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Children's Museum of Idaho

Name: Children's Museum of Idaho
Address: 790 S Progress Ave, Meridian, ID, 83642, US
Telephone: (208) 345-1920

Meridian, ID

Hands-on Meridian children’s museum with imaginative exhibits, a toddler area, and strong appeal for kids roughly 2-8.

Plan This Visit

Best for

best for toddlers through early elementary

Hours

Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Parking

Parking available

Visit style

hands-on museum play

Birthday parties

Available

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Editor's Take

A standout option for curious kids who like pretend play and hands-on discovery more than pure climbing or bouncing.

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Best Fit

Best For

Kids roughly ages 2-8
Families who want indoor play with educational variety
Visits where toddlers and preschoolers need more than one type of activity

Less Ideal For

Families seeking a pure physical-play venue
Big kids wanting high-intensity attractions
Visitors who only want quick drop-in active play

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

BabiesToddlersPreschoolersBig kids

Play features

Toddler areaPretend playMuseum exhibitsClimbing structure

Family amenities

Free parkingFamily restrooms

Birthday party options

Birthday partiesParty packages

Accessibility and comfort

Wheelchair accessible

Visit options

Open playDrop-in visitsMembership availableClasses or events

Price range

Mid-range

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Operator type

Museum

Play model

Full-day open play

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Max recommended age

Under 9

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Monday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Age FitMuseum materials describe the best fit as roughly ages 2-8

Member HoursMembers get 9:00-10:00 access Monday-Saturday

Regular HoursOpen Monday-Saturday 10:00-17:00 and Sunday 13:00-17:00

Pricing Snapshot

Ages 12 To 23 Months$5

Ages 2 To 64$13

Community Appreciation$5 admission on the second Thursday

Military Discount$2 off

Planetarium Add On$2

Seniors 65 Plus$11

Under 12 MonthsFree

About the Venue

The Children's Museum of Idaho is not a standard playground, but it functions as one of the region’s best indoor play-and-learn options for younger families. The museum combines hands-on exhibits with climbing and imaginative spaces including Toddler Town, a pirate ship jungle gym, pretend grocery play, and other interactive zones. It is especially useful when you want indoor time that feels more exploratory and less repetitive than pure soft play.

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