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Young children interacting with a wall activity at Hershey Children's Museum.
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Hershey Children's Museum

Hershey, PA

Hands-on children's museum in Hershey with play-based exhibits, family amenities, drop-in visits, and birthday room rentals.
Plan This Visit

Best for

best for infants through about age 8

Hours

Monday 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Price

Posted regular admission is $20 per child ages 2-12, $10 per adult / age 13+, $6 for children 12-23 months, and free for kids under 1.

Parking

Parking available

Visit style

exploratory museum-play visit with strong family amenities

Birthday parties

Available

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

A strong indoor option for families who want hands-on exhibits and imaginative play, not just a climbing structure.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Kids 8 and under
  • Families who want exhibits and pretend play in the same visit
  • Parents who value family bathrooms, nursing support, and stroller parking
Less Ideal For
  • Older tweens looking for big-kid active attractions
  • Families wanting a drop-off play experience

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

BabiesToddlersPreschoolersBig kids

Play features

Museum exhibitsPretend playToddler area

Family amenities

Food availableStroller parkingNursing roomFamily restrooms

Birthday party options

Birthday partiesPrivate party roomFull venue buyoutParty packages

Visit options

Open playDrop-in visitsReservation requiredClasses or events

Price range

Mid-range

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

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Monday9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
FoodWater, juice, snacks, a snack room, and BYO food/drink options are all publicly listed.
HoursOpen 9:30 AM-5:00 PM Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Friday and Saturday, and 12:00 PM-5:00 PM Sunday.
TimingA 90-minute to 2-hour visit is easy to fill with exhibits and pretend-play stations.
ReservationsNo reservations are needed for regular visits.

Pricing Snapshot

Notes
VIP memberships and occasional online specials can lower the effective price for repeat visits.
SummaryPosted regular admission is $20 per child ages 2-12, $10 per adult / age 13+, $6 for children 12-23 months, and free for kids under 1.

About the Venue

Hershey Children's Museum is a play-based indoor museum designed primarily for kids 8 and under. It stands out from a standard indoor playground because families get a mix of hands-on exhibits, pretend play, toddler-friendly elements, and unusually practical amenities like family bathrooms, a nursing room, snack space, stroller parking, and room rentals for parties and groups.

Atlas Perspective

Indoor Play Atlas Notes

Age Fitbest for infants through about age 8
Noise Levelmedium
Visit Styleexploratory museum-play visit with strong family amenities
Energy Levelmedium
Parent Comforthigh
Booking Frictionlow for regular visits, medium for parties and group bookings

Birthday Party Snapshot

Notes
Small party room pricing covers up to 8 kids; additional kids are $14 each.
SummaryMultiple room-rental formats are available for birthdays and private events.
Packages

Small Room

$225 for 2 hours

Family And Friends

$385 for 2 hours

Full Facility Rental

$650 for 2 hours

Accessibility & Comfort

Amenities
  • Mom's room for breastfeeding
  • Four family bathrooms
  • Changing stations
  • Emergency clothing and diapers
  • Stroller parking
  • Snack room
Caregiver ExperienceAmenities are unusually family-practical for a children's museum visit.

Gallery

Children using a large wall activity at Hershey Children's Museum.
Hands-on exhibit play.
Child using the ball-wall style exhibit at Hershey Children's Museum.
Interactive exhibit area.
Fishing-themed play exhibit with ball-pit style elements at Hershey Children's Museum.
Pretend-play and themed activity area.

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Quick Summary

Best for

best for infants through about age 8

Hours

Monday 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Price

Posted regular admission is $20 per child ages 2-12, $10 per adult / age 13+, $6 for children 12-23 months, and free for kids under 1.

Parking

Parking available

Contact Information

Address

3065 Elizabethtown Road

Hershey, PA, 17033

Location
PennsylvaniaHarrisburg / Capital RegionHershey, PA
Source & Verification

Last updated

April 18, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 8, 2026

Checked against 4 public sources.

Reviewed as

Business website and booking-flow review

What Changed

April 8, 2026

Verified official address, admission, amenities, and party pricing; replaced generic description with a stronger museum-play editorial summary and official gallery images.

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