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Midwest Children’s Museums Your Kids Will Love

by Lindsay

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Midwest Children's Museums Your Kids Will Love from Let Me Give You Some AdviceI still remember the way my son’s eyes lit up as he plunked the red balls down the chute and grinned with delight as they popped out in the basket below. There’s nothing better than watching your kids play and discovery something new. Their joy in learning something new is contagious!

One of the best places to foster those discoveries is at children’s museums, with their hands on exhibits and provocations to play. The Midwest is full of great options and these destinations of fun make great places to visit on your travels. Here’s a roundup to inspire some new trips full of learning and play, right here in the Midwest.

Midwest Children’s Museums For Kids

The Children’s Museum – Indianapolis, Indiana

Things to Know Before You Go: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis from Let Me Give You Some Advice

Magic House – St. Louis, Missouri

Midwest Children's Museums - The Magic House St. Louis, MO. Courtesy of TheWalkingTourists.com

Having Fun at Magic House from The Walking Tourists

City Museum – St. Louis, Missouri

Midwest Children's Museums -City Museum in St. Louis. Courtesy of DesMoinesParent.com

St. Louis City Museum: Tips and Tricks from Des Moines Parent

Minnesota Children’s Museum – St. Paul, Minnesota

Midwest Children's Museum - The Minnesota Children's Museum. Courtesy of DayTripper.com

Minnesota Children’s Museum|Powerful Play in Action from Day Tripper

Little Buckeye Children’s Museum – Mansfield, Ohio

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Little Buckeye Children’s Museum from Yoder Toder Blog

Iowa Children’s Museum  – Coralville, Iowa

Midwest Children's Museums - Iowa Children's Museum. Courtesy of FieldTripIowa.com

Iowa Children’s Museum from Field Trip Iowa

Grand Rapids Children’s Museum – Grand Rapids, Michigan

Midwest Children's Museums - Grand Rapids Children's Museum. Courtesy of GRKids.com

A Parent’s Guide to the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum from Grand Rapids Kids

Curious Kids’ Museum and Curious Kids Discovery Center – St. Joseph, Michigan

Midwest Children's Museums - Curious Kids in St. Joseph, MI.

St. Joseph, Michigan with Kids from Let Me Give You Some Advice

Children’s Museum of Evansville – Evansville, Indiana

Midwest Children's Museums - Children's Museum of Evansville, Indiana.

A Weekend in Evansville, Indiana from Let Me Give You Some Advice

Are you a member of your local children’s museum? Make sure to check with your home museum about any reciprocal benefits at other institutions. Many offer free or discounted admissions but check carefully since not all museums participate.

There are dozens of children’s museums across the Midwest that make for fun, family-friendly getaways. Your kids get to discover new things and you get the joy of watching them play and learn. What more could you ask for in a family adventure?

Pin for LaterMidwest Children's Museums your kids will love. Family vacation ideas in Chicago, Indiana, Ohio, and St. Louis.

What is your favorite children’s museum? Share your ideas in the comments below for others to add to their lists!

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Comments

  1. Beth Schmeisl @ Natural Mama Cafe says

    September 11, 2017 at 8:24 am

    Hi Lindsay! I love the theme of your blog, helping curious families explore more 🙂 We will definitely be checking out some of these museums!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      September 11, 2017 at 8:27 am

      Thank you, Beth! I hope you guys enjoy some fun adventures 🙂

      Reply

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Welcome! I'm Lindsay and I live for a good adventure. I'm convinced you can always find one, even if it's in your own backyard. As a mom of two, I don't believe in giving up on exploring just because of my Midwest zip code. With a little curiosity, you can find adventures for your family, no matter where you live. Read More...

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