is perfect for all ages. There are three levels to the museum and lots to explore. My kids' ages vary from 11 to 4, and everyone had so much fun! Children's museums and Museum of Natural history & Science were fun for kids to explore and its made in such a way where you keep going forward and go through the whole side of the museum without missing anything. There are games in different areas that kids can enjoy. The cave they have actually looks and feels real, be ready for lots of stairs. The museum has a few shown they show on OMNIMAX that everyone enjoys. The parking is $6 for no matter how long you stay so 5 mins or 5 hours you pay the same. Overall it's a great place to visit.
I was very impressed with this wonderful play experience for children. The store was beautiful, clean and well-maintained. I was surprised at how many unique different playrooms could fit within this store. A great place to visit on a sunny or rainy day with kids for unlimited imaginative play.
Really cool place for parents to take young kids. The last hour is free but there is a lot to do; my kids never want to leave
This museum is outstanding! Great for families, with lots of things to do/see with even younger children. The caves, the dinosaur exhibit, the history of Cincinnati, and the kids play zone are all wonderful. Today was a rainy day, and the museum was the perfect place to go. Also, as someone who grew up watching the "Challenge of the Super Friends," it's really neat that the outside of the museum was the inspiration for the Justice League's Hall of Justice.
$25 per person is expensive, but the annual pass is an absolutely amazing deal. The attractions are generally pretty simple but perfect for our 2 yr old daughter who has fun getting to go to a different play space with a lot of options to color and create. We go roughly once a month for 1-2 hours. Parents also get tokens so it means more stuff for the kids.
Also, you get deals on Crayola stuff in the store which is a no brainer. You will end up buying crayons so watching for deals your kids will like is very convenient.
Also, you get deals on Crayola stuff in the store which is a no brainer. You will end up buying crayons so watching for deals your kids will like is very convenient.
We decided we needed somewhere air conditioned to kill half a day before our cruise ship boarded.
Two adults in our own and we lived this place - which is mostly meant for children. The exhibits were interesting and we highly recommend taking in an IMAX show.
Two adults in our own and we lived this place - which is mostly meant for children. The exhibits were interesting and we highly recommend taking in an IMAX show.
I see so many complaints about not enough to do…don’t you complainers know what would happen if they had even more to do? You would go from paying $17/$15 per adult/child to Sea World prices. The crowds would be quadrupled, it would be a mess. Be grateful you have such a great little place to take the kids for so cheap. The staff are friendly, the shows are great, and there is plenty to keep kids entertained. That’s what’s wrong with the world, always want more more more, can’t ever be satisfied with what they have. Next time just go to Sea World. Go deal with the I-4 traffic and $30 parking and $60 tickets and $20 meals. I live in central FL and have passes to all parks and let me tell you, I would much rather have something like IMMS.
THIS PLACE IS SO FREAKING COOL. We spent 3 hours here and the adults loved it more than the toddlers. Not a bad price because you get to keep and make so much stuff! Can’t wait to come back.
The best part was making your own crayons and the Photo Booth that turns you into a coloring sheet.
The best part was making your own crayons and the Photo Booth that turns you into a coloring sheet.
Absolutely love this museum! 2nd time going and would go a 3rd time. It's large, geared to ages young and old. The sensory areas are amazing! I love all the rides and my daughter's enjoy every time they go!
The Colour Factory is a truly unique and immersive experience! I was surprised by the vibrant, interactive exhibits that celebrate the joy of color. From the rainbow ball pit to the confetti room, every space encourages you to engage with the vibrant displays. The staff is very friendly and the overall vibe is playful and whimsical.
You can check in your coats or bags for free before heading in. They also give you a QR code that you scan in specific areas to take pictures and they are all sent in a link to your email for free.
Whether you're a color enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out, I recommend visiting The Colour Factory. It's a one-of-a-kind experience that's sure to brighten your day.
You can check in your coats or bags for free before heading in. They also give you a QR code that you scan in specific areas to take pictures and they are all sent in a link to your email for free.
Whether you're a color enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out, I recommend visiting The Colour Factory. It's a one-of-a-kind experience that's sure to brighten your day.
There are at least three museums in one place which is a brilliant concept for a city. We were there for the Pompeii exhibit. But one grandkid is a dinosaur nerd and we hit that too
Great exhibits well presented. Worth the time if you're in that town.
Great exhibits well presented. Worth the time if you're in that town.
