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Explore More Discovery Museum

Name: Explore More Discovery Museum
Address: 150 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801, US
Telephone: (540) 442-8900
Price range: Tickets are valid for open-hours admission rather than timed play sessions.

Downtown Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg, VA

Downtown Harrisonburg children's museum with hands-on exhibits, toddler-friendly discovery, Maker City, and strong family programming.

Plan This Visit

Best for

Very broad, from toddlers to older elementary ages, especially with Maker City for 8+.

Hours

Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Price

$8.50 per person for adults and children.

Visit style

museum-style exploratory play

Birthday parties

Available

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

One of the strongest all-weather family options in the region if you want play with real exhibit depth, not just energy burn.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For

Families with kids across a wide age range
Parents who want open-ended learning play
Repeat visits through memberships, classes, and seasonal programs

Less Ideal For

Families looking only for high-energy gross-motor play
Visitors who want a simple one-room drop-in playground

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

BabiesToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Museum exhibitsPretend playSensory playToddler area

Birthday party options

Birthday partiesParty packages

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

Plan Your Visit

Hours

MondayClosed

Tuesday10:00 AM - 6:00 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

SundayClosed

TimingThe museum no longer uses timed play sessions, so tickets are good any time during open hours on the selected date.

TicketsReserve ahead online or buy at the front desk; tickets are available 7 days in advance.

Maker CityMaker City sessions for ages 8+ are limited and require advance registration.

Pricing Snapshot

SummaryTickets are valid for open-hours admission rather than timed play sessions.

Discounts

Members are free.Museums for All pricing is $3.00 per person for families with SNAP EBT cards and valid ID.

General Admission$8.50 per person for adults and children.

About the Venue

Explore More Discovery Museum is a family-focused children's museum in downtown Harrisonburg built around interactive, multi-sensory learning and imaginative play. Families will find hands-on exhibits, toddler-friendly discovery spaces, pretend-play zones, rotating programs, camps, memberships, Maker City sessions for older kids, and birthday party options that feel more educational and open-ended than a standard indoor playground.

Atlas Perspective

Indoor Play Atlas Notes

Age FitVery broad, from toddlers to older elementary ages, especially with Maker City for 8+.

Noise Levelmoderate

Visit Stylemuseum-style exploratory play

Energy Levelmoderate

Parent Comforthigh

Booking Frictionlow

Birthday Party Snapshot

SummaryBirthday parties here lean museum-forward, with admission included and staff support.

Packages

Birthday Bash $275 (members $250) with 90 minutes in a private decorated room and all-day admission for up to 15 childrenDeluxe Cooking Party $375 (members $345) for up to 10 guests ages 6+

Accessibility & Comfort

Details

Play without Boundaries low-sensory experiences for children with autism, learning differences, and other sensory or communication needsGeneral programs are open to children of all abilities and needsThe museum invites families to contact staff about accommodations and barriers in upcoming programs

SummaryExplore More publishes one of the clearest accessibility pages in this batch.