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: STEM ages 3+ Community Room
- The Magic Treehouse: Space Mission Planetarium show, 30 minutes, Ages 5+ $2 per person, free for members, at the front desk Ages 5+
- Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin, by Lloyd Moss Story time, Story & Project, Ages 2 to 5 Ages 2 to 5
- Special Guest: Therapy Dogs Visit (not on in the week before)
- Special Guest: Animal Encounters Ages 2 to 12 Ages 2 to 12
- This evening
- STEM (6yr+) (not on in the week before) Workshop, Community Room
- All dayThe exhibits are open
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Later this week
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- Tomorrow, Fri 13 Planetarium show: One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure 10:45am & 2pmProgram: EDventures (not on in the week before) 11:30amStory time 3pm
- Sat 14 Planetarium show: The Great Solar System Adventure 10:45am, 12:30pm & 2pmStory time 3pm
- Sun 15, Open 1 to 5pm Planetarium show: The Little Star That Could 2pmNew book: I Know a Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello 3pm
- Mon 16 Weekly Program: Trash to Treasure 10:30amPlanetarium show: One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure 10:45am & 2pmProgram: Music & Movement (not on in the week before) 1pmStory time 11:30am & 3pm
- Tue 17 Weekly Program: Early STEM 10:30amPlanetarium show: The Great Solar System Adventure 10:45am & 2pmWorkshop: Cardboard Creations (not on in the week before) 1pmStory time 11:30am & 3pm
- Special Guest: Therapy Dogs Visit, 1pm (not on in the week before). Therapy dogs visit the museum.
- Special Guest: Animal Encounters, 4pm.
Ages 2 to 12 - Workshop: STEM (6yr+), 6pm (not on in the week before). STEM activities in the community room
November
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November 2026. Today, Thursday 12, is circled; the days gone are crossed off.
- Thursday 12 (today): not on in the week before: Therapy Dogs Visit, STEM (6yr+)
- Friday 13: not on in the week before: EDventures
- Monday 16: not on in the week before: Music & Movement
- Tuesday 17: not on in the week before: Cardboard Creations
- Friday 20: not on in the week before: Fun with Treasure Valley Arts, Art with Miss Catherine
- Monday 23: not on in the week before: Story with Ed Word the Bookworm, Recycled Paper Making!
- Tuesday 24: not on in the week before: Wildlife Workshop
- Wednesday 25: not on in the week before: Therapy Dogs Visit
- Thursday 26: closed
- Monday 30: not on in the week before: Music & Movement
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
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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
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