My son and I had a blast here with our friends. This place was a five stars for everything! Cleanliness is a 5 out of 5, we even saw workers cleaning up around the play areas which help encouraged my son to help pick up as well. They were super interactive with all the kids and had a ton of options when it comes to play stations. My son was really impressed by all the props and really was able to explore his imagination. We will definitely be coming back! Ms Gina was very sweet here as well, and helped my son make some slime in the soap bar.
Great place to take the kiddos! My daughter loves it we come all the way from New Orleans to visit. The staff is always friendly and the play areas are well kept. Thanks for having such a positive place for kids on the MS coast!
Awesome day trip for the family. Tons of areas to explore make this spot perfect for children of all ages!
They literally had everything from live animals to an awesome jungle gym/climbing area. Plus it's air conditioned, there's a cafe & so many amazing exhibits!
Also they accept Museums for All!
They literally had everything from live animals to an awesome jungle gym/climbing area. Plus it's air conditioned, there's a cafe & so many amazing exhibits!
Also they accept Museums for All!
The concept of the business is amazing and I really wanted to like this place. However. We unfortunately will not be back.
Why?
- Employees arguing; This is the main reason. We were waiting at the bakery activity (10ft from the register) politely dinging the bell for an employee. We kept looking over and the only employees we saw were having a heated spat in the middle of the business floor. Cringey. We wait. Finally I go over and interrupt the argument. It was awkward. I hated it. The girl with the tattoos who had been working the register rolled her eyes at me as if I was annoying for asking for a service. At this point I’m feeling fire in my chest but we paid $60 and my daughter is having fun. We get help with the cupcake station but you can tell the employee helping us is not in the right head space. She’s upset. She’s trying but she’s upset. After she helps us, the two go back to arguing. The arguing ended with the girl with tattoos sulking at her register staring at a wall for uncomfortable amount of time. We can FEEL the bad vibes lingering so we guide our 5 year old to the art station. We are being helped by the sweetest employee with a painting activity when lo and behold “Miss sulky tattoo girl” comes over and snaps at her to go work the register because she’s going home (sent home?). That whole experience left a BAD taste in my mouth. Ma’am how are you a full grown adult acting like such an ill behaved child. You know you can quit right?
- Radio Station; The business was playing a radio station through the speakers. Now I 100% do not care about religious music being played. What I do care about is the DJ of the station telling a story about self harm (cutting) and that being blared for all these 5 and under kids to hear.
- Dirty Costumes; I got to play mean mommy because I did not let my daughter try on any of the play costumes. The majority of the costumes had dirt/grime/sweat marks around the collars. I can’t fathom how long it takes for something to get to that level of dirty.
Why?
- Employees arguing; This is the main reason. We were waiting at the bakery activity (10ft from the register) politely dinging the bell for an employee. We kept looking over and the only employees we saw were having a heated spat in the middle of the business floor. Cringey. We wait. Finally I go over and interrupt the argument. It was awkward. I hated it. The girl with the tattoos who had been working the register rolled her eyes at me as if I was annoying for asking for a service. At this point I’m feeling fire in my chest but we paid $60 and my daughter is having fun. We get help with the cupcake station but you can tell the employee helping us is not in the right head space. She’s upset. She’s trying but she’s upset. After she helps us, the two go back to arguing. The arguing ended with the girl with tattoos sulking at her register staring at a wall for uncomfortable amount of time. We can FEEL the bad vibes lingering so we guide our 5 year old to the art station. We are being helped by the sweetest employee with a painting activity when lo and behold “Miss sulky tattoo girl” comes over and snaps at her to go work the register because she’s going home (sent home?). That whole experience left a BAD taste in my mouth. Ma’am how are you a full grown adult acting like such an ill behaved child. You know you can quit right?
- Radio Station; The business was playing a radio station through the speakers. Now I 100% do not care about religious music being played. What I do care about is the DJ of the station telling a story about self harm (cutting) and that being blared for all these 5 and under kids to hear.
- Dirty Costumes; I got to play mean mommy because I did not let my daughter try on any of the play costumes. The majority of the costumes had dirt/grime/sweat marks around the collars. I can’t fathom how long it takes for something to get to that level of dirty.
