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Children's Museum of Aroostook County

Caribou, ME

Caribou children’s museum with hands-on exhibits, STEM play, and weekend family hours.
Plan This Visit

Best for

toddlers through elementary-age kids

Hours

Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Price

General admission is listed at $9.50, with family memberships also offered.

Visit style

museum-style open exploration

Birthday parties

Available

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

A learning-rich indoor outing that feels more like open-ended exhibit play than a high-energy playground.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Toddlers through elementary-age kids
  • Families who like pretend play and hands-on exhibits
  • Repeat visits with a membership
Less Ideal For
  • Kids looking for big-climb active play
  • Families who need daily drop-in hours

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

BabiesToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Museum exhibitsPretend playSensory play

Visit options

Open playDrop-in visitsMembership availableClasses or events

Price range

Budget

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Operator type

Nonprofit

Play model

Mixed open play + classes

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Max recommended age

Under 13

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Hours vary due to private events

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Saturday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Notes
Public hours are currently focused on weekends.Check the museum website before a long drive, since special events and community programming can affect access.

Pricing Snapshot

Notes
Membership pricing is published on the museum website.Check the website for current event and group-visit details.
SummaryGeneral admission is listed at $9.50, with family memberships also offered.

About the Venue

Children's Museum of Aroostook County is a nonprofit hands-on museum in Caribou focused on play-based learning, STEM exploration, and open-ended family visits. It is a better fit for families looking for interactive exhibits and pretend play than for families seeking a large active-climb playground.

Atlas Perspective

Indoor Play Atlas Notes

Age Fittoddlers through elementary-age kids
Noise Levelmoderate
Visit Stylemuseum-style open exploration
Energy LevelLow To Moderate
Parent Comforthigh
Booking Frictionlow

Birthday Party Snapshot

SummaryGroup programming is available, and the museum publishes group-booking information on its website.

External Links

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Quick Summary

Best for

toddlers through elementary-age kids

Hours

Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Price

General admission is listed at $9.50, with family memberships also offered.

Visit style

museum-style open exploration

Contact Information

Address

52 Sweden Street

Caribou, ME, 04736

Location
MaineDown EastCaribou, ME
Source & Verification

Last updated

April 18, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 8, 2026

Checked against 2 public sources.

Reviewed as

Business website and booking-flow review

What Changed

April 8, 2026

Filled public address details, confirmed weekend hours from official sources, and upgraded editorial and planning fields.

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