The Children's Museum of Southern Oregon
Downtown Medford, Medford, OR
Hands-on children’s museum in downtown Medford with more than 30 exhibits, daily programs, sensory-friendly Saturdays, and re-entry on the same day.
Photo 1 of 3. Child playing with a toy truck inside The Children's Museum of Southern Oregon in Medford.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A top-tier family destination in Medford when you want more depth, more replay value, and a stronger mixed-age sibling fit than a standard indoor playground.
Good fit
- Mixed-age siblings who want an all-around play-and-learn outing
- Families who like same-day re-entry and daily programming
- Kids who enjoy making, pretend play, and museum-style discovery
Consider another option if
- Families looking specifically for big climbing or trampoline action
- Visitors who want the cheapest short drop-in option
- Parents who only want a quick energy-burn visit
Know Before You Go
- Re-entry
- Same-day re-entry available; ask the front desk for a stamp
- Supervision
- Adults must accompany children and children must accompany adults
- Supervision model
- Caregiver supervised
- Hours vary due to private events
- Yes
What to Expect
For kids
- Babies
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Pretend play
For caregivers
- Nursing room
- Caregiver supervised
- Visit type
- explore, create, and revisit through the day
Read more about this location
The Children's Museum of Southern Oregon is one of the region's best indoor play-and-learn destinations, combining more than 30 hands-on exhibits with daily programs in art, science, and literacy. Families can treat it like a longer-form play outing thanks to same-day re-entry, rotating activities, and indoor spaces that support everything from pretend play to creative making. It is especially strong for mixed-age sibling visits that need more than a single soft-play structure.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | $10 |
| Children | $15 for ages 1+ |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Calm Space
The FAQ lists a Quiet Room for caregivers needing privacy to feed or pump.
Sensory Friendly
Sensory-Friendly Saturdays run on the 2nd and 4th Saturday from 09:00-10:00.
Accessibility and comfort
Sensory-friendly
Accessibility and comfort
Quiet hours
Location
413 W Main St
Medford, OR, 97501
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Sources & Updates
4 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 5, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
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- Last check on record
- Apr 5, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 4 public sources
Public sources
- TCMSO home pagetcmso.org
Checked: operating status, phone, headline museum description, hours summary
- TCMSO plan a visit pagetcmso.org
Checked: admission, same-day re-entry, parking, family-care details, downtown Medford location, sensory-friendly Saturdays
- TCMSO FAQtcmso.org
Checked: quiet room for feeding or pumping
- TCMSO private events formtcmso.org
Checked: private-event and birthday relevance
What changed
April 5, 2026
Verified current museum hours, admission, re-entry policy, family-care details, and sensory-friendly programming from official pages.