Welcome, Explorers!
Hands-on exhibits, programs, and special events for children and families.
Today's Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
Meridian, Idaho
Admission
General Admission $13
Member Early Access
9-10am Mon-Sat
Today at the Museum
- Weekly Program: Let's Get Messy Community Room
- Travel to the Planets Planetarium show, 15 minutes, Ages 4+ $2 per person, free for members, at the front desk Ages 4+
- Special Guest: Therapy Dogs Visit (not on in the week before)
- Full STEAM Ahead: Homeschool Series Workshop, 1 hour 15 minutes, Ages 8 to 12 Ages 8 to 12
- Little Owl's Night, by Divya Srinivasan Story time, Story & Project, Ages 2 to 5 Ages 2 to 5
- All dayThe exhibits are open
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Later this week
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- Tomorrow, Thu 29 · Open until 4pm Weekly Program: STEM ages 3+ 10:30amPlanetarium show: The Little Star That Could 10:45am & 2pmSpecial Guest: Experiments with Dr. Picklestein (not on in the week before) 11:30amStory time 3pm
- Fri 30 Planetarium show: KIRU and the Mystery of the Lost Moon 10:45am & 2pmWorkshop: Art with Miss Catherine (not on in the week before) 1:30pmStory time 11:30am & 3pm
- Sat 31 Planetarium show: One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure 10:45am, 12:30pm & 2pmStory time 3pm
- Sun 1, Open 1 to 5pm Planetarium show: Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival 2pmNew book: Pokko and the Drum 3pm
- Mon 2 Weekly Program: Trash to Treasure 10:30amPlanetarium show: The Great Solar System Adventure 10:45am & 2pmProgram: Music & Movement (not on in the week before) 1pmStory time 11:30am & 3pm
- Special Guest: Therapy Dogs Visit, 11am (not on in the week before). Therapy dogs visit the museum.
- Workshop: Full STEAM Ahead: Homeschool Series, 1pm. 1 hour 15 minutes, Ages 8 to 12
- Story time: Little Owl's Night, This week's book, 3pm.
Ages 2 to 5 October
Calendar: OctoberHighlighted: not on in the week before
October 2026. Today, Wednesday 28, is circled; the days gone are crossed off.
- Wednesday 28 (today): not on in the week before: Therapy Dogs Visit
- Thursday 29: open until 4pm; not on in the week before: Experiments with Dr. Picklestein
- Friday 30: not on in the week before: Art with Miss Catherine
Explore, Create, Discover
Our museum offers unique experiences for the whole family
41+ Interactive Exhibits
Hands-on learning adventures for curious minds of all ages
Discover exhibitsPlanetarium
Journey through the stars with 9 immersive shows
View showsBirthday Parties
Celebrate their special day at the museum
Plan a partyField Trips & Group Visits
Educational adventures for schools, scouts, and community groups
Book a field tripFeatured Exhibits
A few favorites from our 41+ interactive experiences
Admission
Affordable family fun.
General Admission
Ages 2-64 • All-day access to 41+ exhibits
Seniors
65+
$11
Infants
12-23 mo
$5
Babies
<12 mo
Free
Our Mission
Dedicated to bringing children, families, and the community together to engage in learning through creative play.
41+
Interactive Exhibits
125,000+
Annual Visitors
7+
Years Serving Idaho
Proudly supported by our sponsors and community partners