So many amazing, fun & creative activities to keep you & your kiddos in Crayola heaven!! Highly recommend!! Very clean, staff is super friendly, entire place is very clean! Anything you can imagine you can do here
Took my 4 year old for the first time and wasn't quite sure what to expect going in. It's mostly a huge big open space that is sectioned out with different activities which is not what I was picturing when hearing about Crayola Experience initially. Not that this is a bad thing, it's actually good that it's so open with free range because your kiddo can go back to their favorite activities and do them over and over (unless tokens are needed). You enter with a bag and a couple of tokens and a coupon. You need tokens to make a label for your personalized crayon and one for a packet of their play-doh. The coupon is used for a washable marker figurine. You get tokens and the coupon as an adult guest as well! Station activities that do not require tokens included are drip art, selfie station, print a coloring page with you in the picture, coloring pages with tons of crayons, a station to build clay art, painting station, make a crayon mold (ours was a race car), a chalk art area, playgrounds and more. There are two food stations that offer snack style food and drinks - the bigger one has quite a large table/chairs area. We found the place as a whole to be clean and user friendly. My son loved it, I would say he spent the longest amounts of time on the playground and chalk art areas. There are plenty of places for parents to sit and keep an eye on their kiddo, especially on a slower day like when we went. Overall a great way to spend a day inside out of the Texas heat!
Great place to take your kids on a rainy day. Tons of cool contraptions that teach kids many science related things and how they work.
We spent a somewhat rainy day here and loved it!! Their dolphin show was our favorite but we enjoyed that we got to see all the shows and learn about the animals! If you're used to Sea World, this is a much smaller scale, but it was nice to walk around and not have to cover a lot of ground to see everything. Also I love that by going you are supporting their work with injured sea life! It took us about 3 hours to see it all. We even watched our favorite shows twice!
Great experience. Amazing building, fantastic museums and very reasonable price! Our kids love the children’s museum and Natural History Museum best. They have tons of fun things for the kids to do and to explore. If you want to skip the line for tickets, buy it online ahead of time.
Our toddler was invited by one of her preschool friends for a birthday party here. This facility is very conveniently located with ample parking and quite large interior space. Perfect for toddler birthday parties. The jumping area was pretty nice for the age group. This is actually located at the garden level on the back side of the building.
I grew up coming here and now taking my toddler left me feeling very happy and grateful. The interactive experience was incredible for both kids and parents. There are many activities to do so you have to spend a good amount of time. Definitely a bang for your buck. Also want to point out they have photographers that can take photos for you and your family but they are not pushy on you, they’re just there to help create memories but not in a dreadful way. Many places will try to convince you for photoshoots but the staff here is so chill.
We bought our souther Florida pass here and spent a few hours exploring. We watched an imax movie about dinosaurs, and did the playroom area, but that we decided was for younger kids if say 6 and below. There were a couple exhibits that were down, but otherwise a great place to visit.
We got there on a weekday in the summer and didn’t expect too many kids but there were a couple summer school programs visiting. Once the morning group left an afternoon group arrived. The center has the capacity to handle a bunch of kids though so there was no issue.
We got there on a weekday in the summer and didn’t expect too many kids but there were a couple summer school programs visiting. Once the morning group left an afternoon group arrived. The center has the capacity to handle a bunch of kids though so there was no issue.
I came on a whim and I am so glad I did. Reasonable admission prices, interactive displays, the dolphin show was pretty amazing. Medium sized parking lot in front, employees are friendly and helpful, everything seemed to run like a well oiled machine.
Amazing experience.
So so cool the color the atmosphere and the little things you earn along the way.
Most importantly not crowded at all.
They had a card where you scan as u go into each room and there’s a camera you pose for and at the end you can scan that card and get your pictures for free basically !!
Super cool rooms.
So so cool the color the atmosphere and the little things you earn along the way.
Most importantly not crowded at all.
They had a card where you scan as u go into each room and there’s a camera you pose for and at the end you can scan that card and get your pictures for free basically !!
Super cool rooms.
Fun and interactive experience. We had so much fun and the gift shop was awesome too.
Specially the wall of crayons and markers. There are so many things you can pick at the end. It was very difficult to pick just one plushie, I wanted every single color.
We spent an hour here so not that time consuming.
Specially the wall of crayons and markers. There are so many things you can pick at the end. It was very difficult to pick just one plushie, I wanted every single color.
We spent an hour here so not that time consuming.
