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Gallup Children's Museum

Gallup, NM

Play-based children’s museum in Gallup with hands-on exhibits, memberships, day passes, and private birthday rentals inside Rio West Mall.

Plan This Visit

Best for

Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids

Hours

Thursday-Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Parking

Parking available

Birthday parties

Available

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

BabiesToddlersPreschoolersBig kids

Play features

Pretend playClimbing structureSensory playMuseum exhibits

Family amenities

Free parking

Birthday party options

Birthday partiesPrivate party roomFull venue buyout

Visit options

Open playMembership availableDrop-in visitsClasses 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 9

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Inside a larger venue or attraction

Yes

Inside mall or shopping center

Yes

Hours vary due to private events

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Thursday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About the Venue

Gallup Children's Museum is a nonprofit children's museum in Gallup focused on hands-on play, culture, and curiosity. Current official signals show active museum operations, day-pass admission, memberships, birthday rentals, school and group programming, and exhibit zones including Mini Gallup, Light Lab, Tubes Tracks & Tunnels, and The Hogan. The museum operates inside Rio West Mall and functions as one of the region's clearest indoor family play destinations.