See What's New at the Children's Museum of Atlanta

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My kids love hands-on play. We adore museums and learning experiences that allow hands-on learning and play like Georgia Aquarium’s Aquanaut Experience or petting the Rays at the St. Louis Zoo. The Children’s Museum of Atlanta is a special experience for my kids, since it’s not exactly close to our home, but we try to visit a few times a year because our trips are so engaging and enriching. The rotating exhibits offer new learning experiences for my kids, but the best part is they have no idea they are learning. The STEAM areas in the renovated second floor, the piano stairs, the climbing areas and under-5 learning forest are total gems in the downtown area. If you are visiting Atlanta or are a metro resident, I highly recommend you tote your family downtown (park at the World of Coke and take the five-minute stroll to the front door). You never know what you’ll learn through play!

Current Exhibits at Children’s Museum of Atlanta

The Amazing Castle

The newest exhibit at Children’s Museum of Atlanta in a pretend-play heavy historical one called The Amazing Castle. Going over the historical tasks in a medieval village from blacksmithing, farming, animal husbandry, woodworking, cooking and more, The Amazing Castle does it all. My young kids were smitten with the Castle Kitchen and all its wares, as well as the rural garden area and the barnyard. Each station offered some dress up, bi-lingual information, and an opportunity to step into the role. Scarlett and Red had a great time. If your kids stay in the grocery store and Waffle House areas of the permanent exhibits at CMA, they will love the similar aspects in The Amazing Castle. Watch the Video below for a sneak peek of what your family can expect!

Past Exhibits at Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Weebles Coast to Coast

The WEEBLES have hit Atlanta! They are the newest exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta, taking you on a coast to coast tour of the 50 US States, and you don’t even have to leave the museum! WEEBLES Coast to Coast will be at the Children’s Museum until Sept. 8, thanks to Hasbro, before it departs on a five-year tour across the nation. Jane Turner, executive director at Children’s Museum of Atlanta tells us, “The interactive exhibit is an effective educational tool that combines learning, exploring and playing to engage and entertain the whole family.”

Your family can plan a “trip” with a giant U.S. map showing the country’s regions, state facts, and popular tourist destinations. I especially loved the murals behind each exhibit featuring the sights and it made photos extra fun to take! In the exhibit, you can “travel” to each state to explore the sights and activities. We loved Kayaking in Niagara Falls and playing boardwalk games in Atlantic City. The 2,500 sq. foot exhibit is designed for children ages 4 – 10 (but Red was 2 and had a BLAST). The best part of this exhibit? Red could put his hands on everything while he learned, ran and imagined himself in all 50 exhibits.

Permanent Exhibits & Offerings

The Children’s Museum of Atlanta is a super fun, smart place to play as well as a non-profit offering a family-friendly space filled with interactive, educational exhibits and programming directed to children ages eight and under. The Children’s Museum of Atlanta also offers parties, memberships, field trips, summer camp, and private events. You’ll find a revamped farm to table area, a full grocery store with sanitized toys, and a working Waffle House where your kids can create a meal and “serve” it to you! The Learning Forest offers a fishing and treehouse respite for kids 5 and under, complete private nursing nook, quiet library, family restrooms and baby play area.

Children's Museum of Atlanta Waffle House

Children’s Museum of Atlanta Hours & Prices:

Monday………….10 AM -5 PM
Tuesday…………10 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday…….10 AM – 5 PM
Thursday……….10 AM – 5 PM
Friday……………..10 AM – 5 PM
Saturday………..10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday……………10 AM – 5 PM
*CMA Summer Hours are in effect! The Museum is open seven days a week, 10 AM – 5 PM, until July 31.
The Museum is CLOSED Thanksgiving & Christmas Day. Hours above are subject to change.Admission is $12.75 plus tax for ages 1 – 100. Admission for infants under 12 months old is free. During the week, field trip groups typically head back to school by 1 PM, so the afternoon during the week is the best time to come and enjoy the Museum. For more information or to support The Children’s Museum of Atlanta, visit their website, Visit them on Facebook, or tweet them!