Love this place, the staff is kind and always trying to keep the place clean. The price is fair, we are permanent members and this is a great place to let your kids have age appropriate fun. Memo to Parents: the baby area is for children below 2 years of age, it is sectioned off so not something you can come across by accident and there is a sign at the entrance. There are too many incidents where more mature kids come to the baby area, throw the balls outside of the designated area, destroy the built up areas that employees make for babies, interact somewhat aggressively towards the babies, etc. This is a huge place and everyone can coexist, just please let the baby area to the kids below 2 years of age, thanks!
My 6 and 1 year olds thoroughly enjoyed the day. We went planning on a 2 hour stay,but stayed over 5 hours. Loads of things for both ages.
This was a great experience. The kids enjoyed the encounter with the stingrays and sharks! It was an immersive experience the kids will remember. We planned this at the last minute, but next time we will sign-up for the Dolphin and sea lion experience. We all enjoyed the bird exhibit where we fed the birds. I really enjoyed the museum and found it be educational and interesting. We'll be back next year for another enjoyable experience.
We had my granddaughter's 4th birthday party here, and it was a smash! Plenty to keep her friends interested and seating for parents. Staff took care of everything, relieving my daughter and son-in-law to enjoy the festivities, too.
Absolutely wonderful experience at the Pompeii exhibit after hours. Was about a two hour experience and then a special guest after talking about his research in Pompeii.
Everything was very well done and so many gorgeous artifacts. Information was also fantastic and great for children over 10. Only one area that parents may want to skip if nervous about sexual themes but can easily be bypassed.
Employees were fantastic at the museum and very helpful. Everything also super clean, especially bathrooms. Great experience for everyone.
Everything was very well done and so many gorgeous artifacts. Information was also fantastic and great for children over 10. Only one area that parents may want to skip if nervous about sexual themes but can easily be bypassed.
Employees were fantastic at the museum and very helpful. Everything also super clean, especially bathrooms. Great experience for everyone.
We were disappointed that most exhibits were closed, or non-functional. It was very overcrowded because of that. I tried to ask the admissions staff on how to get a refund but the only answer I received was that they were sorry. We paid $50+ for 2 adults and a 16 month old child. There was one exhibit open but we were told it was at capacity and we could try in an hour, we came back after one hour to be told it is at capacity and it will be open to all at 4:30pm (30 minutes before closing). We were able to get in at 4:35pm but we were surprised that they started asking people to leave at 4:45pm because they were closing!
This place is way cool! My grandkid had a blast. My son (9) wasnt too thrilled about most stuff. He said it was more for lil girls lol
This place is a dream for young children. It's an imagination playground where children can be as creative as they want to be. We stopped here one rainy day while looking for an activity for our children. They had a blast! There are so many dress-up rooms, art activities, books and even a petting zoo! We had such a positive experience, we decided to have our daughter's birthday party here. That was even better because the staff took care of everything, including decorations, food and storytime. On top of that, the owner Ms. Gina is a very kind and child-centered person. Actually all of the staff are. I can't recommend Be with me Playseum enough.
The museum tour was incredible!
100% recommended.
100% recommended.
Really fun & affordable place for the kids. There’s things to do indoors and outdoors and something for all ages/interests. Us adults had a blast too😁 highly recommend!
It was a parent’s worst nightmare. We were in town on vacation and it’s pouring rain. What to do?!?! Luckily we found this place and the day was saved. Our toddler loved it. So many interactive things to do and parking across the street. Bring a change of clothes because there are a few water exhibits and your kid might get wet. This is a great place for your little one to explore and learn.
If you have young kids, this is a must visit in Gulfport Ms. We just spent almost 5 hours doing all the different hands-on activities. Learning through play is so much fun.
This is a very fun place to go. We had an experience with the dolphins and the sea lion which I very whole heartedly suggest to do. It’s a bit pricy but an experience you will never forget! How many times in your life do you get to act like a Biologist without the schooling it’s lots of fun. We had a great time!! The staff are awesome and will answer every question you ask them. Hats off to the owner for having a great staff!! The only thing I would change is let the person that had to change into their bathing suit should be able to change their bathing suit when they are done to the same room they started with instead of a cramped stall in a public restroom with no privacy! Other than that it was great time!
greatly enjoyed this place.My 2 grandchildren loved it.They are 10 and 7.They were very entertained their mom and I also enjoyed it.Children learn scientific principles but in a fun way The only disappointment was that it was raining so we couldn't fully enjoy the outdoor garden. However, everything else was great they loved climbing in the sky area and using their energy to pilot a UFO. And all the other fun activities there.I think this definitely makes children appreciate the joys of science
This place! Wow! It’s an imaginative play paradise clearly designed by someone who GETS kids. We went there on a Thursday morning to surprise my daughter for a “birthday trip”. We did not book anything. We didn’t have a party. They were amazing! We were there 2.5 hours! In that time, my kids got to decorate a cupcake and the woman who worked there put a candle in one! My kids spent 2.5 hours playing with their imaginations and NOT ONCE did any of them ask for a screen! I took over 90 pictures!
