3 Best Kids’ Museums in Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia Kids’ Museums – Museums are both fun and educational places to visit. But museums focused specifically on kids engage them through exciting and interactive exhibits and activities. One way for children to learn is through play, and kids’ museums facilitate that. Each one offers unique experiences and learning opportunities, from science and history to cultural awareness and social interaction. Keep reading to find out more about 3 museums you can take your kids to on a rainy day!

Here are the 3 Best Kids’ Museums in Atlanta, Georgia

Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Center for Puppetry Arts
Fernbank Museum of Natural History

The three museums in this list were chosen based on personal experience, recommendations, and online reviews. To learn more about each of them, keep reading!

Children’s Museum of Atlanta

The Children’s Museum of Atlanta opened in 2003 and has been entertaining and educating the children who visit ever since. It has permanent exhibits which range from teaching about food, travel, science, and more. It also has featured, limited-time exhibits and educational programs. There are programs geared towards kids who have autism and sensory processing disorders, kids age one through five who are preparing to go to school for the first time, and to expand kids’ knowledge of other cultures. All of this ensures that your children will be interested no matter how many times you visit. Buy tickets or become a member today!

Location of Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Children’s Museum of Atlanta
275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 659-5437
https://childrensmuseumatlanta.org/

Review of Children’s Museum of Atlanta

“A wonderful center full of enrichment and science education. Not a conventional museum, but more of an interactive play environment for children to explore and experience. Staff is helpful and friendly. Museum regularly updates exhibits and has a number of well known classic areas that always lead to a fun time.” -Derek F.

Center for Puppetry Arts

The Center for Puppetry Arts has been introducing visitors to the art of puppetry since 1978, where Muppets creator Jim Henson cut the opening ribbon. It boasts over 600 performances for all ages and more than 50 types of educational programs (both online and in-person) per year. The museum has permanent and rotating educational exhibits with over 5,000 puppets and artifacts on display. Hands-on workshops designed to be both fun and educational teach kids about puppet creation and manipulation and even allow them to create their own. The Center is an excellent place to bring your children, or even your classroom on a field trip!

Location of the Center for Puppetry Arts

Center for Puppetry Arts
1404 Spring St NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 873-3391
https://puppet.org/

Review of the Center for Puppetry Arts

My husband and I were grinning ear to ear from the second we entered to the moment we left the museum. We are both huge Jim Henson fans and loved the way this museum showcased his work. The museum was tidy and creatively displayed, staff was friendly and multiple hands on activities were scattered throughout that were fun for all ages. We have already recommended the place to multiple friends and look forward to visiting ourselves if we ever visit Atlanta again. -Allie W.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

The Fernbank Museum of Natural History has won several awards for excellence in the Atlanta area. In addition to its many indoor exhibits (and title of having the world’s largest dinosaurs), there are 75 acres of land on the property. Explore the outdoors and discover even more exhibits and playgrounds along with learning about Fernbank’s mission to preserve nature in the heart of the city. Inside, you can watch science documentaries on Atlanta’s biggest movie screen and attend one of the events held at the museum weekly. Visit Fernbank today for guaranteed fun and learning!

Location of Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404)929-6300
https://www.fernbankmuseum.org/

Review of Fernbank Museum of Natural History

I love this museum. There is always something interesting to experience  for children and adults. My grandchildren had a fantastic time in the children’s play area and loved seeing the dinosaur replica. My favorite part of this visit was the tyrannosaurus display with the visual screens… We did not use a membership but I highly recommend that you purchase one. -Joyce D.

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