Temple Children's Museum — Attraction in Temple

We have been to the Temple Children's Museum twice and we plan to go a third time today. Reservations should be made prior to have your child or children come enjoy this amazing spot. Temple children's museum is targeted for kids aged 0-8, but adults surely enjoy this place and all it has to offer as well. Upon entering the facility, One of the employees always greets you and asks if its your first time. They check you in at the front where you can leave your coats and other baggy items (although it is not required) Admission is $7 per child ( walkers only) infants and adults do not pay entry to the museum. You must accompany your children at all times here while they are playing by the way. For the time we have spent here, we did a regular day and one was Santa's elves themed. The first time we came we noticed they had an amazon delivery truck with a conveyer belt that actually worked. That was a cute one. Next, we saw the blue foam building station. It can be used kinetically to throw the ball down it if its built right and can also make a fort. After that we saw the construction area where they have a wheelbarrow with foam blocks as well as a crane type thing where you can raise buckets while you sit down. Its super cute. Usually kids go over to the section nearby and they grab some hart hats and orange jackets and get fully dressed in construction attire. They have an area where kids can tinker with kids tools, screws and building materials. Next to that there is an infant area/ toddler area for up to age 2. There is a book section next to it as well for reading. Most of the kids are too excited to sit and read although a good idea. My son's favorite area is the camper. They have a little wooden toy camper they can go inside with a fully loaded kitchen and picnic area. Outside there is a little fishing area and that is so fun. Kids pretend to catch fish and grill them up. Next, there is the magnatiles section which has a rgb color changing table under. Thats pretty cool. Then, there is a music and percussion area. It has a large drum, and several other fun noise making activities like tamborines so multiple people can join at once. Next to that, there is a small area called pedal power. It has a radio flyer and another type of little bike there and some screens. I am not sure what the point of this area is, because both times we attended it wasn't operational. The employees said it has been planned to be fixed, but being there twice this month and it not working had several kids dissapointed and my son who is two was just confused. It does give a little bit of a weird vibe that that section doesnt do anything fun. Usually kids either just walk past it or try to get on it for a second then realize it doesnt work and walk away. Next to that is another favorite area. The grocery store. This part is amazing. They have little carts to push, groceries, a little pizza area and bakery. The check stands actually work too and have money inside and are able to scan items and make a beeping noise. Its super cute!! Next to that is a safari and veterinary area and a hut. You can check the "animal's" temperature and their heartbeat .There is also a little wooden play area. Next to it there is an art area that my son adores. Complete with construction paper, dotting markers, crayons, and more kids can make art. Sometimes they do painting as well. There is also a stage and costumes available. The only difference on the santa's elves days was that they had a little salt dough area which was fun and then another crafting area i think. Either way, both times were awesome! We are going for the third time this month today. We are also planning my sons 2nd birthday for this upcoming month....

Visiting the Temple Children's Museum proved to be an extraordinary experience for my family, particularly for my 1-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son. From the moment we stepped in, the vibrant and diverse themed play areas captivated their imaginations and offered endless opportunities for exploration and fun. Each zone was thoughtfully designed to cater to children of various ages, ensuring a stimulating environment that promotes learning through play. My daughter was particularly enchanted by the sensory activities, which were perfect for her developmental stage, providing her with a plethora of textures, colors, and sounds to discover. Meanwhile, my son found himself fully immersed in the imaginative play areas, where he could embark on adventures, solve puzzles, and interact with other children in a safe and welcoming space. The museum staff deserves a special mention for their warmth and professionalism, always on hand to assist and enrich the children's experience. The cleanliness and organization of the museum were impeccable, making our visit not only enjoyable but also comfortable and stress-free. It's rare to find a place that equally entertains and educates children of such young ages, but the Temple Children's Museum has managed to achieve this beautifully. I wholeheartedly recommend it to any parent looking for a fun-filled day out with their little ones. Our visit was a memorable one, and we will definitely be returning. Five stars for an exceptional...

The museum itself is good for kids to play. My complaint is : parking situation is terrible. I understand construction is still happening and there is no control over that. However, employees should really consider parking where they keep suggesting parents to park (across the street). They should be leaving the parking spaces AT THE MUSEUM to the visitors. I went with my baby and toddler , while it rained and heavy traffic. It was so dangerous and there was no where else to park. The sidewalk is closed so you have to walk or run on the actual road where cars come through. The other parking space is out of view (there was an incident there already with a mom almost getting attacked that was reported) … and it’s full of homeless people waiting for you to get out of the car. Luckily I had a friend there already and I dropped off my kids while I went and found parking at another location , had to run on the road in the rain and leaving was a hassle with babies and kids and on coming traffic. Employees are there ALL DAY, they shouldn’t be the ones taking up the only few parking spots AT the museum. Every job I’ve worked at, employees park further to accommodate guests. Parking situation makes me not want to go back until construction is completed and it’s been going...