While it’s a BIG place with lots to do, it’s actually not that big a space. It’s laid out like an open plan School so I was able to watch all 5 of my kids without having to keep them right next to me. They had a little freedom to wander.
I’m trying to think of anything negative or anything I would change. I truly can’t. While the cost makes this not an every day activity, it’s definitely worth it and I’m grateful!
My 3 year old is still talking about the “broken white car in the garage” 🤣 Thank you for “The best day ever” for 3 kids!
While it’s a BIG place with lots to do, it’s actually not that big a space. It’s laid out like an open plan School so I was able to watch all 5 of my kids without having to keep them right next to me. They had a little freedom to wander.
I’m trying to think of anything negative or anything I would change. I truly can’t. While the cost makes this not an every day activity, it’s definitely worth it and I’m grateful!
My 3 year old is still talking about the “broken white car in the garage” 🤣 Thank you for “The best day ever” for 3 kids!
This place was amazing to visit on a rainy day. It has an eclectic variety of pretend play stations where kids can stretch their imaginations. My son played his heart out here. They also have a bouncy room for a little more exercise and movement. He loved working in the cafe and being a driver of all sorts of vehicles. Their staff were busy cleaning and reorganizing things throughout our time here. They have several restrooms which is always wonderful when kids are involved. No outside food or snacks are permitted just fyi. They have plenty of things for purchase if you are so inclined. It was a lot of fun for under twenty dollars. We shall return!
People are too hard on this place. As a business owner, I think $15 is reasonable considering how expensive everything is now and that they have to pay mall rent. Sure parents have to pay also but the place isn’t crowded and it’s still a great value.
I appreciate the concept of spending time with your kids and keeping everyone away from the screens. The themed play rooms are detailed and creative and my daughter loves to come here. My favorites are the dentist office and the grocery store.
The two ladies working at the store couldn’t have been nicer. They even let my daughter pick out a cupcake and decorate it for free.
I appreciate the concept of spending time with your kids and keeping everyone away from the screens. The themed play rooms are detailed and creative and my daughter loves to come here. My favorites are the dentist office and the grocery store.
The two ladies working at the store couldn’t have been nicer. They even let my daughter pick out a cupcake and decorate it for free.
Such a great morning! Inside and out! My granddaughters,2 & 10 each had great fun at their own pace... lovely staff. Facility was clean and organized 💝
Fantastic Museum for little kids to young teens! The otters would swim up each time we went to the window. There are so many areas to explore and hands-on learning! We will be going back in 2 days! I'm so happy we found this place on our vacation!
We so enjoyed our visit to Crayola Experience! It's been a long time since my last visit, and I was surprised at how much they had to offer.
There are different stations where you can exchange tokens for a crayon where you can customize the name, and then there's a rolling station where you can wrap your crayon with the custom label. There is a vending machine where you can exchange tokens for modeling clay, and there are giant tables where you can color and create with your clay and tools.
There is also a spot where you can take pictures and print your face on coloring sheets.
The bathrooms were clean, the playgrounds were fun (and the toddler town playground was the perfect size for my 21 month old).
There was SO MUCH to do. Also, pro tip- if you are a TEACHER you can bring your school ID and drivers license and get a free annual pass! If you have littles I think this could be a fun family outing for you.
There are different stations where you can exchange tokens for a crayon where you can customize the name, and then there's a rolling station where you can wrap your crayon with the custom label. There is a vending machine where you can exchange tokens for modeling clay, and there are giant tables where you can color and create with your clay and tools.
There is also a spot where you can take pictures and print your face on coloring sheets.
The bathrooms were clean, the playgrounds were fun (and the toddler town playground was the perfect size for my 21 month old).
There was SO MUCH to do. Also, pro tip- if you are a TEACHER you can bring your school ID and drivers license and get a free annual pass! If you have littles I think this could be a fun family outing for you.
This is a really fun place for kids to check out and learn things while having fun. The place is very safe for kids to run around which is nice so you don’t have to worry about them hurting themselves quite as much as you normally would. I like how creative the place is. My 2 1/2 year old daughter just loves it here.
