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
Coming up
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- Tomorrow, Sun 8 · Open 1 to 5pm Planetarium show: One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure 2pmNew book: Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin 3pm
- Mon 9 Weekly Program: Trash to Treasure 10:30amPlanetarium show: Khrumka and the Magic Rocket 10:45am & 2pmStory time 11:30am & 3pm
- Tue 10 Weekly Program: Early STEM 10:30amPlanetarium show: KIRU and the Mystery of the Lost Moon 10:45am & 2pmStory time 11:30am & 3pm
- Wed 11 Weekly Program: Let's Get Messy 10amPlanetarium show: Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival 10:45am & 2pmWorkshop: Full STEAM Ahead: Homeschool Series 1pmStory time 11:30am & 3pm
- Thu 12, $5 day, until 7pm Weekly Program: STEM ages 3+ 10:30amPlanetarium show: The Magic Treehouse: Space Mission 10:45am & 2pmSpecial Guest: Therapy Dogs Visit (not on in the week before) 1pmSpecial Guest: Animal Encounters 4pmWorkshop: STEM (6yr+) (not on in the week before) 6pmStory time 11:30am & 3pm
- Planetarium show: KIRU and the Mystery of the Lost Moon, 10:45am, 12:30pm and 2pm.
$2 per person, free for members, at the front desk 22 minutes, Ages 4+ - Story time: Pokko and the Drum, This week's book, 3pm.
Ages 2 to 5 November
Calendar: NovemberHighlighted: not on in the week before
November 2026. Today, Saturday 7, is circled; the days gone are crossed off.
- Thursday 12: $5 admission, open until 7pm; not on in the week before: Therapy Dogs Visit, STEM (6yr+)
- Friday 13: not on in the week before: EDventures, 1920s Escape Room
- 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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