North Shore Children's Museum
Downtown Peabody, Peabody, MA
Downtown Peabody children’s museum with hands-on exhibit rooms, programs included with admission, and sensory-friendly sessions.
The museum is built around themed rooms and hands-on learning through play.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A better fit for play-to-learn museum visits than for pure gross-motor indoor playground energy.
Good fit
- Toddlers and younger elementary kids who like exhibits and pretend-play rooms
- Families looking for lower-cost admission and membership value
- Visitors seeking a sensory-friendlier option with structured programs
Consider another option if
- Families expecting giant slides, trampolines, or bounce attractions
- Big kids who want fast-paced physical challenge play
- Visitors who need long open hours every day of the week
Know Before You Go
- Reservations
- Online ticket reservations strongly encouraged
- Supervision model
- Caregiver supervised
- Hours vary due to private events
- Yes
What to Expect
For kids
- Babies
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Museum exhibits
For caregivers
- Caregiver supervised
- Visit type
- Museum style exploratory play
Read more about this location
North Shore Children's Museum is a hands-on Peabody museum built for play-based learning, with 15 themed rooms and frequent family programs included with admission. The former bank building layout creates smaller exhibit spaces that can feel more manageable for younger children than a giant open warehouse. Families who value educational play, lower-cost admission, and sensory-aware programming will probably rank it above a traditional indoor playground.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission 12 Months Plus | $12 |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Birthday Parties
Party or event options reported
Accessibility
Supports
Noise-canceling headphones and sensory boxes available during low-sensory session
Sensory Session
Low-sensory play offered the first Saturday at 14:00 with reduced capacity and lower lights and sounds
Accessibility and comfort
Sensory-friendly
Accessibility and comfort
Quiet hours
Location
10 Main Street
Peabody, MA, 01960
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Sources & Updates
4 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 5, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 5, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 4 public sources
Public sources
- Official homepagenschildrensmuseum.org
Checked: address, phone, exhibit overview
- Official ticket pagenschildrensmuseum.org
Checked: admission, reservation guidance
- Official FAQnschildrensmuseum.org
Checked: hours
- Official birthday pagenschildrensmuseum.org
Checked: party pricing, party timing, capacity
What changed
April 5, 2026
Verified public hours, ticket pricing, party pricing, and low-sensory session details from official pages.