THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5: BOTH LOCATIONS ARE CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER. We’ll see you tomorrow (Fri., Dec 6)! Stay warm friends!!!!
Click HERE for TICKET RESERVATIONS & for FULL LIST OF HOURS for Curious Kids’ Museum and Curious Kids’ Discovery Zone. ***THEN SCROLL DOWN…towards bottom to choose date/location.***
**Inclement weather notice: CKM/DZ may close all day, close early or open delayed on inclement weather days. If visibility is low due to snow and blowing conditions and/or roads are icy, please call the Museum before loading up the car and trekking out. Safety is our first priority. The decision to close all day or delay opening will be posted here on our website no earlier than 9am. In the event of an early closure, it will be posted at 2:30pm.
Please use the below information to plan for the 2024/2025 school year.
September- May: Bring your class to Curious Kids’ Museum or Curious Kids’ Discovery Zone for both an educational and fun field trip! We’re the place where learning is always fun! We have created a number of exhibits with you, the educator, in mind. Using any or all of our hands-on exhibits can help you meet your learning objectives in real-world ways. Plus, the kids will have a great time! Your trip needs to be booked at least 3 weeks in advance, and groups a minimum of 20 people, please.
Curious Kids’ Museum
Our flagship location has been welcoming field trips for almost 35 years! Geared for Pre-School through 5th grade, Curious Kids’ Museum provides groups with 1.5 hours of hands-on learning and discovery with exhibits such as the vet clinic, child-sized farmer’s market, big blue building blocks and new fort making exhibit, along with long-time favorites, face painting and the new bubble chamber (now handi-capable!), plus more! Each visit starts off with a short orientation. Curious Kids’ Museum maxes out at 80 people total.
This indoor beachside setting is in addition to our flagship bluff-top location and is just below the bluff from the Curious Kids’ Museum. With enough space for permanent & traveling exhibits, Curious Kids’ Discovery Zone engages PreK-5th. Explore seven water tables, virtual reality educational exhibits, lighthouse climbing tower, pin wall, and traveling exhibit space. Visit include a one-hour hands-on tour with a brief orientation. Curious Kids’ Discovery Zone maxes out at 40 people total.
The group rate for Curious Kids’ Museum or Curious Kids’ Discovery Zone is $3.00 for children and adults. One teacher per classroom is free. This rate applies only to groups that have advanced reservations.
Tour times are based on Michigan (Eastern) Time. We know transportation can be difficult due to budget cuts, so please ask us for CHUMS fund help with your bus costs. Limited availability. We also offer Outreach Traveling Exhibits and Curious Classroom Science Units!