This is one of the best places to bring kids to get out energy and learn at the same time. There is always something new to see and do. Things like the climbing structure, water tables, bubble station, and big foam building blocks never get old. There is an outdoor section too for when you need fresh air or a break from indoors.
It was smaller than I expected but nice. The trainers and dolphins 🐬 were awesome. But $4 for a powerade 😳 I'll drink that pool water that splashed me. But a great experience for the kids. Very informative speakers. The speakers 🔊 in the ray pool house 🙉 you can't hear,plus the kids yelping.
This place is great for kids under 12 and those who love to learn so many fun facts about inventors along your science path while visiting. Colorful and vibrant vibe throughout the building makes it more fun and exciting! Also don't forget every first Friday is free 5-7pm
Fantastic museum for kids!
Very interactive, not busy during weekday.
Great playroom and quiet room for babies.
Loved our time here! Def recommend for families.
Very interactive, not busy during weekday.
Great playroom and quiet room for babies.
Loved our time here! Def recommend for families.
Very informative presentations. Place was clean for us and the animals. We happen to go 2/21. We were with 2 student groups, students were polite and paying attention. ...Hats off to their teachers for good leadership.
I hosted my 4 year olds birthday party here. The experience from booking to the day off the party was easy, stress free and fun! As a parent its often exhausting getting all the details together for a special day all while trying to be present. The decorations were perfect, the schedule and food were timed just right. The owners and staff even helped to get all friends and family together for the birthday song (this can take so long to get everyone there). I was able to get the perfect pictures not having to manage any aspect of the event. The party package fit our needs and even with the minor adjustments needed, the staff was beyond flexible and accommodating. I was even able to run around and join the fun. I cannot thank the owners and staff enough for making our little ones day special for everyone. (Ps: pizza was so good)
This place is fun, simple, expressive, and stimulating for children and adults. The hands-on to the learning and playing is so fantastic. It was enjoyable on so many levels, not only for my 5yo, and 10 yo, but myself as well. It truly is a place where children can be children and play like kids.
Went on a Thursday morning to the newly renovated Playseum so it was completely empty so I recommend try to go in less traffic days. Cost $15 per person which is pretty steep especially for a parent to pay. Nonetheless I highly recommend and Kaitlynn was extremely nice and friendly. There are over 27 rooms and stations to explore it was amazing. Each section is very detailed and organized according to what that that section is portraying (dentist office, grocery store, mechanic shop). There are puzzles, blocks, costumes, etc. A cool extra is that each spot has a guide to pretend play for parent to engage with the kids. The science shop, soap bar, paint shop, and bakery are an additional cost but if you have kids under 6 they will enjoy all the 20 plus rooms that have endless activities. We did decorate our own cupcakes and I can attest as an avid baker that those cupcakes we SO GOOD (unexpected) Your $15 allows you to come and go all day so that was unexpected. We played then left for lunch and came back. My kiddos are begging to come back.
This place is GREAT! Everything is hands on activities, which is AWESOME for kids. It is important for them to touch, to feel, and to explore instead of just watching it out of a glass display.
All the activities are so interesting that the kids got themselves involved automatically! All my three kids (3/5/7) can find something to play for their ages. The gentlemen inside were so patient to my high maintenance boy and provided him everything he needed to build his marble track. I’m so touched by their dedication and support to the young children. They are absolutely amazing!
We stayed from 11am to 4pm and only finished half of the activities. We will come back for sure.
All the activities are so interesting that the kids got themselves involved automatically! All my three kids (3/5/7) can find something to play for their ages. The gentlemen inside were so patient to my high maintenance boy and provided him everything he needed to build his marble track. I’m so touched by their dedication and support to the young children. They are absolutely amazing!
We stayed from 11am to 4pm and only finished half of the activities. We will come back for sure.
*Downgraded to 3-stars after a second visit that was not nearly as enjoyable as the first*
Great place for littles to play! I visited with my 5 & 2 yr-olds at opening on a Saturday and it was a great time. There were no issues with crowds and we almost had the place to ourselves until 11am. I saw other reviews mentioning how small this place is but I found those to be very wrong. The place is huge with many themed rooms to play in. Within the rooms, it could get cramped if several kids are playing in the same space, but we found it easy to find open rooms away from other kids that arrived. We also got to pet 2 bunnies during our visit. If it's your first time here, they'll give you a ticket to decorate your own cupcake or cookie (a $4 value). I expected just plain average cupcakes but they were very moist and fresh...I would gladly pay the $4 next time if I'm craving one. The 2 young women staffing the store were very friendly and provided excellent service. The bathroom in the rear of the store was very clean, and there is a diaper changing station outside of it if you have littles still wearing diapers. We could've easily spent more hours here if we didn't have to eat lunch, so we'll just have to come back again!
