About Thinkery
An engaging, highly interactive children's museum featuring a mix of indoor water play, outdoor park areas, and daily storytimes, with the added convenience of free garage parking and all-day re-entry.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families with multiple young childrenOut-of-town visitors looking for a kid-friendly highlightParents wanting a mix of indoor and outdoor activitiesToddlers as young as 1 year old (especially enjoy the water play)Children aged 2 to 8 years old (perfect match for the majority of activities)
Why families love it
- Interactive indoor water play system with toys
- Daily interactive storytime sessions
- Outdoor play park area
- All-day tickets allowing morning and afternoon re-entry
- Reciprocal admission benefits with other museums
- Indoor water play system
Insider tips
- Visit on Tuesday after 3:30 PM for free admission
- Take advantage of the free parking provided by the museum in the nearby garage
- Use the all-day ticket to split your visit between the morning and afternoon
- Check if you have reciprocal benefits from other museum memberships before buying tickets
Good to know before you go
- Paying full price on Tuesday afternoons if you can wait until 3:30 PM for free entry
- The museum is on the smaller side, though still packed with activities
- Value
- Excellent value, featuring free admission on Tuesdays after 3:30 PM, complimentary garage parking, and reciprocal entry benefits for members of other museums.
- Food
- Located in an area with plenty of nearby dining options to visit during re-entry
- Safety
- Clean and well-maintained facilities kept up by friendly staff
What parents say
"Had a great time, kiddo loved all the different types of engaged activities to do. Time well spent and even tired out the kiddo at the end. It was nice to sit back and see the kiddo explore. Definitely coming back! Great for a family with multiple kids for sure!"
a week ago
"We had the best time here, and with all day tickets we're able to come for the morning and then come back that afternoon. There is a ton to do in the area around the Thinkery and more than enough to do inside. Definitely a must-see if you are in town with kids."
2 weeks ago
"Perfect for ages 2-8. We spent about two hours here but still didn’t get to everything. Our daughter loved it, well Maintained. Staff was friendly and helpful. We loved storytime. Nice they have reciprocal benefits with other museums."
a month ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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