Flint Children's Museum — Attraction in Flint

We visit several times a year, more in the colder months. We've been coming since our oldest, now 21, was small, and they have come such a long ways, it's absolutely amazing. We didnt get as much use with her as we do with our younger ones. The Flint Children's Museum has been a favorite since our now 12-year-old was small. Now, it's a favorite for our 6-year-old son and his friends. Sometimes our 12-year-old still tags along and she still has a good time. (But it isnt somewhere she would request to go on her own.) We are ASTC museum members, so this museum is included on our pass, and it is a great place to enjoy an afternoon or a morning. We can come for an hour - or several hours. There is enough to do to keep them busy for as long (or short) as we want to stay. Our kids favorites have always been the grocery store and the pizza restaurant. They also love Sams house, the firetruck and the post office. (Our son loves being able to deliver the mail.) The neighbor girls that go with us at times really like the stage and the dress up theatre. Everyone's favorite seems to be the music rooms and the shadow wall. There is even an under 3 room for the smaller ones. Definitely something for everyone. Our son likes the rock wall and the changing exhibit depending on what it is. He loved the animal exhibit last year when we got to build a fort/cave. Oh, there is also an outside exhibit in warmer weather. I like it because I'm an ASTC member and can pop in whenever we have time. I like that they have planned events, although they don't always seem to follow thru on those as planned so I don't hold my breath. The whole thing is built in a square, which is neat. So you don't miss anything. There is a small gift shop area. Reasonably priced. I try to buy from here often because I'm an ASTC member and not a FCM member. I've heard they have special price days. (Check their calendar )They have a meeting/party/craft room. There are a few places for you to sit throughout the museum. Lots of interactive, hands on activities to keep your child engaged. All age appropriate. Lots of learning: Science, music, language arts, reading comprehension, math skills, everything to engage your early learner. Ages 0 to 10 (aprox.)would enjoy the museum. Ages 3-7 (average) would enjoy...

Parking was completely full. We had to park across the street (around the corner) in the school parking lot and walk. I'm told its not normally that busy but it was a free day so it was packed! My kids are 8 & 10 and my niece 7. I was at first concerned it was for younger kids but they all seemed to enjoy themselves. No one complained about being board and were all sad to leave at closing time! The outdoor area was awesome. Plenty to do and the water pump had them occupied for over an hour! Probably would've been longer but it was closing time. In doors they spent most of their time pretending to be postmen delivering mail. There was a rock climbing wall, dress up area, puppet show area, grocery store, play house, fire truck, etc. More than enough room for all the kids to play and enjoy themselves. Definitely...

Wonderful little gem in Flint. My granddaughter just loved it here so much she didn't want to leave. There are so many interesting things to see and do that you may not get to everything in one visit. There were alot of fun activities outside as well. I am not sure if the outdoor activities continue in the winter or not though there is plenty to do inside. I even saw some older kids having fun even though the games and activities are geared toward toddler ages primarily. I would say kids from toddler to age 8 or 9 would like it best. Sorry I couldn't post more pictures but all of them except 2 had her in the picture. Also an added bonus was entrance was half off for grandparents bringing their grandchildren for the month...