Great place for littles to play! I visited with my 5 & 2 yr-olds at opening on a Saturday and it was a great time. There were no issues with crowds and we almost had the place to ourselves until 11am. I saw other reviews mentioning how small this place is but I found those to be very wrong. The place is huge with many themed rooms to play in. Within the rooms, it could get cramped if several kids are playing in the same space, but we found it easy to find open rooms away from other kids that arrived. We also got to pet 2 bunnies during our visit. If it's your first time here, they'll give you a ticket to decorate your own cupcake or cookie (a $4 value). I expected just plain average cupcakes but they were very moist and fresh...I would gladly pay the $4 next time if I'm craving one. The 2 young women staffing the store were very friendly and provided excellent service. The bathroom in the rear of the store was very clean, and there is a diaper changing station outside of it if you have littles still wearing diapers. We could've easily spent more hours here if we didn't have to eat lunch, so we'll just have to come back again!
A local gem!
Teachers get a free annual pass, and kids 2 and under are also free! I love watching my kids be creative and going through the stations with them. Each time we go, it’s a little different which keeps things interesting for all of us.
This play space is HUGE and very clean. There are jungle gyms and bounce houses, but also decorated "rooms" with themed toys for make believe and some noise relief. Well worth admittance.
Bonus: Snacks, drinks, and adult beverages!
Parents: Everyone (kids and adults), must wear socks.
Bonus: Snacks, drinks, and adult beverages!
Parents: Everyone (kids and adults), must wear socks.
Discovery place is a wonderful place to take kids! However, all ages can enjoy the activities. The activities are fun, interactive, and educational. There are many different types of centers, and you can move at your own leisure. There is availability to hold birthday parties there, and they have a little gift shop as well. Price of admission is very affordable, and you could stay as long or as little as you would like. Staff was very friendly and helpful! You can buy memberships or daily admission. Will definitely be going back again!
Great fun for the curious of all ages! We are building a community model railroad display to use for learning STEM and other things. The Rivet makerspace is attached and convenient for making parts!
We love Kids Wonder, it's a great way to spend the day. The staff is friendly and the facility is always clean and in order. They have a great variety of areas for the kids to play and pretend in, plus a couple of small and large inflatable bounce houses. Priced affordably, they also offer a stamp for same-day readmittance which lets you go home for nap time if needed. They offer snacks and drinks for the kids and beers, seltzers, and mimosas for the adults. If you have kids this is a great place to take them to spend a hot summer or cold winter day.
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They have recently added some new play areas and re arranged the space a bit, I'm so glad to see that they are continuing to expand and innovate for the kids. It helps keep things exciting and new when we visit.
Edited on 04/01/24
They have recently added some new play areas and re arranged the space a bit, I'm so glad to see that they are continuing to expand and innovate for the kids. It helps keep things exciting and new when we visit.
It's a small space but packed with a wide range of interactive science deomnstrations covering a wide range of.topics. also there are imaginary play opportunities for kids. There is a creative element to the displays, some of which are clearly handmade in house. So it's more of a S.T.E.A.M concept than just S.T.E.M.
Great Firefighting Historical Displays. 911 Display and Monument also.
Excellent. My children absolutely Love this place. Unbelievable value for an entire day of family fun.
If you're a serious fire buff this is a place you have to visit, they have a fully restored Aherns pumper, and great historical displays covering fire history in the Merrimack Valley
An awesome place to take your child to learn and play. We have a family membership and go around once a week and my son still loves going. Tons of science, technology, engineering and math to work on.
Good for kids. Lot of fire fight history
Great history of the fire service
Great, family friendly place. Informative tours. Wonderful events.
What a great place to bring the kids! This place was very impressive. There were tons of different things for the kids to play with, not to mention learn from. My favorite was the dinosaur bone dig where you dug up assorted bones and matched them up with the correct dinosaur. We attended a birthday party here. They performed an assortment of experiments with dry ice. The kids were memorized by it! The staff was wonderful as well. It's worth stopping by and checking it out!