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🎨 Museums for Kids in Germantown, TN

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

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Morton Museum of Collierville History tourist attraction in Collierville, TN🎨 Museum
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4.7(67)$9 mi · Collierville

The Morton Museum of Collierville History offers a charming, bite-sized introduction to local history perfect for families who want an educational outing without overwhelming younger kids. Located right on the historic town square, this small museum features engaging Civil War artifacts, railroad memorabilia, and hands-on exhibits that bring Collierville's past to life in a way that holds children's attention.

🕑 45 minutes to 1 hour

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Children's Museum of Memphis tourist attraction in Memphis, TN🎨 Museum
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4.6(2,884)$$10 mi away

The Children's Museum of Memphis is a hands-on wonderland where learning feels like pure play. With over 30 interactive exhibits ranging from a historic 1909 Grand Carousel to The Great River waterworks area where kids can splash and explore water science, this museum keeps children engaged for hours while parents enjoy watching their little ones discover new skills and concepts.

🕑 3-4 hours

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Memphis Museum of Science & History museum in Memphis, TN🎨 Museum
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The Memphis Museum of Science & History is a hands-on wonderland where kids can come face-to-face with towering dinosaur skeletons, explore fascinating fossils, and dive into interactive STEAM exhibits that make learning feel like play. With a planetarium for cosmic adventures and engaging activities throughout, this museum keeps children entertained while sparking their curiosity about science and history.

🕑 2.5-4 hours

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Davies Manor Historic Site tourist attraction in Bartlett, TN🎨 Museum
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4.5(53)$10 mi · Bartlett

Step back in time at Davies Manor, one of the oldest log homes in Shelby County! This living history site brings 19th-century plantation life to life through hands-on demonstrations, costumed interpreters, and authentic historic buildings. Kids get to experience history firsthand by exploring the 1807 log cabin, visiting the detached kitchen, and watching demonstrations of spinning, weaving, and other pioneer crafts.

🕑 1.5-2 hours

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🔬 Science Center

The Sharpe Planetarium at the Pink Palace Museum offers an awe-inspiring journey through the cosmos that captivates young astronomers and space enthusiasts. Families can enjoy immersive dome shows featuring stunning visuals of stars, planets, and galaxies while learning about astronomy in a comfortable, climate-controlled theater. It's the perfect rainy-day activity or complement to your Pink Palace Museum visit.

🕑 45 minutes to 1 hour for the planetarium show alone, or 3-4 hours if combined with Pink Palace Museum exhibits

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