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Explore

View our Exhibits

Our exhibits are designed to spark children’s curiosity, imagination and interests by engaging them in playful explorations of interactive learning experiences and shared
moments of discovery.

Visit

Hours and Admission

We no longer require masks to be worn by visitors inside our museum, but they are optional and we will have masks for anyone who asks for one. Our staff will continue to wear masks at all times.

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Member Perks

Children’s Museum Membership:
Renew or join today to get unlimited access to the museum, discounts on camps and birthday parties and more.

play is serious business at
stepping stones museum for children

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In the 22+ years of serving this region, our award-winning museum has reached more than 7 million people. With the help of members, educators and community partners, we provide exceptional, playful learning opportunities for children that foster an
understanding and appreciation of the world.

featured every day fun in 2023

January

9

Snowball Festival

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Beginning January 9, through February 5, 2023

February

11

Sweetheart Ball

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March

11

Museum's Birthday

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March

24

Game On! Event

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March

31

Lillie’s Jokester Jamboree

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April

8

Egg-straordinary Egg-stravaganza

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Discover Prehistoric Fun

BIG ADVENTURES: DINOSAURS

Enter a wacky, whimsical (and somewhat warped) time machine to meet resident paleontologists that introduce lead dinosaur, Dolly Dilophosaurus, and her amazing family and friends.

Interactive Science

ENERGY
LAB^®

Get energized at this spectacular trek into the Earth’s systems and investigate the powerful energy that all living things need and use.

De-LIGHT-ful Explorations

LIGHTS
ON!

Step into a showcase of the brightest lights in this starlit gallery.

Immersive Interactive Experiences

MULTIMEDIA GALLERY

Take center stage with a playlist that includes renowned animators, innovators, performing artists, scientists and so much more.

Learning Framework

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From daily programs to birthday parties, Stepping Stones Museum for Children has a variety of fun activities for the family. Check out our calendar for the most up to date information!

Stepping Stones Calendar

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Our Approach to Learning

At Stepping Stones our approach to learning is multifaceted to enable children’s healthy development. Learning is an active, lifelong process that begins with curiosity about the world. It is motivated by interest, fueled by choice and enjoyment, and shaped by social context.

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Play is
Essential

Play is essential. Providing inspirational learning opportunities that motivate children to lead fun and healthy lives are rewarding for everyone. Children are conductors of their personal learning journeys and adults have important roles in helping design and navigate each unique experience.

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Stepping Stones Connects

Stepping Stones connects with children, ages ten and younger, and their families at home and around the world through new and enhanced exhibits, programs and services that promote healthy children and healthy communities.

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