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Hershey Children's Museum
4.4 ★★★★☆ 217 Google reviews · Indoor playground in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Family-friendly center featuring interactive exhibits for the little ones and a play area.
Plan your visit
- Ages parents visit with kids 2–7, going by reviews
- Admission around $18 — prices change and often vary by age or day, so check with the venue
- Café on site somewhere to grab a coffee and sit while the kids play
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (717) 808-4950
- Website hersheykids.org
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 12–5 PM |
What parents highlight
“Extremely clean, set up to meet all needs, chairs throughout for adults, a room to have your own snacks, bathrooms were plentiful, the staff was awesome.”
“We even had a small period of time to sit and read a book, really allowing for the ebb and flow of toddler energy to be expressed thoroughly.”
“The staff was kind, patient, and never made us feel rushed.”
“The location offers snacks, drinks, even coffee for the parents at a very very amenable price.”
“The entire museum is set up in a way that feels welcoming, sensory-friendly, and easy for kids of all abilities to enjoy.”
What parents say
On vacation to Hershey and needed something indoors to burn off energy considering it’s been super hot. Lady at the front desk told us all the rules, no running etc etc. and she made a note that the sensory pit is a choking hazard to small kids so to be mindful.
We visit the children's museum very frequently. My 3 year old loves it and my older kids have fun when they visit. My infant son is a crawler and is starting to play with some of the toys they have there. There's also plenty of other kids to play with. It's generally for children less than 6 I would say.
A wonderful assortment of activities and climbable structures. My daughter had a blast running around and diving into the various activities available. We even had a small period of time to sit and read a book, really allowing for the ebb and flow of toddler energy to be expressed thoroughly.
My children ages: 8,6,4, loved it! We stayed almost the whole day. The ball pit was a favorite for all of them. The 8 year old really enjoyed the screen that you could draw on. The 6 year old loved the ball pit most. The 4 year old loved the slides, especially the one from the barn.
Birthday parties at Hershey Children's Museum
Hershey Children's Museum hosts birthday parties, going by their listing and parent reviews. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular playgrounds.
Bringing a toddler?
Reviews and the venue's own info mention a dedicated toddler area or toddler times at Hershey Children's Museum — a separate space where little ones can play without dodging big kids.
Sensory-friendly play
Hershey Children's Museum is mentioned for sensory-friendly sessions — typically quieter play times with lights and music turned down. Schedules for these change, so call ahead to confirm the next session before you go.
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