This is a repeating eventFebruary 5 (thursday) 4:00pmApril 2 (thursday) 4:00pm
First Thursday Night at The Children’s Museum
Event Details
First Thursday Night offers an evening for families to explore five floors of indoor exhibits at The Children’s Museum at a reduced admission price. On the first Thursday of every
Event Details
First Thursday Night offers an evening for families to explore five floors of indoor exhibits at The Children’s Museum at a reduced admission price. On the first Thursday of every month, the museum is open from 4–8 p.m. with $6 admission per person.
Families can spark their imagination with Ashley Nora’s Memories, Wonders, and Dreams artwork in the Sunburst Atrium, snap a selfie with a favorite dinosaur in Dinosphere®, ignite discovery in Corteva Agriscience ScienceWorks, dig for clues in National Geographic Treasures of the Earth, and launch an adventure in Beyond Spaceship Earth.
Why Visit on First Thursday Nights?
- Admission is $6 per person for the entire museum, promoted as a savings of more than 75% per ticket.
- It is the only time the museum is open to the public in the evening.
- Capacity is limited, and the museum notes it is not as crowded as you might think.
- Parking is free.
- The Food Court is open for a quick dinner option.


