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Children's Museum of Eau Claire

Downtown Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI

Two-story children's museum in downtown Eau Claire with hands-on exhibits, pretend play, inclusive sensory supports, memberships, and birthday rentals.

Plan This Visit

Best for

Broad mixed-age appeal from toddler through elementary years.

Hours

Monday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Price

$11 per person ages 1-100

Visit style

Half-day museum outing with easy re-entry.

Birthday parties

Available

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

One of the stronger small-city children's museums for mixed ages, especially if inclusive supports matter to your family.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For

Mixed-age sibling visits
Families who want exhibits and pretend play instead of only gross-motor play
Parents looking for strong sensory supports and planning tools
Downtown outings where you may want to stay for several hours

Less Ideal For

Families seeking a quick, cheap one-hour play gym stop
Kids who only want a big climber or bounce-house style experience

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

BabiesToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Museum exhibitsPretend playToddler areaSensory play

Family amenities

Family restrooms

Birthday party options

Birthday partiesPrivate party roomParty packages

Accessibility and comfort

Wheelchair accessibleSensory-friendly

Visit options

Drop-in visitsMembership availableClasses or events

Price range

Budget

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Operator type

Museum

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

Monday9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WednesdayClosed

Thursday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Members 8:00 AM-9:00 AM)

Sunday9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Members 8:00 AM-9:00 AM)

ConnectivityWi-Fi is not available

FoodLight snacks are sold for $1 each; a family lunch area is available in the lobby; no beverages are sold

FootwearShoes are expected during play

Hours PatternSchool-year hours include extended Monday evening hours and weekend member-only early entry

Re EntrySame-day re-entry is allowed with your receipt

Pricing Snapshot

General Admission$11 per person ages 1-100

InfantsUnder 1 are free

MembershipsMemberships are available for repeat local visits

Reduced RatePlay for All admission is $4 for qualifying families

About the Venue

Children's Museum of Eau Claire is a strong mixed-age family destination in downtown Eau Claire, built around hands-on exhibits, imaginative role play, and learning through play. It works especially well for repeat visits because the museum supports both casual drop-ins and longer stays, with re-entry, a family lunch area, memberships, and regular programs. Families planning around accessibility will also find unusually robust sensory supports, including a sensory room, sensory backpacks, visual schedules, and a museum-wide sensory map.

Atlas Perspective

Indoor Play Atlas Notes

Age FitBroad mixed-age appeal from toddler through elementary years.

Booking Frictionlow

Energy Levelmedium

Noise Levelvariable

Parent Comfortmedium

Visit StyleHalf-day museum outing with easy re-entry.

Birthday Party Snapshot

After HoursAfter-hours private rentals start at $250 for members and $300 for non-members

CorporateCorporate after-hours rental is $500

Daytime Rental$150 for daytime party rentals

NotesParty guests may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages.

Accessibility & Comfort

Adaptive ToolsAdaptive tools are available in the Makery.

MobilityElevator access is available for the multi-floor museum.

ProgrammingThe museum also offers sensory-friendly events with reduced group size.

Sensory Supports

Sensory roomSensory backpacksVisual schedulesMuseum-wide sensory map

Wheelchair accessibleSensory-friendly

Gallery

Sensory room at the Children's Museum of Eau Claire. — The museum offers a dedicated sensory room for families who need a calmer reset space.

Sensory backpacks available at the Children's Museum of Eau Claire. — Sensory backpacks and planning tools are available for museum visits.

Accessible elevator at the Children's Museum of Eau Claire. — Elevator access supports multi-floor visits.

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