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Otter Cove Children's Museum
4.8 ★★★★★ 181 Google reviews · Indoor playground in Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Kids' museum featuring a sandbox, play area and mock businesses like a grocery store, news station and vet clinic.
Plan your visit
- Ages 0–12 — the venue's own stated range
- Admission around $9.5 — 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
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd come back often
- Online waiver sign it before you go to skip the front-desk line
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (218) 998-5437
- Website ottercoveff.org
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What parents highlight
“The staff is friendly and keeps the entire place clean, and there is lots of educational toys and activities Including a large slide and an entire art room for crafts.”
“Something to see around every corner & plenty opportunities to let your little ones imagination run wild!”
“The staff is friendly and keeps the entire place clean, and there is lots of educational toys and activities Including a large slide and an entire art room for crafts.”
What parents say
Very cool experience. Lots of space to run around. Was very clean and organized. Lots of areas and rooms full of activities for the kids. Clean bathrooms with changing stations. Would recommend to visit at least once.
Otter Cove has so many fun things for kids (of all ages) to do. We were only there for an hour and a half but could definitely spend an entire afternoon here.
What a lovely place to bring kids to burn off some energy. They ahve something for everyone to do, explore, learn & grow! Birthday party packages are incredibly reasonable. Every staff we had an encounter with genuinely loves their job & bring joy to this place. Well crafted & thought out.
We visited Otter Cove for the first time today while in town to visit family, and our 5 year old had an absolute blast! Lots of imagination stations based on businesses and places in Fergus, as well as an indoor sandpit area and a large craft room.
Birthday parties at Otter Cove Children's Museum
Otter Cove 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 Otter Cove Children's Museum — a separate space where little ones can play without dodging big kids.
Sensory-friendly play
Otter Cove 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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