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🎨 Museums for Kids in Ballwin, MO

3 children's museums, science centers, and interactive exhibits rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Ballwin

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The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum tourist attraction in Kirkwood, MO🎨 Museum
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4.7(7,348)$$8 mi · Kirkwood

The Magic House is one of the Midwest's premier children's museums, offering three floors of interactive exhibits designed to spark curiosity and creativity. With everything from a miniature village where kids can role-play adult jobs to science experiments and art studios, this award-winning museum provides hours of hands-on learning disguised as pure fun.

🕑 3-4 hours for a thorough visit, though families with young children who take breaks often stay 2-3 hours
Hawken House museum in Webster Groves, MO🎨 Museum
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4.7(53)$10 mi · Webster Groves

Hawken House offers a charming step back in time for families eager to explore Webster Groves' local heritage. This historic home museum brings history to life through hands-on educational programs and family-friendly special events that make learning about the past engaging for young visitors.

🕑 45 minutes to 1.5 hours
Wildwood Historical Society historical place in Wildwood, MO🎨 Museum
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4.5(13)$9 mi · Wildwood

The Wildwood Historical Society offers a cozy, intimate look at local history that's perfect for sparking curiosity in young learners. This small museum features hands-on exhibits and artifacts that bring Wildwood's past to life, from early settlement days to more recent history, making it an excellent educational outing that won't overwhelm little ones with information overload.

🕑 45 minutes to 1.5 hours

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